themeparkman25 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^^Here is a couple pictures of maverick testing. From what I learned earlier, the wood shield in front is the arm movement of guests and is used to ensure rider safety. On the picture of the train in the horseshoe roll, you can see some of the pulleys and wheels used in this process. Pull through of the horseshoe roll. Pull through of the lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^^Lol Sorry Clifford is what we called the big red crane used to lift all of the massive pieces in place. Here's a pic (I didn't make this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^Ya, sorry, I didn't follow the names of the cranes. Â ^^Thanks for the pics of Maverick. I forgot about the semi-elaborate pulley-systems these things can entail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^haha Well when we (KICentral.com) watch the webcam everyday we begin to get loopy. How can we not name a crane we see everyday in person and on cam. Â Would it be at all possible for Diamondback to use those cables and pulleys but with only one car from the train for the pull through? That's the only way I can see it happening without Clifford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^^Here is a couple pictures of maverick testing. From what I learned earlier, the wood shield in front is the arm movement of guests and is used to ensure rider safety. On the picture of the train in the horseshoe roll, you can see some of the pulleys and wheels used in this process.That wood Cut Out would represent the Rider Safety Envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Picture of Millennium Force pull through. Proving that they also do this on large coasters, and not just small ones like Maverick...if there were any doubters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^I have a question though. I'm not a doubter but do they need a big crane to complete a pull thru on these larger coasters or is there a special way that they can without a huge crane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 This goes way back to construction, but what is the point of the largely offset supports on the lifthill? By this I mean, instead of having the typical upside down "v" supports found on many B&M's, why does Diamondback have vertical supports that lead into two diagonal supports? Is it strictly so that the supports do not lie in the middle of a walkway or is there another reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyBreath Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^^ Yes they would need the big crane to winch the train to the top of the lifthill  ^The supports are like that because of the paths and buildings that are in the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Is it April 18th yet? This thing is so nice looking and I can't wait to ride it. I did find out that they are not doing a pull through, they are going to cycle the trains for testing. Photos to come later, gotta find a resizing program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedten Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 My thoughts on Diamondback so far: It looks fantastic. I wish B&M would make a 300 foot version of their mega model. (making it a giga coaster or whatnot). I also wish it's first drop was into a tunnel like Raging Bull's. But I am still extremely excited for the opening and cannot wait to see some test videos. KI has a much more solid lineup than people give it credit for having. The Beast is the best wooden coaster in existence, and Yes I Have Ridden Voyage. Beast is better. Also to everyone saying it will suck compared to Behemoth. I find no reason to believe that, its actually supposed to have a top speed of 80 mph compared to behemoth's 77. I enjoy B&M's more than intamin hypers. I'll take 200 footers Raging Bull, Nitro, or Apollo's Chariot over 300 foot millennium force any day. I think that it speaks volumes to their ride designs that their shorter coasters are superior to MF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Funny you should bring up the best wooden coaster. while waiting yesterday, someone said they wished KI would get a good wooden coaster so people would know what a real good wooden coaster is instead of the Beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ^ Yeah, I wish they would get a great wooden coaster. An Intamin Pre-fab, GG, or GCI would be awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mochtroid Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ^ Yeah, I wish they would get a great wooden coaster. An Intamin Pre-fab, GG, or GCI would be awesome.... Â Â Son of Son of Beast anyone? Â I think they'd get an intamin, Gerst, or M-S before another woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hey guys I have some brand new pictures of Diamondback! It looks amazing and I took about 100 pictures!!!!!! Check it out!!!!  Feel free to sign up and post too   Check out the update!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I enjoy B&M's more than intamin hypers. I'll take 200 footers Raging Bull, Nitro, or Apollo's Chariot over 300 foot millennium force any day. I think that it speaks volumes to their ride designs that their shorter coasters are superior to MF Â I think it's safe to say that there's a difference between MF and your average Intamin hyper. If you want a good 'standard' Intamin, look at rides like S:ROS and Expedition GeForce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I think it's safe to say that there's a difference between MF and your average Intamin hyper. If you want a good 'standard' Intamin, look at rides like S:ROS and Expedition GeForce. Â Nitro is still way better than SROS in my opinion.... Â Looking at these pictures really makes me want to ride a rollercoaster. I totally fell in love with Nitro last summer, and this ride looks like it has the potential to be even better. Its one of those rides that I could just stay on all day without getting bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedten Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Â I think it's safe to say that there's a difference between MF and your average Intamin hyper. If you want a good 'standard' Intamin, look at rides like S:ROS and Expedition GeForce. Â Good point. Despite having been to 11 parks and riding intamins like fahrenheit the only intamin hyper i've been on was MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToroGirl84 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Nitro is still way better than SROS in my opinion.... Â Looking at these pictures really makes me want to ride a rollercoaster. I totally fell in love with Nitro last summer, and this ride looks like it has the potential to be even better. Its one of those rides that I could just stay on all day without getting bored. Â I'm like that with b&ms as well while intamin coasters are way more thrilling than most b&ms I've been on(I haven't been on many yet so I'm really assuming here) I could ride Nitro nonstop for a good long time and not get bored and it also is such a smooth ride that my body can handle several rides on Nitro or Griffon(which I've ridden several times in a row) without a problem. Â While El toro is my favorite coaster I don't think I could do several rides in a row like I did with the B&M coasters I've been on. Diamondback looks like it will be just like Nitro if not better and what's even better is this year it is brand new! I rode Griffon last year for the first time and I have never ridden a coaster that smoothand it was only a year old! I'm hoping Diamondback is about the same and from the pictures it looks like it might just be. I so cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just a reminder not to get off subject here. There are other threads to discuss Intamins and B&Ms. Diamondback is looking great. I'm looking forward to watching the test cycles. I'll be heading up to KI on May 2 to check out this new coaster and give my review. On another note, I wondering why the exit ramp splits. My guess is that the ramp on the right is a re-entry into the queue like on Flight Deck, but maybe not. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The exit splits so that one path will enter the gift shop/on-ride photo boot and the other will go straight to the Rivertown midway. So that those of us that want to run around to the entrance again for another ride don't have to wait behind a big crowd looking at pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 So the entrance is on the splash down side of the station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyBreath Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I don't understand why theres that horrible looking B&M netting on the lifthill on the splashdown side of the lift, yet the coaster crosses the paths multiple times and theres no netting in those areas(thank god) I know it's for safety reasons but man it's ugly imo. Â Also where is the third train? It seams to be taking a while for them to get that one on the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmaverick Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 So the entrance is on the splash down side of the station? Yes Also where is the third train? It seams to be taking a while for them to get that one on the tracks. If you look at the webcam, it can now be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Here is some other news about Kings Island in 2009 Action Theater will not be open and will return for the Haunt. Â I don't know if this is a budget cut or not. You think they would have as many shows open that are in doors during the hot summer. Â Anyone else going opening day to Kings Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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