Fury 325 is a great coaster, but I don't think it's the masterpiece that most people say it is. I really only have positive things to say about it: th...
Fury 325 is a great coaster, but I don't think it's the masterpiece that most people say it is. I really only have positive things to say about it: the first drop is outstanding, the speed is showcased well, and there are a couple of really strong airtime moments. It also has a gorgeous presentation with its color scheme and interaction with the park entrance, and like all rides at Carowinds, the operations are very efficient. But I didn't come off it with the same feeling of awe that I had after some other elite rides. In compared to the other gigacoasters I've ridden, I would rank it above I305 but bellow Millennium Force. I'm not even sure about ranking it number one in its park; Afterburn makes a strong case. To contextualize this review, I got one ride in the back row in the morning, so maybe it was running slow. Anyway, it's an amazing coaster and I can understand why to many people have it near the top of their rankings, but for me, it just lacks that special quality to make it elite. Also, what's with the seat belts?
The theming in the queue is great, but on the ride itself it's a little disappointing. The launches and turns have good force to them. This was my fir...
The theming in the queue is great, but on the ride itself it's a little disappointing. The launches and turns have good force to them. This was my first straddle coaster and I found the seating position kind of awkward, but maybe my posture was wrong. The line moved very slowly with only ten people to a train. It's not a bad ride but I'll probably skip it on most of my visits to BGW.
