I think Mack’s are supposed to be a little more graceful and fun with their elements and less about pure intensity, so going in expecting a Mack to be comparable to an intense intamin blitz like maverick is basically setting yourself up to be disappointed.

@drdewott9154

5 жыл бұрын

As someone who has ridden Helix and Icon I cannot agree more.

@nickq204

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with that sentiment. If the launches were faster/more forceful, you wouldn’t get the hang time on the inversions. It’s got that in spades, and I wouldn’t want to change that!

@erikhjortsater5461

5 жыл бұрын

@Nick Q, I mean, they could be more intense, just not surpassing the current top speed..

@maximecretton383

5 жыл бұрын

@@erikhjortsater5461 Blue Fire has probably the most forceful launch on a Mack coaster and even though it's not as intense as a hydraulic launch it still accelerates quick enough to make it a great launch. By the way Blue Fire celebrates its 10th birthday on Thursday, which also means 10 years of Mack megacoasters!

@erikhjortsater5461

5 жыл бұрын

@Maxime Cretton yes, Bluefire is a superb Mack megacoaster in that regard. Has it been 10 years already though!? Woaw!

I love the “double meaning” aspect of the ride’s theming. Copperhead refers to literal copperhead snakes that have infested the area, but it’s also a term relating to moonshine, which Granny Byrd has secretly making in addition to her jam. And then the two meanings are combined with Granny taking advantage of the snakes to keep people from exploring the farm. I love how the jam is called “Rise & Shine”. Yeah, that’s totally not suspicious. If any of you don’t understand why she’s hiding her moonshine, it’s because the story takes place in the 1930s, when moonshine was illegal.

@ahhwe-any7434

2 жыл бұрын

my hubby & I went sat. & some of those signs 🤦🏻‍♀️, yeah, that looks like some ppl from way back in the days wrote... I dont really remember what all 1 sign said but I just remember nuttin. I'm fully aware of how low key immature & extra im being but they need to take that down.

@logo115

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention Copperhead Road, a road in Tennessee where Moonshine was distilled and made famous by a song

@Ralph981

Ай бұрын

​@@logo115 For that reason, it's also a metaphor for moonshine's "bite" when it is drunken. It's a similar referent in the metaphor "white lightning" (see George Jones or the coaster in Orlando).

you missed the part of the story where granny uses copperhead snakes around her barn to keep out Intruders. that's where the snakes come in 👍👍

If “UMG” owned this coaster it would be called “Copyright Strike”

@freds780

4 жыл бұрын

Sir Sever the 1st lol

@Kettie5

4 жыл бұрын

Funny. Laughed.

@user-jf1bp7gm9n

4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 nice

@Todd21212

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is underrated lol

@TiiqawxHD

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a dualing coaster, one is smooth packed with great inversions and silk transitions. And the other one is the complete opposite. Voila Copyrightstrike The Ride

The copper thingies used to distill the moonshine are also known as copperheads...

@ARRRsonist

5 жыл бұрын

@Fancyflashdrive Roller coaster enthusiast Because it's a play on those stills being nicknamed Copperheads???

@BarryGGould

5 жыл бұрын

Fancyflashdrive Roller coaster enthusiast because granny uses copperhead snakes to keep out Intruders. taylor missed that part

@Dukhanstmichmal

5 жыл бұрын

@Fancyflashdrive Roller coaster enthusiast Because its a play on words and also part of the "mystery of the barn".... The entire moonshine thing is a secret until you enter the barn. You are acting like a 3 year old who is only able to expect exactly what it sais on the box and is overwhelmed any deeper meaning that requires even the slightest bit of thought... I quite like this approach to theming - its much better than just calling it "snake" and then have it look like "a snake" - i mean how boring would that be?

@scottwilson4259

5 жыл бұрын

@Fancyflashdrive Roller coaster enthusiast The entire top of a still is called copperhead. Did you notice that the snake in the sign was made of copper tubbing. Granny grows lots of corn to make the moonshine. The fields are full of copperheads snakes. It is a twist on the fields full of copperheads and the copperhead part of the still. That is why the snake in the sign is made of copper tubing. You can see the where the pipes fit together.

@clax5612

5 жыл бұрын

@Fancyflashdrive Roller coaster enthusiast There is a snake called a Copperhead. It is found in the Carolinas. It is poisonous. It is also a paly on words. Okay? I dont see what you dont get.

