Ki Man Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hey doods. So Kings Island got this new ride, Diamondback. It's pretty awesome. It looks very pretty, the lines move quickly...even with a two train op. Diamondback has lots of airtime, and a very...very steep drop that might rival Millennium Force. Does it live up to the hype and expectations of a custom B&M hyper? YES. Does it excede the hype and expectations? ...maybe. I got about 10 rides, front seat...back seat, and everything in between. It's a front seat ride. But the backseat is pretty darn good, too. Any negatives? While most people talk about the trims, I'll throw something else in there. -Trim and MCBR do suck, but they don't take much away. -To me, especially when comparing to Goliath SFOG...the helix and the hammerhead seem weak. Goliath, I was PLASTERED into my seat...but Diamondback just kind of twirls you around. Fun? Sure. Outstanding element? Eh. I think it's a top 10 ride, I'd put Maverick over it, but I'm not ready to say anything else! It's a fantastic ride that Kings Island has been in need for. There's B&M floater air and surprise!!! OMFG!!! I'm going to fall out of my seat!!!!! air! Onto the photos! I know they kind of suck....it was raining half the time. Yes....Diamondback + Rain = Ouch. One other cool thing was that I saw a guy wearing a B&M hat...so I thought, "Where else could you get a B&M hat..besides B&M!" So I walked up to the guy and asked if he was from B&M, and he was. I told him it was cool to meet him and great job on a fantastic coaster! I'll be updating pictures throughout tonight! RUN EVERYONE....RUN TO Diamondback!!! It's 11AM..and slightly rainy. About 65* ....and I'm giggling like a little girl. First train of the day. I spy a KIC dude. It's a big hill, but the lift is FAST! Ohhhh....the station...I'M INSIDE IT Very back....ride side...YES! My ride is here! This is my OH!!!! face. This is like....God's hand guiding you to the station. And about....4 rides later, I decided to take a break. Cresting the hill.... OMG THIS IS WAY STEEPER THAN IT LOOKS B&M, thank you for this hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'm guessing these are from Today? April 19th? Hope to see more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yes, there was no sun....there was rain bahahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 ^Yeah I know how that feels. Especially in the front seat. But so worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Was the park very crowded today? Also, was the entire DB queue filled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Was the park very crowded today? Also, was the entire DB queue filled? To say the least. I believe I saw the line at it's longest as it snaked around to the Larosas in Rivertown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 ^Yesterday? Or today? Today it was about....45 minutes to an hour at most. But I kind of ditched my uncle and went to Diamondback all day! Single rider line works so well. Thanks for listening, Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yeah, I was talking about today at the private event. Was there a wait in a temporary queue, or just the normal queue. If it was just the normal queue, then yeah, the SRL would be nice. It'd be a pretty much walk on for DB. How were other waits at the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 ^Yesterday? Or today? Today it was about....45 minutes to an hour at most. But I kind of ditched my uncle and went to Diamondback all day! Single rider line works so well. Thanks for listening, Don! That was yesterday. Sadly I can't go to the park today so i'll have to wait until Saturday to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 That dude you spy is Me . I was the first Train out of the day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 That dude you spy is Me . I was the first Train out of the day today. Haha oh yeah! I've got a few more pictures of your train I'll post later! I'm uploading as we speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 The pictures aren't fuzzy...it's the rain you're seeing :cry: I'm sorry these look so bad! Lot's of red steel allll over the place. Shield your eyes! Diamondback's spitting venom! Hold, please. Mm.....floatyness. You really feel the speed coming out of the ravine. Half Poncho Half Army dude is unsure of his riding experience. Yeah, it's prettty much likeee that. ALMOST 90* DEGREESE You've got a bit more of free falling to do. Annndddd now you're at ground level. Hai Jared!!!! You're so right about this hill. It's awesome. Diamondback likes to slither allll over Rivertown. It's so pretty. Even on a cloudy day. Here's what happens after the second hill...and until the airtime hills. This part is all sorts of amazingness. Twisty forces, airtime pop, then drop into the ravine. I think....I THINK...Fry took a shot similar to this up at Behemoth. I'm not sure if it was him though, but thanks for the inspiration! Mr. Redhood is NOT happy. He better like out of midcourse airtime. Diamondback, you can kick my ass out of the seat alll day! OH YES! May I please have another? Car three is thinking...."GRRR I'm a scary bear!!!" Everyone..quick! Make a squirrel face! UGHHH I GOT THE VENOM IN ME EYES! You spin my head right round right round... This is MY oh!!!! face. Personal space, plz Diamondback. When ya go down down, when ya gooo.... Cha-Ching! My, what funky patterened clothes you have! This better be an acceptable amount of wetness... Wierd angle. Hey! Check out that popular dood! I'm a turtle...riding a snake! Chhhhaaaaa ching!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Oh crap oh crap oh crap. Acrosss the water OH SH****TTTTTT!!! Sklloooosshhh. Is how it sounds. Weee..down across the water. We're dry! Oh man, this is going to be close.... Barely! I wish there was more force on this helix... Look out below! TAKE COVER!!! How much water is behind us? SKLOOOHSHSHSHSHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It does actualy make that noise! CRAZY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Excellant photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I love the dude turning around to look at it behind him! I stuck my arm out to the side to see if it would get wet and I could feel the spray. I may look at it next time. And yes, it really does make that noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Amazing pictures KI Man!! You have some serious talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the comments! And I did turn around to check out the watersplash on my first ride in the back right seat....I got wet. It was like a grenade went off in the water right behind me! Arm got wet, and my face a bit. But it was awesome. More pics to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Man those are some really nice pictures there KI Man. And nice trip report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperg Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very good pics & I love the story behind em.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Zach, As always a great trip report...I can't pronounce "SKLOOOHSHSHSHSHS", but I look forward to hearing if you spelled it correctly! See ya, J.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Zach, As always a great trip report...I can't pronounce "SKLOOOHSHSHSHSHS", but I look forward to hearing if you spelled it correctly! See ya, J.D. I'll be able to show you when you come visit the park! Looking forward to it! -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalkerChick Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok so i just want to say that i'm saddened that i'm not mentioned in this AT ALL since i was there with you in spirit through my hourly updates via cellular phone! lol well more than every hour... the texts were after every new row haha. Next time we go we'll totally have to go together hun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 WOW. That is an outstanding photo right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 "Half Poncho Half Army Dude". I'm still laughin' at that one! Great pics! Excellent narration, too. The faces are priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ki Man! I saw you on sunday.. I was in the group right in frount of you in the morning, waiting for Diamondback.. I was the tallest one with a grey sweatshirt on.. Very nice photos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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