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Wes
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Wow, that's one of the longer B&M hypers too i think.
I might actually consider going back tot he park next year for this...and to get the Firechicken credit.
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| 8/6/2008 2:51 PM |
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Katie
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It looks a little like Behemoth except with a splash down.
Looks interesting.
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| 8/6/2008 2:54 PM |
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Chip
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I am excited beyond belief. Kings Island has needed a standout attraction for a long time, and this is finally it. This should be a hit. It looks great.
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| 8/6/2008 3:21 PM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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Awesome looking coaster. KI will be added to my 2009 trips.
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| 8/6/2008 3:23 PM |
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Nitro Luvr
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Yeah that is one of the longer B&M hypers. I believe Nitro is still the longest by a few feet. Nice to see that KI is FINALLY adding a new and well worth it coaster to their stable. I can't wait to make it out there again sometime soon. The name I'm not too fond of, I mean aren't there better snake names? lol But that's irrelevent, I can't wait to ride it.
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| 8/6/2008 3:24 PM |
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CHILLERLC1
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Yeah, there's no way it was in the 4,300ft range or whatever number we saw before.
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| 8/6/2008 3:38 PM |
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Andrew Polcyn
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This sounds like it would be fun.
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| 8/6/2008 3:51 PM |
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WildeFyre
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Looks like a great ride and like it could provide some nice night rides in all those trees (if they don't cut too many down to build the ride).
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| 8/6/2008 5:05 PM |
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coasterlove
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I'm excited about this ride. It looks great and I'm sure it will be. Next year, I think I'll want to pay KI a return visit.
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| 8/6/2008 7:25 PM |
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Jerry S
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Who ever thought B&M would grow so keen of splash downs. I bet it saves them a bunch on the extra magnetic brakes that would be needed without it.
The layout reminds me of Silverstar. Looks good.
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| 8/6/2008 10:01 PM |
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jimhamblin
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It looks awesome. I love the splash down effect.
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| 8/6/2008 10:05 PM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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The splash down could be cool provided its anywhere near a walkway for guest to get wet if they wanted to.
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| 8/6/2008 10:18 PM |
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GaleRazorwind
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Did you all see the Coasterdynamix Model?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAlVYa3aJE
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| 8/6/2008 10:30 PM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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That was cool.
I have never see a park use thise before to show off a new coaster.
Awesome idea though and i wish the real coaster went that fast through its course.
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| 8/6/2008 11:22 PM |
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89magnumxl200
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I definately have to get down to KI next year. I still haven't ridden SOB or Firehawk so this is just more incentive.
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| 8/7/2008 1:30 AM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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I have ridden Firehawk but it was know as X-Flight then but i have not ridden SOB since the loop was removed so i look foward to that as well and the lines will all be short since everyone will run to Diamondback first thing.
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| 8/7/2008 1:39 AM |
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boiiinng
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Ugh, I like the layout and the design, but come on, every coaster in the world looks like a snake. Can we not come up with something better than Diamondback?
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| 8/7/2008 1:39 PM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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Viper, Anaconda, Rattler & Cobra all good names and i like them better than Diamondback.
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| 8/7/2008 2:28 PM |
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The Gent
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Speaking of splashdowns - why is there only one coaster that goes under water? That would be a treat.
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| 8/7/2008 10:16 PM |
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Carowinds 73-03
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Which coaster is that? Anaconda?
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| 8/7/2008 10:35 PM |
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More about News
Aug. 6th, 2008 -- Kings Island announced that it is building Diamondback, a 230-foot-tall B&M hypercoaster for the 2009 season.