Having grown up around the Charlotte area, I can remember the days in which Paramount owned the park..When I was around the age 18 (2006), I clearly remember the park being a laughing stock when classifying it as an amusement park. I was very happy when I heard the news that Cedar Fair had purchased the park and I told people that Carowinds would make a come back...I am sssoooo glad that rides like the intimidator, fury 325, and now this one has been added to park. They definitely bring Carowinds back on the map as a legitimate roller coaster park!!!

Supposedly, The Snakes Actually Guard Granny's Jam/Moonshine, And You Have To Run Away From The Snakes.

@prepboymagic

5 жыл бұрын

That what I was told by one of the Park attendants

@BarryGGould

5 жыл бұрын

yes this is the part of the story that taylor missed. granny uses copperhead snakes to keep out Intruders

@shroomyesc

5 жыл бұрын

Seems a bit convoluted

@maximecretton383

5 жыл бұрын

Who needs dogs when you have snakes?

@maverick114e9

5 жыл бұрын

@@shroomyesc Understandable

Many times moonshiners would put out danger or warning signs to keep people out of their area. The copperhead is a pretty fierce little snake and known to strike even when not provoked (I've crossed them many times while hunting). Moonshiners were also known to set traps that would include snake pits and other "elements". As a South Carolina native, the theming makes perfect sense. But I definitely see your point if you didn't have a SC/NC history lesson prior to visiting. Great review though. I really enjoy this ride.

I love this coaster and I'm glad you compared it to Cheetah Hunt because I have too, in that it's a thrill coaster that doesn't exist to please hard-core intensity enthusiasts but the general public, and I think that's perfectly valid. It tries to be fun more than it tries to be intense and succeeds in that endeavor. I'm not sure you entirely understand the theme but it's not an easy one to understand unless you know your history on prohibition, moonshining, and what goes into it. I argue that it's one of the more uniquely themed coasters in the world. That being said there is a launch coaster across the sea that's also about alcohol lol.

@venturereclipse6833

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’ve noticed some similarities between strike and. furious baco As well.

2:10 synchronized airplane/🚆

@bobbery2

4 жыл бұрын

😂 I see it too

@Todd21212

3 жыл бұрын

So it is!

My impression was that the farm was infested with copperhead snakes, that helped protect Grammys secret. When you find out the secret you have to runaway while avoiding the snakes.

As my first launch coaster ever I felt the launch ,the hangtime was great,I loved it, blew my expatiations away

AS AN NC RESIDENT I HAVE NEVER CLICKED FASTER.

@lozzyishere

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Heaney SAME

@TabularJoker

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Heaney ayyeeee Same here

Fantastic review Taylor 👏 👏 and wow interesting we gave it the same score 🤣 I agreed with everything you said and enjoyed this coaster so much it was awesome :)

@xx_insecure_white_boy_36_x28

5 жыл бұрын

🅱️🅾️🅰️ster Frenzy?

5:26 This was explained in an interview on Media Day. Copperhead is a backwoods term used for distillery machinery (where moonshine is made), and Granny uses the threat of copperhead snakes to ensure that no one comes near her moonshine factory. I can't believe that I was ALSO at Carowinds during Passholder Preview, and worst of all I never got to meet you guys! When I joined the line, it was about a 75 minute wait (I stopped just in front of the first cattlepen switchback). I agreed with basically everything you said in this review; even down to the little things like addressing the bunny hill before the brake run, how the people comparing it to Maverick were setting themselves up for disappointment, and the 8.5/10 score! Don't get me wrong - Copperhead Strike is a really fun little ride that would make a great "first looping coaster" for coasterfans in training, but it is nowhere near as wild and insane as Maverick. I wasn't disappointed with this coaster, but I also wasn't pleasantly surprised either.

@HannibalZzz

5 жыл бұрын

... coasterfans in training... lol

@kw6stheater539

5 жыл бұрын

@@HannibalZzz It's a synonym for coaster enthusiasts. Coasterfans, coaster nerds, coaster geeks... the list goes on and on

@HannibalZzz

5 жыл бұрын

@@kw6stheater539 My comment was about the training part... There is no training about being a coasterfan

@kw6stheater539

5 жыл бұрын

@@HannibalZzz Then "coasterfans too scared to ride a looping coaster" would have worked better.

