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Last night, I got to PKI for the first time this season. (Yeah yeah, I've been busy lately). So during my 20 minute wait for The Beast I watch a little of the 25th anniversary documentary and during it, there's a place where it says that The Beast goes 70 mph. I know for a fact that it goes 65 mph, because it states that here and at rcdb. Anyone know how or why they put that in the video?

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Roller coasters do not have a set speed. They differ on many diffrent conditions. Especially the wooden ones. 70mph is sorta the record I believe but that speed had caused alot of stress on the track. So they slowed it down to keep it in its best shape. Without the brakes it would be alot like sob...

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I would like to purhcase this video as well. Maybe if PKI gets many requests, they will sell the video at a later date. So, all people interested in buying this video, I would suggest calling PKI and making a formal request. Although, I'm not sure what department you would talk to.

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I remember when The Beast opened. That first year, it was touted as hitting 70 mph. Guinness published a top speed of 64.77 mph. (if my memory is clear) I can remember the structure violently swaying on the last curve before the 2nd lift, so either it has been slowed down...or the structure has been reinforced. (or both)

UntamedBeast, I like your sig. When the ride opened it was touted as the "biggest, baddest, longest, fastest coaster in the world"

God, I feel old....

As for the video, I'll poke around a little to see if it will be made available. A friend of mine is featured on it.

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Not sure on the Video. PKI is not well know for selling videos of the park for some reason. I bet someone from the press got a copy of video on Media day for the local news. The only bad thing about that is the tape can not leave the building. I got to see BB video when Jeff came by for a show when I was co-oping.

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I finally saw the entire video this past weekend. It was very well done in my opinion. I just wish I could have actually seen the entire thing. The glare off of some of the televisions was rather bad when I was in line. Also, there were some parts where I was standing in line too far away from a monitor see the video. I would like to have a copy of the documentary, if they are selling it.

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It's too bad that they are not known for selling videos about their park. sad.gif

This is the greatest way of self-promotion. I mean, up at Cedar Point, you can buy the video shown on the Discovery Channel called the World's Largest Amusement Park. I have a copy and have watched it several times. I'm not bored of it yet.

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