kaitlinfree

i saw some of the stuff that you're talking about awhile on Delirium. but then soon realized it was what was left of king cobra... but brilliant idea.! it would be the perfect place for a giga. :3

my apologies, i thought i said i was annoying. but i love the ride, & i'm very very upset is being torn down.

RideMan I wonder if they have considered the option of removing everything from the bottom of the first drop to the top of the last drop, and building a new coaster out of what is left. With the most expensive part of the ride already built, they could build an awesome new wood coaster for not too terribly much additional money. Just avoid oversized helii... The failure that caused the injuries was not necessarily because of substandard materials or construction, but it did have to do with an engineering failure. As I understand it, the bottom of the helix was not adequately supported, so it bounced like crazy when the train went through. In order to correct that bounce, the park's construction team added supports and stiffened the structure, based on their extensive experience with wood coasters. Unfortunately, stiffening the structure made it so that the column in the middle of the helix that failed could no longer handle the loads being placed on it, so it failed. The rest, as they say, is history. I have a copy of the engineering report around here somewhere, courtesy of the Cincinnati Enquirer web site... --Dave Althoff, Jr. i just read that somewhere, surprisingly, that wouldn't be a horrible idea.

I'd not suggest you walk up to the people who got broken bones on the ride, one of whom got a judgment against the park after a multi-day jury trial, and tell them they are sissies. By the way, the park's General Manager was not happy with the ride experience. Does that make him a sissy, too? The park just announced a very difficult business decision, with many, varied factors to be considered. I'm sure the annoyance of people like you was one of the factors considered, but it was far outweighed by guest safety, comfort, maintenance costs, reliability, liability, and a host of other factors. It is what it is. nobody got broken bones on the SOB.? my god it isn't that bad. Really? In addition to the broken sternums in July 2006, there were at least two earlier reported incidents of broken necks and many others of other broken bones. Sissies? i really enjoy the ride. people should take warning that the ride is rough before they get on, or if they have prior medical issues. that sucks people were injured, but have you ever been on the ride.? it's not bad at all. even after the loop was removed. i loved it. & its very special to people who to go Kings Island on a regular basis & ride big rides. people in ohio were THRILLED when this roller coaster was unveiled, it broke so many records. this will always be my favorite ride. & how dare you call me "annoying" for sticking up for what i believe in, & something that i enjoy. & if you don't like that i speak my mind on here, don't look at my post.

Sorry your favorite coaster is officially going away, but I'd hope you realize that the park doesn't just remove a ride because a few people can't handle it. I used to really enjoy SoB as well (with loop) and it had some thrills without loop also, but understand its time to move on. I also hope that you've found other rides and attractions to enjoy at KI in the 3 years it's been SBNO so you can continue to enjoy the park. What was is about SoB that made it so great to you? i enjoy a lot of things at the park. i have a pass, & i go at least once a week. i used to be very scared of roller coasters until 2009, then i finally started enjoying them. i rode SOB the week before it was closed. i absolutely loved it, & wish that things like this wouldn't happen. i'm probably the minority here saying i loved it, but its just sad seeing something you enjoy leave.

I'd not suggest you walk up to the people who got broken bones on the ride, one of whom got a judgment against the park after a multi-day jury trial, and tell them they are sissies. By the way, the park's General Manager was not happy with the ride experience. Does that make him a sissy, too? The park just announced a very difficult business decision, with many, varied factors to be considered. I'm sure the annoyance of people like you was one of the factors considered, but it was far outweighed by guest safety, comfort, maintenance costs, reliability, liability, and a host of other factors. It is what it is. nobody got broken bones on the SOB.? my god it isn't that bad.

this is just annoying. i loved SOB. people are just sissies & can't handle it. RIP to the BEST roller coaster Kings Island ever had. it will be greatly missed.

i miss the Crypt. i never got to ride it when it was TR. i was too short. they might as well just turn the entire park into a friggin' Halloween Haunt. those don't do anything for me. & the lines are too long. i'm there for the rides.!

i heard about The Vortex sinking rumor. someone also said that WindSeeker was stuck at about 200 feet up for two hours. also heard people died on Son of Beast when the loop was still there. OH the other day someone at the park told me that they were putting a coaster bigger than Kingda Ka in place of SOB. that will seriously never happen. it would be hella' expensive.

my favorite is the Son of Beast, just because i like tall & fast roller coasters. it didn't jerk me around too much, & i just love it. other good ones - Mean Streak. The Beast. El Toro.

Diamondback - nothing.(: The Beast - nothing. Firehawk - tear it down, replace it with something else. i hate this ride. Flight of Fear - more strobe lights, for the most part, nothing, maybe get the tvs inside working like they used to. Invertigo - redo sign or get a new one. doesn't match. The Racer - put the backwards blue train back.! Vortex - new restraints or trains. or just scrap it. WindSeeker - SCRAP. this ride sucks, & was a total waste of money. its never open. Flight Deck - nothing really can be done. Drop Tower - nothing. Delirium - nothing. Son of Beast - retrack the double helix, or take it out completely. most importantly REOPEN.(: BLSC - put water back at the end. whatever happened to that anyway.?

wish - fix the SOB, or put something like Leviathan in its place. I KNOW I KNOW, we have Diamondback, but i just feel KI does not have enough thrills. or another looping coaster that does not beat you to death, such as Vortex does.

i really hope they do re-open SOB. i was only tall enough to ride the ride the year it was closed, i rode it the week before. it is very rough, but honestly, i don't see how it has caused so many problems.? the only part where i can see it being bad & causing injuries is on the double helix. they need to do something with it, because it just sitting there with nothing being done or no one taking care of it, is making it in worse shape, & will make it that much more expensive with whatever they choose to do with it. but i hope they keep it i love it.!