Great review! Definitely agree with most of your points! But, after getting a back row night ride last night, I couldn’t help but rate it a 10/10. It was so AWESOME.

I loved this coaster. When you walk up all the track looks like a huge mess but when you ride it the flow is impeccable. The g forces are ultimately good and the sudden left/right banks offer up some very effective physical body reactions. Add that to everything discussed in this video you get a coaster that's very fun and very worth your time.

7:58 taylor what happened

@JosephJohnson-gu5fw

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I wasn't going insane

The best thing about your reviews, I know something new every time, this coaster is little worth riding though it would be good for anyone who likes the art of theming.

Just rode it yesterday. Was a huge fan of its aspect on hangtime. While Copperhead definitely isn’t the next Fury 325, I find it to still be a worthy addition for Carowinds and it will definitely put the park on the map more than it already is as a solid visit for all enthusiasts in America.

Speaking as someone from North Carolina, the theming is something that a North Carolinian will understand. It is sort of combining two themes but really isn't. Its about moonshining or "running" ie the people who transported the moonshine. Google moonshine runners. The copperhead strike is an amalgamation. Copperhead is both a reference to the snake, which is native to the area, and the copper stills that are used for making moonshine. Considering Cedar isn't a North Carolina company, they did a good job understand the culture of Appalachia and incorporating it into the ride.

@CoasterStudios

5 жыл бұрын

glad to hear its a theme geared towards the local audience- it makes sense that I didn't get it because I'm not the audience they're trying to appeal to.

Loving the vids Taylor keep up the amazing work 👏

Rode this today for the first time and I 100% agree with this review. It's excellent at what it's meant to do but shouldn't be considered or expected to perform like an intense Intamin launch coaster. While it won't blow you away it definitely provides a very fun ride experience for many people.

I rode it 8 times in a row last night with my fast lane plus pass because it is a 2-3 hr wait but I loved it! Never been on a launch coaster coaster before and I'm facing my fear of coasters. The airtime is amazing especially the hangtime after the 2nd launch. The hills catch you off guard how fast they damn near try to throw you out the ride. By the way, the snakes protect grandma's secret recipe so they chasing you is what the theming means. I will definitely be riding it again

Hello from South Carolina!! We just rode it this past Monday August 30th 2019. I loved it! It was very original. We live an hour from the park. I agree about the hang time and the first loop really does feel like it won't make it. I agree 100% launch time should be faster. But it was still pretty great! And the comments on the themes for the ride were almost identical to what I was saying going up in line. How detailed, yet having nothing to do with snakes! I thought maybe the look of the coaster gave it it's name. We rode it 4 times. The way it inverts in the very beginning is super original as I have never ridden a coaster like that! The barn and the granny video absolutely surprised me as well. I read and kept up with the build of the coaster since we saw construction begin last year when we went. I really enjoyed it! I think you're dead on in most of your review!

I think the reason for the slower launches is so we get more hang time which feels amazing!

9:06 that’s a great shot 👌

Carowinds is my home park. I went to season pass night, but I couldnt get anywhere near this ride.

@prepboymagic

5 жыл бұрын

Same here, 3-4hr wait

I see the theming to this coaster as a local familiarity thing of the backwoods Carolinas. The theming being all the junk in the yard and shacks etc. Copperhead snakes are pretty common in this area, especially in messy backwoods areas like these. It’s also duel themed with the moonshine story. Using the snake as a reference to the copper tubing of the distillery. Moonshine being another backwoods Carolina thing also ties in to the over all theme. I was great being able to see the theming throughout the cue for the first time and was really impressive which gave a great first impression. One of the most fun rides I have gotten to ride. P.S. The front seat of this ride is not the best seat due to it throws you over the hills causing you to lean forward into the lap bar which isn’t too comfortable. I recommend the middle for best experience 👌

@pollysshore2539

4 жыл бұрын

Smokey Valley Project It plays up more stereotypical elements of Appalachia but there is always a dash of truth in stereotypes. Most didn’t have junky homes. They had small family farms. People making quality moonshine did it in an out of the way location that was not easily found by federal regulators, police or thief’s. One of the best indicators of a good place to set up a still is a large amount of water weeds in ice cold head waters of streams. That means there is an ample amount of limestone around that works as a natural double filtration system, and the colder the water is... the smoother the moonshine is. During prohibition there was an explosion of people trying to make moonshine and some did not use the high standards of true tradesmen who had been taught to make moonshine for generations. That said, some played up the horror stories to keep people from buying/drinking the moonshine. The theming on this is cute and quite obvious to anyone from or familiar with stories from the Blue Ridge Mountains. My papaw ran moonshine during prohibition & had to dump a couple A Models in the river.

