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    My first trip report at beech bend park

    I know I talked a lot about going to kings island and beech bend, but I decided to go to beech bend because it is a lot closer to Nashville, it is cheaper, I need to get used to amusement park rides again (I have not been to an amusement park in a while before this), and the rides looked fun to...
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    What was the first ride you rode no handed?

    The first ride I ever rode no handed was Air Race at Beech Bend Park. I went to the park on September 4th, 2016, Air Race was my favorite ride at the whole park, and because of this I rode the ride no handed. Riding no handed may seem terrifying, however on some rides, holding on to the harness...
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    My girlfriend and I are going to beech bend in July.

    Before y'all start, it was her idea to go here. She came up with the idea for a couple of reasons. For one, she noticed that I have not been to an amusement park in a while and thinks I need to get used to rides again. Second, she knew that a five hour drive from Nashville TN to Kings Island...
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    I have not been to an amusement park in a while.

    It has been at least 4 years since I have been at an amusement park. I am hoping to go to kings island, but I feel like I won't be ready for the rides. This is because I have not ridden the good rides at an amusement park. I heard from a member on these forums that I should go to Beech Bend Park...
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    Comfy harness vs tight harness?

    I prefer a harness that is very tight and not that comfy. I can also do harness that are tight and comfy. I prefer my harnesses to be this way because that way I don't move much on the ride. It does bother me when a harness can not be tighten to a riders need. What is your personal preference...
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    Is drop tower a good way to prepare for slingshot?

    When I go to kings island in the summer of 2016 with a friend who is a girl, we will ride slingshot and xtreme skyflyer together. We both have never ridden slingshot or xtreme skyflyer in our life. We also have never ridden a drop tower ride in our lives. We are a little bit nervous about...
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    I love Maxflight simulators.

    I think these are the best coaster that I have ridden so far in my life. It was my first coaster to have an over the shoulder harness, it was my first coaster that went upside down, it was my first coaster that I was nervous about ( I was not nervous when I rode it again ), and it was my first...
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    Riding slingshot and xtreme skyflyer solo at kings island?

    As we all know at this point, I am going to kings island in the summer of 2016. I just have one question about slingshot and xtreme skyflyer that I need answered. Can riders ride these rides solo at kings island? I want to ride these solo.
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    Is it okay to hold hands on rides if you are nervous?

    I am planning to go to kings island with a girl in the summer of 2016 and I have a question. Is it okay to hold hands on rides if you are nervous? Also can you hold on to the harness if you are nervous? Is it okay with the park to do this? Thanks, any advice is helpful.
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    What coasters have cameras at kings island?

    I am going to kings island in the summer of 2016. I want a picture from Firehawk to show y'all ( When I get back from kings island I will do a trip report ) and I want to know what other coasters have cameras. Also where are the cameras on the coasters that have cameras? How do I know when the...
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    Is firehawk or vortex better at kings island?

    These are both two coasters I want to ride when I go to Kings Island, but I am not sure Firehawk is a good starting coaster. The other coaster I was thinking was Vortex but I am not sure. Which coaster is better? Why? Can you tell your on ride experiences for ether ride or both? I am planning to...
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    Is the Slingshot or Xtreme Skyflyer better in your mind?

    As you know I am going to Kings Island in the summer of 2016. I want to ride both these extreme rides, but want to know what your favorite of these two rides are. Which is a better ride? Why is it better? Can you explain how it works? Can you tell your on ride experience when talking about both...
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    Which is the best at kings island?

    What is the best ride that is listed on the poll that is at kings island? Can you tell why and your on ride experience on it so I can get an idea of what the best ride is? After polling, please tell which ride you picked and why.
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    Can you explain the inversions on coasters at Kings Island?

    I want to ride all the looping rides at Kings Island, but I am wondering what the different kind of loops and what they mean. I also want to know what the best inverted coaster is at Kings Island. Also can you explain why the looping coaster ride is the best and use on ride experiences so I know...
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    How do you get over fears of certain rides?

    I am planning on going to Kings Island in the summer of 2016 with one of my friends, I want to ride all the rides ( including Slingshot and the Xtreme Skyflyer ), but I am nervous about some of the coasters, drop towers, and other rides. Any advice on how to get over the fear of the ride? I want...
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    Wanting to ride all rides but scared at the same time?

    I am going to kings island with one of my friends over the summer of 2016. I want to ride all the rides, but I am nervous about riding Banshee, Firehawk ( I have always wanted to ride this ), Delirium, Drop tower, Slingshot, and xtreme skyfyer. I really want to ride these rides but I am nervous...
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    How do I convince someone to go to a amusement park?

    I am hoping to go to kings island in the summer of 2016, and I want one of my friends to come with me. Most of my friends very nice and understanding, but I am not sure they will want to go to an amusement park with me. How should I convince someone to go to an amusement park with me to kings...
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    Rides that I really am hoping to ride in my life.

    Here are some rides that I want to ride in my life before I die. Are these fun rides in your opinion? Firehawk, Kings island. Slingshot, any park. Sky coaster/ xtremeskyflyer, any park. Skyscraper, any park. Power surge ride, any park where the base spins. Air race ride, where the duration is...
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    My experience on a maxflight simulator ride.

    This maxflight simulator was at a science center in my home town, and it could be both a flight simulator or a roller coaster simulator. I first rode the roller coaster simulator. I was really nervous about doing this on my own, but I realized I would be having more fun than I would be scared. I...
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    Power surge ride questions

    How comfy is the harness? How tight is the harness? Does the harness come down automatically? How comfy is the seat? Does the flipping depend on the people riding on each seat? How much flipping is there? How much will the passengers body move inside the harness? How scary is it? How much fun is...
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