Carowinds · Operating · 2001
Storm Surge Body Slides
Body waterslide · Carolina Harbor
Photo: Carowinds / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media
Open and enclosed body slides on the Storm Surge tower — solo plunges without tubes.
At a glance
Key facts for Storm Surge Body Slides.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Body waterslide
Opened
2001
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Storm Surge Body Slides.
Ride profile
Water ride · Body waterslide
- thrill
- water
Experience
Body waterslide
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Storm Surge Body Slides.
Timeline
2001
Storm Surge Body Slides operating
Background
Storm Surge's body-slide half dates to the early-2000s Carolina Harbor stack — riders go solo through open and enclosed plunges on the shared tower.
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Sources & official links
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- Storm Surge Body Slides — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Carowinds — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
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