shawnofthedead Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "Photo: Ride technicians place a vehicle for a Banshee train on the tracks." Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter Look at the high arch on the seats. I dont see anybodys feet touching the ground. For the ones that are worried about that lol. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yup, looks like snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoe124 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Deer? Bugs? Grass? What about humans? Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there? I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening. I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you. Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid. But hey, I'm just a BB1. I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Deer? Bugs? Grass? What about humans? Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there? I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening. I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you. Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid. But hey, I'm just a BB1. I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion! Infront or on? BB1, who wouldn't like to touch the cars at 60+ mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoe124 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Deer? Bugs? Grass? What about humans? Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there? I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening. I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you. Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid. But hey, I'm just a BB1. I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion! Infront or on? BB1, who wouldn't like to touch the cars at 60+ mph. You have touched The Beast cars at 60+ mph lots of times, i would guess! So has everybody else who has ever ridden it! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Especially my butt...it's touching it the whole ride.. I went there 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterama Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 *Queue the awkward silence*. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I said what what 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 You said butt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 But less so on Diamondback. Better to say butt than be one. Terp, resisting references to the night row. Oopsie. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 You said what what in...I have said too much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 If they started doing test runs now, how would the cold/snow effect the operation of the train? Or would it make no difference? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Most steel coasters, including B&M, have a maufacturer recommended minimum temperature below which it is advised not to operate the coaster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Carowinds isn't in Ohio. Terp -- just notin'. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits.... I think more amazing is the fact that it has ever BEEN in the single digits in the Carolinas during the Carowinds operating season. Unless this happened during test runs or whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Diamondback has operated at Haunt when temperatures have dipped into the low 30's. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Will Banshee's minimum operating temperature be around the same? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpSonofBeast Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Diamondback has operated at Haunt when temperatures have dipped into the low 30's. Confirmed...not the greatest idea to ride it when it's that cold tho O.o brrrrrrrr you're in for a cold ride 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits....I think more amazing is the fact that it has ever BEEN in the single digits in the Carolinas during the Carowinds operating season.Unless this happened during test runs or whatever. Afterburn operated durint Winterfest 2005 furthermore, as per SC state law Carowinds has to follow manufactor's guidelines anr recommendations just like KI does. During SCarowinds, it can get below freezing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I know Griffon can't operate under 40 degrees. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well. This is the same thing that I've always heard. And I've seen it practiced quite often. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 During my epic Halloween Haunt 2010 night ride on Beast, it was around 40 degrees at best. The coaster ran great, but my sister and her friend HAD to scream the entire ride, having their mouths open. I usually keep mine closed on roller coasters, BTW... The next day? I was fine, but they had sore throats. A bit off-topic, but not really... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well. I once rode Diamondback on a chilly October morning when it was 40 degrees outside. It was an unenjoyably cold experience. I can't fathom any rider having a good time at lower temperatures, whether it is able to be run at lower temperatures or not. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 ^ I rode it in the morning of Closing Day 2013 with temperatures in the mid 30s. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I prefer a cold morning ride on The Beast than Diamondback, but hey, that's just my opinion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 ^ I rode it in the morning of Closing Day 2013 with temperatures in the mid 30s. I was on the second train of The Beast that morning and once we hit the second lift hill, I started wondering why I was wearing a t-shirt.... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I once rode The Beast in light snow in mid-April. Got that credit out of the way. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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