@pollysshore2539

4 жыл бұрын

I get that they need to play up the Snuffy Smith (the dude that did this video has no idea who that is) bathtub with a shower curtain 🛀 outside to clue some into the theme, because an outdoor well pump, a woman carrying buckets of water from the well to the house, heating them on a wood stove and poring them into wash tub sitting in a kitchen would not get the no running water/indoor plumbing or electricity was ran through the Ridge Mountains until 1965 - 1980s (depend on how far back in the woods you were) point across as quickly. Gotta go Beverly Hillbillies

Those vertical loops are the old school Schwarzkopf style loops (i.e. Mindbeder, Shockwave) in terms of an actual circle.

@jjh2456

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Maier to warm up for this ride, go on Scream Weaver.

JoJo roll? *my jojoke powers are activating*

@deloron8813

5 жыл бұрын

ZA WARUDO

@Acro-vf9nd

5 жыл бұрын

I'm jojoking

@overlookers

5 жыл бұрын

_yare yare daze_

@liferamdom9449

5 жыл бұрын

No no siwa

@pcfllms

5 жыл бұрын

Is that a muh fuckin joke reference?

The "Copperhead" part of the name is in reference to "Copperhead Road" which was how moonshiners referred to their smuggling route back when it was illegal (or something like that, correct me if I'm wrong). The moonshine theme isn't overtly stated, but it makes sense when you think about that context.

Those low to the ground twist and turns in a mess of track at the end are so much fun at night! You have no clue which direction you’re going in and I just sat there and let the coaster twist me around. The rest of it doesn’t really change in day to night for me but I guess I would say night is better because that lesser intense part of the ride becomes more fun.

Actually, the theme (and not just the theming) is, IMO, quite possibly the best in the Cedar Fair chain. It’s creative and clever in the way it pulls from local history and works on different levels for the kids and the adults.

@CoasterStudios

5 жыл бұрын

StamfordBridge my problem is the theme just seems to be overly complex. A theme shouldn't be this hard to figure out. I've heard multiple explanations but they all slightly differ. I think a theme should be simple enough that you can explain it to a child and they'll understand it.

@StamfordBridge

5 жыл бұрын

Coaster Studios Fair enough. I’m the opposite, at least to the extent that, as I said, I like that a child can’t get it - or not all of it. The child thinks there’s a mystery about Granny’s shed involving snakes and it means we have to run. The adult gets that it’s really about stumbling upon an illegal still. To me, that’s awesome.

@timk987

5 жыл бұрын

@@StamfordBridge I'm with you on this one. The copperhead mystique is intertwined with bootleggers and/or shine runners as a part of Appalachian history. Love the simple child/more complex adult theme. Using Taylor's logic, I would even argue that as a stand alone theme it's better than anything in Disney or Universal. While the theming can be appreciated by anyone for craftsmanship or shear grandeur, all those attractions themes are only appreciated by the fans of the IP it represents. For example, I've never read or seen anything Harry Potter. I'm sure I'd be blown away if I stepped into that whole Hogwarts or Diagon area, wouldn't have a clue about what any of it meant but could only appreciate it for the theme. All that being said, growing up at Cedar Point, Geauga Lake, and Kings Island, I've always been more about the actual ride than it's theme...And I appreciate that Taylor focused on the ride and didn't get hung up on the theme. Looking forward to giving it a go, but not necessarily rushing to Carowinds to do so.

@StamfordBridge

5 жыл бұрын

Tim K Yes, on your last point about Taylor. I disagree with him on the theme, but that’s a minor thing, and I think that ride and park reviews are his greatest strength - along with cinematography.

I rode this on Saturday, March 28th, and it broke down around 12:00. My friend and I waited in the line for 4 and a half hours waiting for the ride to open. Totally worth it.

