HTCO Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Every day, the snake grows longer. Can't wait to see this behemoth in it's full blown out massive self.
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 This is going to be a mile long snake, buddy!
Aaron Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 This is going to be a mile long snake, buddy! Mile + 2 feet long
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 If so then I'm gonna have ridden Diamondback enough times to go to the moon and back by the end of my life!
Maverick Man Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 The moon is 238,857 miles away from earth. Good luck.
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 I have my entire life ahead of me. I live to ride these things, I'll be spending plenty of time with it.
JAHill Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 To reach the moon and BACK, you must ride DBack 577,495.25 times!!!! My calculations Earth to moon- 238,857 miles Earth to moon and BACK- 477,714 miles 477714 miles converted into feet: 3,050,329,920 feet 3,050,329,920 feet divided by 5,282 (Diamondback's length in feet) Equals: 577,495.25 Rides On Diamondback.
FOFreak Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Lets just keep it at California, Beast1979!
Aaron Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 To reach the moon and BACK, you must ride DBack 577,495.25 times!!!! My calculations Earth to moon- 238,857 miles Earth to moon and BACK- 477,714 miles 477714 miles converted into feet: 3,050,329,920 feet 3,050,329,920 feet divided by 5,282 (Diamondback's length in feet) Equals: 577,495.25 Rides On Diamondback. Or an equivalent of 3.29 years of nonstop riding on Diamondback.
G-Force Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Or about 32 years of riding Diamondback 100 times a day during the offseason!
74Gibson Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 1. Ur crazy BEAST1979 but I like u. 2. I was just looking at the early construction pics from Apr-Jul and was really cool. I kinda forgot what everything used to look like and how much they have really done for this coaster. Everyone should check them out if they havn't recently. 3. Go away wind so we can see some more vertical construction.
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 1. Ur crazy BEAST1979 but I like u. 2. I was just looking at the early construction pics from Apr-Jul and was really cool. I kinda forgot what everything used to look like and how much they have really done for this coaster. Everyone should check them out if they havn't recently. 3. Go away wind so we can see some more vertical construction. 1. It's a nice goal to shoot for, and one you shouldn't be dissapointed in if you don't reach it. 2. It IS amazing how much it changed. It is one thing to install a coaster like Behemoth up north, but the fantastic changes to the area and work put into this is crazy. 3. Winds like this will go away soon. It's a thing called an "Algerian Front" where the Jet Stream dips down to the Ohio River Valley area and brings cold and windy weather to the Midwest. It will be gone by next week.
DropZone99 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 I can do it. I'll make it. Honestly, i doubt it. You will have to be at Kings Island every day of the season an ride Diamondback from opening to closing for a few seasons. Plus you got to remember that lines will get pretty huge, i doubt you will ever see a walkon on Diamondback until atleast 2011 (except ERT, ect..)
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 I can do it. I'll make it. Honestly, i doubt it. You will have to be at Kings Island every day of the season an ride Diamondback from opening to closing for a few seasons. Plus you got to remember that lines will get pretty huge, i doubt you will ever see a walkon on Diamondback until atleast 2011 (except ERT, ect..) Never say never or ever, EVER! I know I won't but I will have fun trying!
SonofBeast07 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 nothing has happened in like a week other than slow progress on the station
RailRider Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 And the completion of the first drop, the relocation of Clifford behind the Crypt, the digging and pouring of the footings for the final helix and numerous amounts of track and supports delivered to the hammer head. Yeah other than that, not much going on...
tigellinus Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 And the completion of the first drop, the relocation of Clifford behind the Crypt, the digging and pouring of the footings for the final helix and numerous amounts of track and supports delivered to the hammer head. Yeah other than that, not much going on... Haha!! I think people are also forgetting that erecting steel can be a very quick process with the proper prep work...remember on the coaster shows...they put up the pretzel loop and a turn on Tatsu all in one day, and similarly, they did the Immelman on Griffon all in one day, not to mention Griffon was still erecting track in late March and still opened on time the 2nd week of May. While Behemoth had a lot more work done at this time last year, they got little done in December (which shouldn't be KI's situation), and I'm leaving it in the hands of the experts!!
flightoffear1996 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 I have seen Firehawk a walk on a few times and that has low capcity. I be willing to bet you can find Diamondback under 10 minute waits next year. You just have to know when to go and ride them.
hausty1983 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Ok I know this has been asked before but are they going to put the boulders in like on the video for where they put the splashdown at and theme it just like it? Also I love the last webcam shot you posted Firehawkboy thats getting me soooo excited to ride DB in April!
hausty1983 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 I hope the ride crew are awesome just like The Beast crew are!
SonofBeast07 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 i guess a lot of stuff has been happening, just anxious to see that second hill go up
BigWhitey Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Not to be picky, but Behemoth and Diamondback are at about the same amount of progress in terms of construction dates. This picture was pulled off Behemoth's webpage and is dated on November 19. While DB's 2nd hill is not complete, I would say that it currently has more track up when you take the splashdown and return camelbacks into account; however Behemoth's station was further along at this point last year.
Beast1979 Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Behemoth and Diamondback are very different. I woud say Diamondback as of Nov. 19 is about where Behemoth was Dec. 15.
74Gibson Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Beast1979 is in highschool from what I can tell and I'm sure we all said stuff like that when we we're younger. And quite the meteorologist to be! I agree with several above about prep work. Look how long they spent clearing land and pouring footers. There's been a ton of progress it's just not as exciting as watching track or supports go up.
Beast1979 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Beast1979 is in highschool from what I can tell and I'm sure we all said stuff like that when we we're younger. And quite the meteorologist to be! 7th Grade, and yea, I've heard.
coaster_junky Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Beast1979 is in highschool from what I can tell and I'm sure we all said stuff like that when we we're younger. And quite the meteorologist to be! 7th Grade, and yea, I've heard. wow, i thought you were the same age as me, not my little sister.
DropZone99 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Beast1979 is in highschool from what I can tell and I'm sure we all said stuff like that when we we're younger. And quite the meteorologist to be! 7th Grade, and yea, I've heard. 7th. grade is high school now!?
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