Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[dragsterfan420]

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.

[dragsterfan420]

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.

[Xizor_Racer]

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.

[pyrocoasterkid]

Holy head/arm chopper, Batman!

 

 

Courtesy of Don Helbig

 

I hope that's as close as it looks.. Great pix. Check them out!

[alpengeist04]

^Nice!

 

I really do like the color scheme.

[b&mforever]

^

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.

[haux]

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.

 

Edit: There's snow on the ground at KI now. The shots from the webcam are pretty.

[SFOGdude25]

^Since there's air on the hills, there is less stress on those parts of track, so not as much support is needed.

[bgeguy]

^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.

[DiSab]

Edit: There's snow on the ground at KI now. The shots from the webcam are pretty.

 

I saw that today and starting thinking how cool it would be to see a train run through the snow-filled waterbrake.

[cycamps]

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.

[Reon]

So. Unbelievably. Sexy

 

I'm really starting to like the color scheme, and that new chopper looks like it'll be an awesome visual!

[matteocrepaldi]

So awesome! I have to go back to Kings Island.

[angryemobeaver]

As of just now!

[Xizor_Racer]

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.

[angryemobeaver]

The second hill after the lift is completed. Next comes the hammerhead and the next airtime hill!

[jamesdillaman]

I think they need to move the web cam to give us some shots of the backside construction.

 

 

-James Dillaman

[angryemobeaver]

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!

[Ziggy Stardust]

Looks terrific. I love the first drop right over the walkway.

[angryemobeaver]

My guess is that the hammerhead will be done tomorrow, well that is if they work tomorrow since it's Christmas Eve.

[SFOGdude25]

The hammerhead is being worked on at the moment.

Check this out.

diamondback.bmp

[PKI Jizzman]

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!"

 

I'm at the great wolf lodge next door, and it looks amazing!!!

[ginzo]

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!"

 

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.

[PKI Jizzman]

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!"

 

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.

 

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!

 

-JZ

[coolhandluke]

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).

 

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.