Diamondback FOF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 It slams your stomach into your spine as it dives with eye-watering speeds down every drop, and at the top of every hill you literally float up completely out of your seat for like 3 straight seconds. It really pulls you through the hammerhead and helix too. I too did not staple myself. The ejector/floater air on every hill was spectacular. I love how it would throw you out of your seat and then you just hover there. AMAZING. I have to say my favorite seat is the very very back on the far outside (just don't do what I did, and put your arm all the way back directly over the water scoop as the train enters the splashdown.. my arm was dripping wet and I was wringing water out of my shirt sleeve! ) I agree about the splashdown. The animation does not do it justice. I got lucky enough to get a photo of it in the sunlight and it threw off a rainbow. In closing: I'm sorry, Millie. Yeah, my arm that was on the outside got quite wet too. I was going to see how wet I could get, but I was afraid the water coming up may be quite forceful and maybe do some damage, like give me a big bruise, or if my arm was bent and hit the right way, maybe even dislocate my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 During one of my rides in the back seat I was sitting on the left side and turned around to watch the splashdown and got sprayed in the face. It wasn't as much as I would get hurt or anything, just enough to get my head a little wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Wow, I didn't think the splash would really affect people in the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 During one of my rides in the back seat I was sitting on the left side and turned around to watch the splashdown and got sprayed in the face. It wasn't as much as I would get hurt or anything, just enough to get my head a little wet. Exact same thing happened to me. I wanted to see the splash so I turned around and got nailed. I thought it was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSoB Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I thought the ride was pretty amazing... The second drop had my feet bent straight out. I was a bit dissapointed about the on ride photo location. It caught a bad look on my face both rides. I got my second ride at night and have to say it is one of the best night rides. Although The Beast family gives it a run for its money at night. I am completely bummed about not getting a first rider shirt. I had to work and didn't get to the park till 5. I'm hoping to catch one on Ebay (any one have an extra ). I wanted one because it would go well on my wall along witht the poster I won at the winter blues party and the teaser sign I won at the KIC second coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I may possibly have an extra shirt, size XL. How much are you willing to pay? . No, seriously . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I didn't get a t-shirt either. I got in line for the ERT, but tried the test seat and the guy said I wouldn't fit. So I walked over to the exit and sat. There I met gabelogan who also couldn't fit, sorry bud. Later, when I met up with gigacoaster, violakat, PhantomTheater, pkiruler, and keiko_coaster, they forced me on. Kat reassured me the test seat was inaccurate. So I gave it a shot and fit with the help of Mr. Cory Butcher. Unfortunately, they had ran out of shirts by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I didn't get a t-shirt either. I got in line for the ERT, but tried the test seat and the guy said I wouldn't fit. So I walked over to the exit and sat. There I met gabelogan who also couldn't fit, sorry bud. Later, when I met up with gigacoaster, violakat, PhantomTheater, pkiruler, and keiko_coaster, they forced me on. Kat reassured me the test seat was inaccurate. So I gave it a shot and fit with the help of Mr. Cory Butcher. Unfortunately, they had ran out of shirts by then. The shirt doesn't matter At least you got to ride it. I saw some poor soul take the walk of shame as my friend and I were about to board the train. I don't even know the guy, but I felt really sorry for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrmac Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Regarding Diamondback: Words fail to describe the intense experience of this coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I didn't get a t-shirt either. I got in line for the ERT, but tried the test seat and the guy said I wouldn't fit. So I walked over to the exit and sat. There I met gabelogan who also couldn't fit, sorry bud. Later, when I met up with gigacoaster, violakat, PhantomTheater, pkiruler, and keiko_coaster, they forced me on. Kat reassured me the test seat was inaccurate. So I gave it a shot and fit with the help of Mr. Cory Butcher. Unfortunately, they had ran out of shirts by then. I also feel bad, and there was one that I witnessed that didn't even look big. Why he had to take the walk I don't know. Then again, on my last Diamondback ride, I was stapled...and yes I mean STAPLED into the seat. "I need one more click from you." - NO! BTW - I never have trouble fitting into coasters. I personally think the operator saw that I had a little room in between my lap and the lap bar and decided to be a...ahem...nice little ride operator doing his job correctly. Flyer, who wants to fly, not be stapled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 On the splashdown, I always turn around (If in back outer edge seat) and look directly into the scoop and get splashed right in the face, it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I wanted to get wet on the splashdown but was on the inside seats in the final car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmarq Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Most of the ride gave you a freefalling sensation which was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Most of the ride gave you a freefalling sensation which was amazing. Or even a free-flying sensation. Flyer, who loves to fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have to ask you this flyer. How you like that trim on Diamondback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have to ask you this flyer. How you like that trim on Diamondback? I'll answer a question with a question: Do you really have to ask? Flyer, who hates both of them, but loves the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 After taking some night rides last night I can add that with the trim barely grabbing, the 5th hill was producing some killer air!! Same with the 6th drop when the MCBR barely slowed. However, I think the trim is going to be mostly used, but I hope its night use can be limited at the least. Also, I figured out why Behemoth's hammerhead is so d*mn good!...it comes after the 2nd hill! But I still can't get over how much I'm digging the 3rd hill. And with each ride I like D-back more and more...its best attribute is the layout for sure. With all the interaction from the midway, Crypt and on-looker's, the seclusion of flying around back in the woods, and then the finale of diving straight into the Splashdown; it has one of the sexiest layouts of any coaster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 After taking some night rides last night I can add that with the trim barely grabbing, the 5th hill was producing some killer air!! Same with the 6th drop when the MCBR barely slowed. However, I think the trim is going to be mostly used, but I hope its night use