that's what happens at 2 in the morning.

Very nice diagram Nemo. How much do you think they will have done by the 31at?

I don't know, but they'd best get everything they hope to accomplish this year done by the end of that day!

Terpy, who just HAD to

Terpy is the only one who can state the obvious in a fun way, isn't he?

Anyway, I'd only be insulted if someone thought Nitro was boring AND they hadn't ridden it. Boring? If Nitro is boring, in my opinion, then Kings Island is a very small carnival with a dog and pony show!

Having ridden Nitro, Raging Bull, and Apollo's Chariot, I was only impressed with the last of the three. I can most certainly understand why others enjoy these rides; they are, without a doubt, amazing machines. But for some reason, first generation B&M mega coasters just don't seem to appeal to me.

Here's hoping Diamondback makes a believer out of me!

This was said a few posts back but.......wait for it.......LETS GET BACK ON TOPIC

And Diamondback isn`t really a first generation B&M hyper. Goliath at SFoG, and Behemoth are two of their latest hyper coaster designs. From what I`ve heard, both coasters are incredible rides. And with Diamondback having the splash down ending, and the fact that the ride is built over and around KI`s midways and attractions and then goes out into the woods will surely help make Diamondback a very interesting and fun ride to experience.

Will some people not be happy with the experience of the ride when it opens? Sure. Some people like to complain about everything, even if there is nothing at all to complain about!

I'm glad that KI didn't use the layout that they normally do, with all the rides branching out from the midways like an Airport. Diamondback being built over and around stuff will help.

I'm glad that KI didn't use the layout that they normally do, with all the rides branching out from the midways like an Airport. Diamondback being built over and around stuff will help.

Actually the layout around a center, is thought to be more organized and easier to navigate for park guests. I personally hope that Kings Island continues the hub-spoke design as they expand in the future. And, really, Diamondback is very much off of the Rivertown spoke.

I dont really know what anyone would have to complain about in this situation because from all the B&M Hypers i have rode i have not had a bad experience at all with them. The trains are comfortable, bear in mind these trains are different than other ones, and it feels as if you are just floating over the tracks. They also provide mass amounts of airtime which i think everyone loves. The first drops on these coasters are insane as well, providing you with that feeling in your stomach that you can hardly get anywhere else. I also like the fact that Diamondback's first drop doesnt have that little dip where you go out onto a flat piece of track about 9 or 10 feet long and then start your descent. It just gets going and picks up from the top.

^Very well said Jasper. I agree with you 100% on that.

And I love those pre-descent drops on B&Ms.

Reading all these comments on B&M quality are hyping me, as this will be my first B&M ride.

as this will be my first B&M ride.

Take it from Mua, B&M's are the epitome of steel quality. Having Ridden only Dominator, Raptor, and Mantis though, it only takes one beemer to make your jaw drop open. This will be my first B&M Hyper and I am psyched.

^ Don't you mean moi instead of mua?

-beastfan26, who does not take French, but Spanish, and who has used a Terpy ending for the first time.

Aren't Terpy Endings Fun?

-Jackson, who wonders what Terpy himself will think.....

If you have never experience a B&M Coaster than you are seriously missing out. B&M's provide some of the best ride time on any coaster. From Alpengeist's bone chilling inverted ride, to Chang's awe-inspiring power to push you to the floor, and onto Behemoth's grip of power. There is something for everyone in a B&M. But what am i saying, my words do no justice to this ride in any way i am sure Diamondback will be much better.

B&M roller coasters are smooth and generally have great up time. Most of B&M roller coasters are simple but yet give one of the best rides out there.

Plus to ad to the experience the seats are literally comfortable enough to sleep in.

My experiences from B&M have all been enjoyable. Chang, Mantis, Raptor, Dominator are all great rides.

Diamondback is coming up pretty quickly, probably due to the "nice" weather we have been having as of late.

Yes down here in Ky. we have been having some unsually warm weather except for today.

Yes down here in Ky. we have been having some unsually warm weather except for today.

I adore cold weather, and here in Ky where I live it's REALLY COLD! I give it to ya if this is warm weather. I wish I could ride The Beast right now...that would be crazy.

B & M's are superbly built, engineered to tolerances like none other, and incredibly dependable. They are also not inexpensive, to put it mildly. Cedar Fair and Kings Island bought from the best. There is no reason to expect anything less than the best from Diamondback.

Terpy, who STILL prefers Nitro to any other B & M hyper, by far; but who has a feeling that may end in April 2009

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...mp;#entry260151

^ Pics of Diamondback as of today!

Reading all these comments on B&M quality are hyping me, as this will be my first B&M ride.

Well with DB being your first B&M, you're going to be in for a WONDERFUL treat!

B&M is the smoothest, most comfortable ride you'll ever been on.

I, myself, haven't been on a B&M hyper. I've only been on a invert (Raptor), Stand up (Mantis) and floorless (Dominator).

So I will LOVE the straight drop down.

Yea, B&Ms rock my world...i havent been on a hyper either but i have been on mantis, raptor, dominator, kumba, patriot, dueling dragons, hulk, and wildfire...wow i didnt realize i had been on that many.

but none the less all of them are great rides.

20+ B&M creations and I am almost positive that DB will take over as my favorite B&M. Although I wonder if DB will take over my favorite hyper spot currently held by Titan? I hope so.

titan @ SFOT is just wow!!

Titian isn't a B&M. Its Ginvola or however you spell it.

No one ever said it was a B&M.

We were talking about Beemers so we assume he thought it was a beemer.