Carowinds · Operating · 1989
Barracuda Blasters
Enclosed tube slide · Carolina Harbor
Photo: Carowinds / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media
A pair of fully enclosed, intertwined tube slides — race a friend through darkness to the splash pool.
At a glance
Key facts for Barracuda Blasters.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Enclosed tube slide
Opened
1989
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Barracuda Blasters.
Ride profile
Water ride · Enclosed tube slide
- racing
- thrill
- water
Experience
Enclosed tube slide
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Barracuda Blasters.
Timeline
1989
Barracuda Blasters operating
Background
Barracuda Blasters are among Carolina Harbor's longest-running thrill slides — twin enclosed tunnels that tangle around each other so racing partners stay side-by-side in the dark.
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Sources & official links
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- Barracuda Blasters — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Carowinds — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Carowinds on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Carowinds rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Carowinds / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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