Some Kings Island questions

[thrillseeker4552]

I was debating about posting this in the KI Discussion Thread or here, but since this is mostly questions about the park, I decided here.

 

My family and I have confirmed a midwest trip this summer. We will be visiting Cedar Point, Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom, and Mammoth Caves in Bowling Green, KY. I've already been to Cedar Point, so I have a few questions about Kings Island and its coasters.

 

-How is Diamondback in terms of a hyper coaster? Lots of airtime? No airtime? How would it compare to Millennium Force?

 

-Is Beast another one of those intolerably rough Cedar Fair wooden coasters, or is it actually pretty decent? How would it compare to Ghost Rider?

 

-Is Firehawk a good flying coaster? It will be my first Vekoma flyer. How would it compare to Tatsu?

 

-Is Invertigo better or worse than standard Boomerangs?

 

These were just a few questions I had. It would be great if some of them could be answered. Thanks! I will probably end up with more in the future.

[cal1br3tto]

Are you also going to Beech Bend? I noticed it's in Bowling Green.

 

I can give some personal opinions based on one visit in 2011.

 

--Diamondback had at least one or two good pops of airtime (I believe more) that can take you by surprise. I like how the layout is a little more varied than the norm.

 

--I'm not one to give the most unbiased opinion, but I didn't think Beast was unbearably rough. It was way more tolerable than Ghostrider.

 

--I enjoy both the Vekoma and B&M flyers. The Vekomas don't have a single moment of extreme intensity like the B&M pretzel loops, but are more forceful throughout the course compared to the overall gentleness of the B&Ms.

 

--I think any inverted Boomerang is much more fun than the standard ones.

[Diamondbacker27]

Diamondback does have some pops of airtime, as stated above. But not as much as Millie. But I prefer DB.

 

Beast, isn't very rough at all. Adventure Express is the roughest coaster in the park, in my eyes.

 

Firehawk, is usually a no ride for me. I just don't like falling on my restraint the whole ride.

 

Inverdigo is a decent ride, my second favorite in the park. But then again, I've never rode any other boomerang.

[Perilous Chris]

Here are my views, based on a 2010 trip.

 

- Diamondback was relatively weak, and it had a bit of that B&M rattle. It was not bad, but it does not compare with MF in terms of airtime.

 

- Beast certainly has some rough spots, but I did not consider it unbearable. It does not offer much in terms of airtime, but the length and location are impressive. It is one of the best coasters I have ridden at night.

 

- I did not like Firehawk as well as Tatsu. It can be a little rough, but it has some fun moments.

 

- Invertigo is definitely better than your standard Boomerang.

 

Be sure not to miss out on Flight of Fear and Drop Zone.