2:10 Synchronized airplane/train

I first rode CS at Winterfest in 2023. It took me until now to realize it's not a snake ride. Then again, I never really paid attention in the barn because I was bracing for the LSM launch

I've ridden it nearly 50 times and let me tell you this: They've sped up the launch acceleration. Normally, the train stops accelerating at the base of the first loop, and you can feel when it stops speeding up, but I went yesterday and it stopped accelerating a good 20 feet from the loop. The launch is actually somewhat decent now, and the 2nd launch is also a tad stronger. I recommend riding it again and updating us!

I'm excited to ride this when I visit carowinds for the first time in April!

I really wished they had just called the ride “granny jam”

@michael199575

3 жыл бұрын

New coaster for Carrowinds! Its called: "mommys secret bathroom surgar"

I rode Copperhead Strike this past Sunday, 4/7/19. My 72nd credit. Not too bad for possibly the oldest kid here (58) who grew up before the coaster boom of the 90's. I do have some rare credits (2 Schiff Wild Mouses ,a Schwarzkopf shuttle loop and a Chance Toboggan) and all 17 coasters ever built at my home park, Carowinds (rode Thunder Road the year it opened and the year it closed). Anyway, bullet points on Copperhead Strike: * Thought I was going to be dumped on my head during jo-jo roll. * 1st Launch was adequate considering 1st loop size. * Good hang time on 1st loop. * Other hang time moments good, almost like floater air time. * Good transitions considering the large amount of track in a small space. * Some slight rattle later in the ride. * Definitely a unique coaster, an 8.5 or a 9. Generally agree with your review, Taylor. I'm nearing coaster retirement age, so Copperhead Strike was plenty intense for me (yes, it is not Maverick). Only coaster left on my bucket list is Steel Vengeance. Spent 2 days at Dollywood last summer, Lightning Rod down both days (I'm sure you can relate, Taylor). I have no plans to go back. Keep up the good work, Taylor.

deform what I know the story is that granny has an award winning jam but nobody knows the secret to the jam. You try going to the mountains where she owns a barn to find the secret recipe. You find her with two of her sons adding copperhead poison to the jam. While you are watching she sees you and tells her sons to get you. The train is supposed to be your getaway car.

I rode CS in mid September 2019. Man that coaster has mad crazy hang time!!

@brucestro18

4 жыл бұрын

Followup: just rode it the 2nd time in the back on 9/28/2019. Best hang time coaster @Carowinds!

IMO it's the best overall Layout on a Mack Coaster, it just looks great. And I really like that Color Scheme.

@MrGaju2001

5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean Mack launched coasters? Because I think the Mack Hyper coasters look a lot better, Also I think Helix has the better layout, but this is Also pretty good

I think it is called Copperhead Strike because there is a moonshine distillery in south Carolina (and Carrowinds is on the edge of the two) called Copperhead mountain distillery. So it’s a fun extra treat for people who live in the twi Carolina’s if they know about the distillery. Almost like an inside joke for locals to enjoy.

I think you may need to ride it again this summer. It’s starting to get a little more aggressive now that it’s somewhat broken in and it’s getting warmer down here now.

It was a great ride. Loved the hang time and how it glides smoothly along the tracks.

Something unique about this coaster is the shape of the loops. They're old school circular loops instead of the typical clothoid (teardrop) shape. This leads to more intense Gs at the entry and exit of the loop and the slower speed at the top.

I kind of like shoulder restraints when going upside down on roller coasters.

After the corkscrew when you go up into the turn, there is a surprise pop of ejector, before the 2nd launch.

I hopped on Copperhead Strike for the first time this weekend. I got on it 4 times. -The first time I was on, I got on around 11:30am and I thought it was really solid but I was a little underwhelmed. -The second time I got on, I still thought it was fun and all but I wasn't sure about it. -The third time I got on, it was probably around 4:30pm and by then it got warmed up in the day and WOW what a difference. It might be my favorite ride in the park. Yes, Fury is probably the better coaster BUT a warmed up Copperhead Strike after 4pm is probably my favorite ride at Carowinds.

“Copperhead Strike” is actually a nickname FOR REALLY STRONG MOONSHINE! As in, one sip of the moonshine hits you like you got bitten by a Copperhead! (I’ve seen a couple of places offer a mixed drink with that name that each contain really strong whiskey that are named Copperhead Strike for that very reason...)

