scruffy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Just found out on the channel 12 news that Son Of Beast will be close for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytig Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Too bad if it doesn't open. I rode it opening year and thought it was a lot of fun. It shook, rattled and did everything a coaster was supposed to. As for non-enthusiasts - I think that the majority of them are still drawn to it because of its size and the loop - that will account for something if they decide to keep it. If they decide to trash the ride, I think certain things may appear in a new ride - like the loop. Anyways - I enjoyed it when it opened and know many other people have as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Investigators searching for cause of roller coaster accidentLISA CORNWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI - An independent engineer hired by the state will supervise tests of a roller coaster that malfunctioned last month, injuring 27 riders, as officials try to figure out what caused the problem. The Ohio Department of Agriculture, which regulates the state's amusement parks, ordered the Son of Beast ride at Paramount's Kings Island in suburban Mason shut down after passengers were injured in a rough ride July 9. "The engineer had made some recommendations to us about how to proceed, and we have sent a letter to the park laying out the steps they need to take for the investigation to move forward," said Melanie Wilt, department spokeswoman. Most of the passengers injured were treated for bruises, but one woman suffered a broken sternum and was hospitalized for four days. Melissa Eberle, and her husband John Eberle, of Maineville, have sued the park, claiming that a combination of improper maintenance, inspection and operation caused the roller coaster to jolt riders. Investigators have narrowed the problem down to three possible causes - wood strength, maintenance or design - but no final determination has been made, Wilt said Friday. "In order to move forward, we will allow Kings Island to take apart the ride where it was broken and reconstruct it under our engineer's supervision," she said. "That will allow us to maintain custody of any broken parts and timbers and test their strength." The park will then run tests on the design itself, also under state supervision to assure that the tests follow commonly accepted engineering practices, said Wilt, who could not predict how long the process would take or when the investigation would be completed. An initial inspection revealed a cracked timber on the track of the looping wooden roller coaster that the park's Web site says is more than 7,000 feet long and features a 118-foot tall loop. The ride, which can top speeds of 78 mph, was voluntarily closed by the park before the state issued its order. Park spokeswoman Maureen Kaiser would not speculate on when the ride might reopen. "We are in the preliminary stages and doing what the state has requested," she said Friday. "We want to make sure that it is safe." Sandusky-based Cedar Fair LP paid CBS Corp. $1.24 billion for Paramount's Kings Island and four other theme parks in June. http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/15202677.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I wonder if this section was where the train hit the "bump" and stopped: 2000: A section of the {Son Of Beast} wooden coaster, under construction at Paramount's Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, collapses in a wind storm. Nobody is hurt and the incident is not expected to delay the coaster's opening. I was on this in July 2000, yes it was rough but I enjoyed the ride esp the "loop" Any update on when this coaster will reopen..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 me don't wanna believe son of beast would have gotta get scrapped! just what i been hopin' is its gettin' back to us again and that woodie does let us ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rock401 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Any update on when this coaster will reopen..? Putting 10 quid on "NEVER" wouldn't be a bad bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Any update on when this coaster will reopen..? Putting 10 quid on "NEVER" wouldn't be a bad bet. SOB will be open next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 ^ knock on wood...wait no that'd probably break it more... With all these maintenance and ride issue wouldnt you just think they'd close the ride down? I mean I know its a record breaker and blah blah blah, but I hear about this ride being broken or having broken timbers pretty much every day. Sometimes you just need to take the dog out to the barn and take care of it. I dont honest to god want them to tear it down, but is all this maintenance for a ride that has a rough reputation really worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I hope they can patch it up good enough so I can ride it next year. Then they can doze it and I won't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 KI should take SOB down and have it rebuilt entwinging with it's father. Keep the lift hill n "loop", re-profile it as an out n back / twister within the woods The station can be located next to the "Beast", you can choose if you want to ride the Father or Son, the trains can leave the station at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I hope they can patch it up good enough so I can ride it next year. Then they can doze it and I won't care. Thats what I said LAST year when I rode it, and I guess someone likes me more then you because I rode it and hopefull it'll get dozed. Sorry, -1 for Nicole. Colin C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 This morning on Fox 19 in Cincinnati they said that SOB might reopen next year. The park will be doing more test during the off season. I guess they found something on the frist set of tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Boo Son of Beast reopening. Horray Beer! -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Boo Son of Beast reopening. Horray Beer! -James Dillaman Tear that overgrown pile of toothpicks down. Install B&M hyper twister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgx Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Boo Son of Beast reopening. Horray Beer! -James Dillaman Tear that overgrown pile of toothpicks down. Install B&M hyper twister. I would have to agree. -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Looks like the park has taken out the loop! Pics from www.extremepki.com And this is from www.pkicentral.com From the desk of Maureen Kaiser: Son of Beast Statement 12.13.06 The State of Ohio’s Department of Agriculture released today its final report detailing the outcome of the extensive Son of Beast inspection. The report reaffirms initial indications that the incident was an unforeseen single event failure. We will now focus our energies on the appropriate and necessary changes needed to reopen the ride in 2007. In addition to reinforcing the physical structure of the ride, we plan to remove the loop. Taking this extra step enables us to use lighter trains, which will reduce the load and lead to a more comfortable ride experience. We are making good progress on Son of Beast and are fully committed to reopening the ride in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Riiiiight... Problem: A ride is painful and sucky Solution: Take out the one thing that makes it worth riding! Huzzah! Problem solved! Jeez... first universal now this... logic seems to be all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I was thinking that they were just going to add trims, never saw this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I was thinking that they were just going to add trims, never saw this coming. I don't think Cedar Fair will have any objections to that, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Why did the loop require heavier trains? Was it for increased momentum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Does nobody like loops any more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 ^That would be my guess This is fairly disappointing. It was the one smooth part of the ride! I guess you have to do what you have to do to make the ride safe. On another note, I still can't help but wonder if a retracking of the ride with prefab style wood could help out the roughness of the ride... or if that would even be worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 On a related note, I hear Derek has checked into a mental health institution after all that is happening this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 On a related note, I hear Derek has checked into a mental health institution after all that is happening this week... ach... poor derek. dont worry, plenty of beer will ease the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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