SonofBeast07

The ride formerly known as Tomb Raider. I know it's a safe ride, but based on its history i'm always really uneasy when i ride it.

and here are a few fly over pics i took a few days ago

awesome!

what about baby blue track with dark gray supports and black trains?

here is my video!

Here is my better quality version Diamondback Test Video

uploading a better quality version as we speak

here is my good quality video i shot today from multiple angles with my camcorder! enjoy!

i'm editing my footage right now! and look for me on channel 5 news tonight. the camera guy got some footage of me recording.

i'll be up there

don't worry. videos should be popping up here soon enough.

ya, imagine if the first test run went bad?!? that would be a killer for pr and Diamondback if it was viewed on the webcam. i'm sure we'll see some action here soon.

what happened to the trains having eyes?

lol, fangtastic? what a goof lol.

Anther post from Don! "Diamondback trains are fangtastic! February 25, 2009 I had my first up close and personal look at the Diamondback trains today. The seats are very comfortable. Lapbar works! - Don Helbig-"

new blog post! Diamondback ready for test runs February 25, 2009 Winter weather, the kind that slows automobile traffic to a snail’s pace, has had little effect on construction work for Diamondback. Work crews have fought rain, snow and ice in their efforts to complete the best new roller coaster in the world for 2009. The track and electrical work is finished. All three trains have been placed on the track. The landscaping work around the ride site has begun. It’s just a matter of days now before Kings Island’s new $22 million steel roller coaster makes its initial test runs. “Despite the inclement weather in January and earlier this month, things have continued to move along pretty rapidly,” said Greg Scheid, Kings Island’s vice president and general manager. “We’re heading into the home stretch, and now that we are close to being finished, we’re all more excited than ever to see this ride running.” The anticipation and excitement Diamondback is generating is a shining example of what an amusement park is about – thrills, excitement, entertainment, and just plain fun! - Don Helbig

they are red and baby blue coming off of the bush but red and black in the bowl. what happened?

my previous comment was slightly exaggerated... but, kingda ka is 1.66g's of acceleration and ring is 2.45g's. it is quite a difference! and in comparison to top thrill, ring has a 1.7x faster launch.

you guys have to realize that this ride will accelerate nearly twice as fast as top thrill or kingda ka. that launch is thrill enough. plus it is at a raceway. i'd imagine they don't want a huge top hat taking over the landscape like they would at an amusement park.

this is old news. i'm surprised though that no construction photos have been uploaded to the web.

i bet it will be flight suits for associates at flight deck again!

i saw the drop today and was stunned. but it looks like they rebounded a bit

the brake is also evident in the simulation

Son of Beast! of course. last year, rode it in the front seat, smoother than Flight of Fear! (i got really lucky that time) and well other times... well you know

based on the number of groups on facebook i'd have to say Son of Beast w/ loop circa 2004 would be the ride most missed