Ricochet (Carowinds)

Ricochet is a wild mouse roller coaster located at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened for the 2002 season.

Ricochet
Ricochet at Carowinds
Carowinds
LocationCarowinds
Park sectionCarolina Boardwalk
Coordinates35.1042°N 80.9428°W / 35.1042; -80.9428
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)[1]
General statistics
TypeSteel Wild Mouse
ManufacturerMack Rides
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Inversions0
Height restriction54 in (137 cm)

Facts

Ricochet at Carowinds is a Compact park model. Ricochet is the parks 11th coaster. Ricochet received a new paint job for the 2014 season, blue supports and green track.

  • Height - 46 ft (14 m)
  • Speed - 28 mph (45 km/h)
  • Duration - 1:50
  • Length - 1,214 ft (370 m)
  • Capacity - 1120 riders per hour
  • Cars - 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per car.

Ride experience

Riders exit the station before taking a sharp turn and up a 46 ft (14 m) chain lift. and taking turn followed by a small brake run and repeating that three times. Then, the riders go up a small hill and another brake run, take a sharp turn and go down the biggest drop of the ride. After that, the riders go up a hill before a brake run and 2 bunny hills, on the second bunny hill the on-ride photo is taken, and that is the conclusion of the ride.

References

  1. "Carowinds prepares for season (Amusements abound)". The Index-Journal. March 16, 2002. Retrieved September 17, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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