dragsterfan420 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 This is pretty stupid. I hate those child labor laws. But Kings Island and Coney Island shouldn't have broken the law. Like 'coolhandluke' said this is in place so they don't get legal problems if something were to go wrong. Now they got it anyway. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterfan420 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm so excited to see the pictures of the skyline from there for Christmas. I'm going to make a strong effort to there and take some pictures for myself. Thanks for the pictures bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xizor_Racer Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 They've updated today with some new pictures. I would post some, but I won't lie to you, I suck at the posting picture thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Holy head/arm chopper, Batman!   Courtesy of Don Helbig  I hope that's as close as it looks.. Great pix. Check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 ^Nice! Â I really do like the color scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b&mforever Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 ^ Me too, but I think I would have like the supports better if they were all yellow. I think the lift looks better than the grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I find the tallest support on the camelback interesting. The other supports have lateral support leading up and down from the top, but that support is just a lone vertical support. And I think this coaster will have a couple of those on camelbacks. Â Edit: There's snow on the ground at KI now. The shots from the webcam are pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 ^Since there's air on the hills, there is less stress on those parts of track, so not as much support is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgeguy Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 ^Eaxactly. The train's inertia won't be as great on the top of the camelback as it will be ascending or decending the hill. Less force on the track means less stress, which means less support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Edit: There's snow on the ground at KI now. The shots from the webcam are pretty. Â I saw that today and starting thinking how cool it would be to see a train run through the snow-filled waterbrake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycamps Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm beginning to get more excited for Diamondback, as I might be making a trip out to King's Island this year for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 So. Unbelievably. Sexy  I'm really starting to like the color scheme, and that new chopper looks like it'll be an awesome visual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 So awesome! I have to go back to Kings Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 As of just now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xizor_Racer Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Apparently a new set of construction pics posted to the Diamondback site yesterday. I think they need to move the web cam to give us some shots of the backside construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The second hill after the lift is completed. Next comes the hammerhead and the next airtime hill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think they need to move the web cam to give us some shots of the backside construction. Â Â -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 The station is progressing alot! Also, they are starting the hammerhead soon! Also, I'm either going to GWL (Great Wolf Lodge) this weekend, for Winter SOAR (mid' Feb.), or KIC day (1/31/09) so expect photos then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Stardust Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Looks terrific. I love the first drop right over the walkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 My guess is that the hammerhead will be done tomorrow, well that is if they work tomorrow since it's Christmas Eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 The hammerhead is being worked on at the moment. Check this out. diamondback.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 There was just a TV spot on the news where Don said, "You will be out of your seat 40-50% of the time. We've got the speed, and we've got a LOT of negative g's!" Â I'm at the great wolf lodge next door, and it looks amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 There was just a TV spot on the news where Don said, "You will be out of your seat 40-50% of the time. We've got the speed, and we've got a LOT of negative g's!" Â I really wish this thing would have a lot of negative-g forces. But I'd imagine it's going to be the same old 0 g floater air that B&M is known for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 There was just a TV spot on the news where Don said, "You will be out of your seat 40-50% of the time. We've got the speed, and we've got a LOT of negative g's!" Â I really wish this thing would have a lot of negative-g forces. But I'd imagine it's going to be the same old 0 g floater air that B&M is known for. Â I'm not sure, Ginzo. Looking at these hills, they look like the might produce some negative g's. I'm hoping for it...and I know that the first drop will deliver! Â -JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandluke Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 KI desperately needed something with airtime, regardless of strength. While I'll take what is given, though, I agree, ginzo, that this may be a bit less forceful (or is it less forceless...?) than I may have hoped for originally (like an Intamin...or at least another bunny hop where that splashdown is). Â Though I must admit that the fantastic ranking of Behemoth in its inaugural year in Mitch's poll has me even more excited for this. Let's hope it is just as satisfying as its sister ride up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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