Great video man, awesome channel keep up the good work! I personally love riding Copperhead strike it's in my top ten!

The moonshine theme is also a nod to "White Lightnin" roller coaster that stood near the spot that copperhead strike is on. There are a couple signs on the ride that are Easter eggs to white lightnin, a spark plug "advertisement" , and another I can not remember off the top of my head. Nice video.

This is basically what I thought this ride would be, I will ride it on Friday and it may end up being the best new coaster I ride this year but I'm not expecting it to be amazing

I love this ride... i rode it 5 times... that jojo roll is SO COOL because you feel your hips go abpve the lap bar and its so awesome you feel like your gonna fall out

great review, and awesome that finally theming is catching on in the USA,

I have not ridden this and i probably never will, but if i could make a guess, this is just a fun ride, not to intense and not to boring, just fun.

I love Copperhead Strike! I rode it 5 times and i love the theming!

I’m ride operator for copperhead and it’s probably my second favorite ride. I’d definitely recommend it!

Will be ridding it in 8 days. I think you thoughts match what I expect going into the ride. It is a nice addition for Carowinds. Now they just have to get that GCI and RMC Hurler!!!

You've likely figured this out by now... But the Copperhead part of the theme is actually pretty simple. Yes, it does have metaphorical "copper" connection... But the reason for the snake theme is different. Think about the cue line... all the signs that say things like "Beware of snakes", "Dangerous Venom", etc. "Granny", is putting these signs out to scare people away... to keep them out of the area so they don't discover her "moonshine still". :)

For cedar fair rides, you can pick 2: 1. Good ride experience 2. Good theming 3. Cool theme

Never clicked so fast on a video. Great review!!

I had no expectations because it had been a while since I'd been to Carowinds, and I didn't even know about this coaster, and we just went during Scarowinds so it was PITCH BLACK thru most of the ride. I missed a lot of the neat theming, (tho I probably would have missed a bunch of it anyways, since I'm taking the elevator up with my chair.) I had absoultely no idea what kind of coaster I was getting on, so it was entirely a surprise. I enjoyed it at lot. It's not quite as smooth as Fury, which is my favorite, but it has so much charm. The jojo roll certainly was a real surprise, and I thought it might be a launch coaster after that because of the lack of the lift hill, but since, again, it was really dark, all the elements were a real surprise to go thru. I feel like riding coasters at night is such a different experience, and you wind of riding it more with your body and less with your eyes, if that makes sense. I kind of prefer it in many ways. So yeah, maybe not my favorite coaster ever, but I enjoyed it a lot. I like being happy surprised.

Awesome review, this coaster looks fun!

Yo Taylor, moonshine stills are usually made out of copper and copperhead snakes are everywhere in North Carolina. It definitely makes sense

This and fury 325 were one of the best coasters I rode in my life

I don’t get the hate over the seatbelts. They do not affect the ride at all since they attach to the lapbar and dont even touch your body. All it is is an extra layer of security.

I’m a big fan of intensity, but also love good pacing and flow… and this one is masterful as far as the latter is concerned. A whippy fun ride that I’d put solidly at the #2 spot for the park.

@derekgreene5748

2 жыл бұрын

based opinion

Such a lovely family coaster

I rode copper head strike today twice and i had some much fun

I visited Carowinds for the first time today. Copperhead Strike was a sleeper hit for me. 😁

I went two days ago and I really enjoyed it very much. It feels like the sit down version of afterburner in the park.

hi so I have ridden copperhead strike at carowinds. It is such a great ride and this video is definitely accurate!! the hangtime is amazing! The theming is great and unbeatable!! it is a very fast pace ride and I found it super fun!

Only question, with the Car looking Train (looking like a classic Car) and the name Copperhead, Do they play the song "Copperhead Road" in the station, because that is begging to be played.

That is so cool they decorated the corridor. I would defintely be stareing at the displays and not the frame of the coaster.

I bet the song Copperhead Road had some heavy influence on the theme. For those that don't know Steve Earle's classic "Copperhead Road" was a song about moonshiners who would make their escape from police down Copperhead Road.