can be limited at the least. I have no doubt that both will be mostly, or always, used. See my signature for my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek9312 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I ended up riding Diamondback 3 times yesterday. I rode in row 4 with my dad the first ride, row 11 on my second ride with my mom, and row 3 on my last ride with my girlfriend. From the moment I entered the line for Diamondback to the time I got off I had a VERY big smile on my face. The first ride was awesome, it gave excellent airtime, speed, and a smooth and comfortable ride and the other two rides were no different. I now think in my opinion that Diamondback is the best ride in the park, even better than Beast and Drop Tower, and especially with the first drop more thrilling. I was glad when I saw Don Helbig and Greg Scheid in the station that literally everybody getting off the ride looked at them and said "good ride gentlemen" "fantastic ride" things like that. Its comments like that that make the park very, very happy and I could see both smile from all of the comments given to them. Also not only do I think its the best ride in the park, my dad does also. My dad started coming to the park at the age of 15 when The Beast first opened in 1979. He has loved The Beast ever since then and now, especially '07 and '08 that is all he would ride at the park because he liked it so much. When we hit the final brakes of Diamondback on our first ride he was shaking his arm and yelling "awesome ride!" and it really put an even bigger smile on my face. He ended up riding Diamondback 4 times yesterday and didn't ride The Beast at all and said that Diamondback is now his new favorite ride at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 After a certain amount of coaxing by some very persuasive people here, I got in line despite not being able to fit in the test seat. Well, it was worth it. We waited 48 minutes. I got on and still couldn't really fit. Luckily, my friend Cory Butcher was there to give me push. (Thanks, Cory.) The ride was absolutely incredible! I'm thrilled to have it in KI. It was nice seeing you Chase, it had been a while! I am glad you enjoyed your ride! Diamondback truly is a wonderful experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It certainly had been awhile. It certainly is unbelievable. I can't wait to ride again. Well...when there's less of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufnstuf Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I had an interesting experience with the lap bar. The first time I rode (during the auction rides) I sat in the last car, first middle seat (is that 8-2 or 13-1?). Anyway, the attendant had to physically push down on the lap bar to get it to lock and I was in tight. There was no air on the ride and I was hugely disappointed. The second time, I sat in the second car, second middle seat (2-3 or 3-2) and there was plenty of space after the bar locked and I got huge air and really loved the ride. Are there specific seats for larger theighs or perhaps I was just sitting differently the second time? I wanted to add that both times the safety indicator line (or whatever it's called) was at the same place - just visable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk fan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So unfortunately I wasn't able to be there Saturday as I had to work 7am - 7pm. (I'm a RN) But I so can't wait to ride this beauty!!! Couple of questions ---- I'm going to be taking my daughter here in the next couple of weeks with a couple of friends; when you guys say they assign your seats do they actually tell you what seats to sit in meaning I'll be seperated by my daughter if I'm riding with her? And also some of you rode it 2 and 3 times Sat. did you spend your whole day in line or did you get ride other things? How long was the actual wait (I have an impatient girl) 1 - 2 hours I think I can handle!! Has anyone posted their on-ride photos? Sorry for all of the questons; I'm just bummed I couldn't be there on opening day. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'm going to be taking my daughter here in the next couple of weeks with a couple of friends; when you guys say they assign your seats do they actually tell you what seats to sit in meaning I'll be seperated by my daughter if I'm riding with her? No, they won't separate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 ^^Also, to add to that...KI really is right with their line tip...don't ride in the morning!! If the season goes like Saturday did, the line will just be shorter as the day goes on. But I want to see how this weekend continues to play out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 My first ride i waited from the effiel tower. 90 minutes. My 2nd ride I waited 1 hour from the blue ice cream shop. Line is about the fastest moving line I have seen. They assign you seats but you can go where you want anyway. I rode the front seat waiting only 1 extra train. They told me to go to row 8 but we just moved to the front row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catzdrummer09 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 FANTASTIC! Best airtime on a coaster ever! I only had to wait 45 minutes both times I rode it. We ran straight to it and found a line all the way back to The Beast. A park official said like 6 hours....it was three at most. But we decided to skip it anyway. When we came back the line was just barely past the entrance, the attendant said 1.5 hours but it was only 45 minutes. I also got soaked on that splashdown. The first time I was place in the very back and the wind was blowing just the right way and I got drenched. Also, the trims and MCBR were fantastic. The trim was barely noticeable and the drop after that MCBR was amazing due to the fact that it barely slowed the train. But one of my favorite parts has to be the layout. The way it goes out into the woods all secluded and then comes back to the midway with all the guests watching and then that spectacular splashdown all made for an amaing ride. Diamondback is one of my favorite coasters if not number 1. But, on a side note, the park was excellent. There werent really that many people there...my longest wait was an hour and a half for Firehawk. I only saw one person smoking out of place, and when I reported a group of girls screaming and cussing and bumping into people and even punching random guests, park employees acted quickly to remove them, (Especially after one of the girls flipped off the bar and smacked her face on the ground and proceeded to remove the blood with her dirty sock due to the fact that she wasn't wearing shoes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk fan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 When getting into the park when heading towards DB what is the quickest way to get to the line? Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksings Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The first ride was just...words cannot explain! I had the front car and the first drop was AMAZING!!! The second ride I sat in seat 11 and the ride was equally awesome but the front seats definitely win!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperg Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 When getting into the park when heading towards DB what is the quickest way to get to the line? Maria through Nick Universe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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