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Ripcord
Upcharge skycoaster experience where riders are raised and released into a high-speed pendulum swing.
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Flat ride
Extreme thrill
Any height
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Before you ride
Very high elevation and freefall-style release.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Check the separate ticket and operating rules before joining the queue.
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Ripcord stats
Ripcord is a 153-foot flat ride at Carowinds that reaches 60 mph and drops 125 feet. It was built by Skycoaster and lasts about 2 minutes. There's no height requirement.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Skycoaster
- Model
- Skycoaster
- Top speed
- 60 mph
- Height
- 153 ft
- Drop
- 125 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min
- Height requirement
- Any height
💡 Fun facts
- Additional-charge experience
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