Diamondback - B&M Hyper for Kings Island
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CoasterStreak
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Trains are being put on!
Nice spot CoasterStreak!
As I mentioned in the General Discussion forum, I am headed out to Kings Island to have a sit down with their Public Relations Manager Don Helbig, interviewing him on the construction of Diamondback and Kings Island's plans for 2009.
Please submit any questions you would like me to ask!
http://www.coasterforce.com/forums/view ... hp?t=25153
As I mentioned in the General Discussion forum, I am headed out to Kings Island to have a sit down with their Public Relations Manager Don Helbig, interviewing him on the construction of Diamondback and Kings Island's plans for 2009.
Please submit any questions you would like me to ask!
http://www.coasterforce.com/forums/view ... hp?t=25153
A-Kid
Giga Poster
vermilionguy
Roller Poster
Will they be doing a pull through on Diamondback. For the most part I've only followed the construction of Cedar Point coasters all of which were Intamins. Is it normal to see a pull though on a B&M Hyper?
As if there is a law mandating a pull through, I am not sure, but a pull through is imminent with any new roller coaster as you obviously do not want for there to be able possibility of trains and/or rider touching the surrounding tracks and supports.
From my interview with Don Helbig, don't expect to see a pull through within the next week, but it will happen sooner than later.
Also, the second train has been mounted with the third soon to be loaded. Notice the differing color of the two trains.
I also was able to grab these two pictures of Diamondback during my interview, the queue and station are going up at break neck speed.
To be frank, this coaster is massive, an absolute icon that dominates the park.
From my interview with Don Helbig, don't expect to see a pull through within the next week, but it will happen sooner than later.
Also, the second train has been mounted with the third soon to be loaded. Notice the differing color of the two trains.
I also was able to grab these two pictures of Diamondback during my interview, the queue and station are going up at break neck speed.
To be frank, this coaster is massive, an absolute icon that dominates the park.
Antinos
Slut for Spinners
Actually, it kind of does look like it with the way the light is. The only difference is the lift angle and the absence of a predrop.
I like the area they chose for the queue, even though the other side would be better. Maybe they'll still put some queue on that side. Hopefully they build their queue a lot larger than Behemoth's, because that Behemoth's can probably hold an hour max.
What is the color of the second train? It looks like a deep red or a gray, but I can't tell.
I like the area they chose for the queue, even though the other side would be better. Maybe they'll still put some queue on that side. Hopefully they build their queue a lot larger than Behemoth's, because that Behemoth's can probably hold an hour max.
What is the color of the second train? It looks like a deep red or a gray, but I can't tell.
I have now been able to post the Don Helbig interview. Sorry for the delay.
http://www.coasterforce.com/home/p2_articleid/654
In further news, the Diamondback blog reports to keep your eyes peeled on the webcam as initial testing is expected to begin shortly.
We are certainly coming down the final stretch with this coaster!
http://www.coasterforce.com/home/p2_articleid/654
In further news, the Diamondback blog reports to keep your eyes peeled on the webcam as initial testing is expected to begin shortly.
We are certainly coming down the final stretch with this coaster!
Screaming Coasters
Strata Poster
Just read some of the things Don has said...
He seems a little deluded with some of the outlandish comments he's made. However, it was a good read!
He seems a little deluded with some of the outlandish comments he's made. However, it was a good read!
^ How can KI claim that this and Beast are the best wood and steel coasters? Since when has Beast been the best wooden coaster in the world? It came 56 in Mitch Hawker's Poll? And I highly doubt that this will overtake SRoS or Eagle's Fortress for the best steel coaster. It will be good, but not that good.
The driving point is that the Beast often makes majority of the top 10 wooden polls, and Diamondback will have the potential for the same effect in the steel category.
Not many parks can say that they have a highly rated wooden AND steel coaster.
Realize, it is Don's job to advertise the park and show it in the best light. Don't you think this would effect his responses?
The fact of the matter stands that Kings Island has a damn good wooden coaster and will have a damn good steel coaster.
Not many parks can say that they have a highly rated wooden AND steel coaster.
Realize, it is Don's job to advertise the park and show it in the best light. Don't you think this would effect his responses?
The fact of the matter stands that Kings Island has a damn good wooden coaster and will have a damn good steel coaster.