Road it preview night and waited over 2 hrs. It was a great new addition to the park where I live. Rip roaring rappids is going away so I will be interested in seeing what they put in it's place. Copperhead was down today so hopefully being a new ride they'll get the kinks worked out.

5:50 proceeding showing the one MACK coaster with a good launch (at least i've never ridden other mack launches but from what i heard the launch was better then ICON and Helix

Thank you Taylor for this nice review. In terms of smoothness, would you say Copperhead Strike has the same kind of "Mack-Rattle" than Helix or did it feel smoother?

There's a song called Copperhead Road talking about in the beginning of running moonshine

This is the kind of launch coaster I wish I could experience constantly and locally. I don't need to be shot into space for a five second ride, or experience some incredibly forceful launch just to enjoy a launch coaster. Give me the gradual, hype of getting to top speed and into many elements of an actual full length coaster doing all kinds of things. And they generally are a lot more reliable than if made by intamin as well. I know people will have their personal preferences, but a smoother, and not broken down a lot experience is what I look for in a launch coaster. Something like this at GADV and King's Dominion would be excellent fits.

@soumithvallapalli2626

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if KD will ever get a Mack Launched coaster because they already have FoF and BLSC. Carowinds is also pretty close to KD. But, I could see KD getting a Mack Hyper or a Mack Big Dipper.

@Protoplasm78

5 жыл бұрын

@@soumithvallapalli2626 Carowinds is a good 6 to 7 hour drive from King's Dominion with light traffic. Not what any sane driver would consider 'close'.

My favorite element on this ride is the corkscrew.

I love the corkscrew the best it’s my most favorite inversion!

I might be going to CaroWinds this summer, i can’t wait

I rode it two weeks ago. Drove 7 hours to get there’s. It’s a cool ride. The trains and seats are cool and comfy. The slow loops are fun. But I still like Mavericks track layout better.

I got a rollback on the 2nd launch. There was actually some decent airtime going over the 2nd launch. I'm guessing that's because they had to dial up the acceleration of the launch.

It was fun. Deff a middle ground between Cheetah Hunt and Maverick. A mostly moderate layout but with some moments of strong air and "whippyness" the hang time is indeed fun, a good ride. Solid but unspectacular. I do wish it was more whippy, like a more intense 2nd launch (esp since I want to REALLY feel a launch while going over an airtime hill...it was pretty lackluster as was) but they were going for a moderately thrilling ride, not Maverick so I get it. 7/10

I went to Carowinds and I was soooo excited to ride this one but we got in line and 1 it was suppppperrrrr long and 2 after waiting for about 10 minutes everybody was kicked off because of mantince so yea I hope I’ll get to ride it soon

Haven't rode this one yet. But yes going to Carrowinds is awesome, I would go just to ride the fury.

I’ve been waiting for this review

Mack rides multi launch coasters are fun!!! Copperhead strike is so cool!!!!

I like the path only because the coaster goes around while your on the way towards the front

This is the second best coaster in the park now. It is extremely fun. The airtime and hangtime is ridiculous. Ignore the launch, its not meant to be 0-60 insane fast.... Its a very dynamic coaster with fantastic elements that whip you around and send you out of your seat constantly. The slowness of the launch is what preps you for the hangtime, this is a coaster that you should put your hands up the entire time to really feel that "coming out of your seat" hang time/stalling craziness.

I have been waiting for this video since your first video about Copperhead Strike

I have ridden it and it has killer airtime and hangtime. I just don’t think you can say it’s better than the Fury, but that’s what I’ve heard people say.

Maybe I didn't search the comments enough to find it, but I think there's one more angle to the theming. Notice how the trains are theme to a classic Hot rod, possibly like something a moonshiner would drive to get away from the cops? I think this is a nod to something in our American history like the song that goes by the name Copperhead Road which is about moonshiners racing away from the cops with a moonshine payload, I think on a road by the same name of the song. So once you know this, it's actually pretty on the nose.

One of the oddest things about this ride to me, when it comes to the storyline, is how the car you're driving somehow does a barrel roll while you're sneaking up to Granny's shed.

Maybe the whole idea with the theme is that Granny is using snakes as a fake threat to turn away anyone who might discover her secret, and then you accidentally end up in her barn and her cover is blown. The name would play into the idea of a decoy/coverup, but I do agree that it’s kinda weird.