General Carowinds discussion
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By redrunner97
#99191
I'd be shocked, stunned, and amazed if it was called Copperhead Strike and not a launched coaster. That being said, though I would certainly prefer a Mack megacoaster, the most likely option on the table is a Gerstlauer similar to Karacho in Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBeOrmSYu_c

It also very likely could be a GCI like Goldstriker at CGA. Either one I would be fine with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrD65-iRTx4
Last edited by redrunner97 on April 17th, 2018, 12:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By chknwing
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tarheel1231 wrote:If I had to bet money, I’d say the manufacturer is Gerstlauer based off the fact that Knott’s latest addition was made by them. I could potentially see Mack but Gerstlauer is the most recent launch-capable company Cedar Fair has worked with- that is, if the coaster is indeed launched.


dont be so sure it has to be one of those companies to be a launch as most were shocked when B&M made a launched wing coaster. I can see B&M doing something similar with say a floorless, which carowinds doesnt have either.[/quote]

redrunner97 wrote:
It also very likely could be a GCI like Goldstriker at CGA. Either one I would be fine with.


GCI has been ruled out by screamscape
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By redrunner97
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chknwing wrote:
tarheel1231 wrote:If I had to bet money, I’d say the manufacturer is Gerstlauer based off the fact that Knott’s latest addition was made by them. I could potentially see Mack but Gerstlauer is the most recent launch-capable company Cedar Fair has worked with- that is, if the coaster is indeed launched.


GCI has been ruled out by screamscape


Wouldn't be the first time Screamscape was wrong or misinformed.

But I, personally, think it'll be a launched Gerstlauer based on what little we know now.
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By cwgator
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chknwing wrote:GCI has been ruled out by screamscape


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No offense to Screamscape, as I do enjoy seeing the speculation they bring. However wIthout saying more than:
To this I say... "nope". Or at least not from what I've been told... which unfortunately I can't spell the beans about just yet...

I can't take it as fact just yet. It's still highly speculation at this point. If they are right, then kudos. We shall see however.
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