CoasterFanatic. Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Diamondback has been seen with cranes around it, with the speculation that it is being torn down which isn't the case. Instead, we could be in for a treat and get an even faster lift hill like Orion or have the slower lift hill. Personally, to me I like Diamondback's slower lift hill to create suspense since it is revolved around a snake, whilst Orion is revolved around Orion's belt and space, launching you fast up to make it feel like you're being launched. Who knows though! It'll be an exciting surprise they haven't announced yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic. Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Also, I am a new member to the group and absolutely love Kings Island. Get a gold pass every year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Probably won’t notice a difference with the chain lift. They have a 10-ish year life to them. Diamondback is having its 13th season this year. Cool find! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks944 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I'm pretty sure it will be exactly the same just a new chain. They wear out like any other moving part. Speed of the lift would have to do with the motor and gearing assembly not the chain. I wonder if a faster lift would slightly increase capacity though. Im guessing maybe a few seconds faster ride time for a Orion speed lift but would that increase capacity or just have you waiting in brake run for a little longer haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterteam Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Likely a pro-active measure considering GateKeeper had issues last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterJack Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Coasterteam said: Likely a pro-active measure considering GateKeeper had issues last season. Especially considering GateKeeper is a few years newer than Diamondback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 If indeed a faster chain lift were to come to Diamondback, I think it could improve the ride experience. I would definitely be excited for that! -MDMC, not a huge fan of Diamondback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewMcPuke Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I know it may seem pretty out there, but Diamondback could use a tunnel or two to give it an edge over Orion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 2 hours ago, CorkscrewMcPuke said: I know it may seem pretty out there, but Diamondback could use a tunnel or two to give it an edge over Orion. Diamondback already has Orion beat in the Golden Ticket Awards. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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