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Carolina Cyclone

Carolina Cyclone is a roller coaster at Carowinds. The minimum height to ride is 48 inches. Scroll down for readers' ratings and reviews.

Cyclone debuted in March 1980 as the first coaster in the world to flip riders upside down four times. The ride features two vertical loops, two corkscrews, and a helix to finish off the ride. Still a popular ride after 25 years, the Cyclone has proven to be a joy to countless riders.

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18 votes, so far

The loops were suprisingly smooth but the corkscrews were intense. I hate corkscrews on Arrow coasters. - Bradley Keith

When you look at the history of this ride, you have to admit it is still worth keeping. Great for the younger ones just stepping up to inversions. It would be great to see new trains similar to the Cobra on this one. - SC Todbear

They set up this ride great so that people who are not riding can get great views. The corkscrews actually flip over walkways where people can stand or walk underneath them. - Jesse Key

its a good ride it is well worth riding again but u got to admit its no borg or top gun - Brandon ................

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