Would you want Slingshot to return?

[SonofBaconator]

Personally, I would like to see one brought back and placed elsewhere. Maybe painted and with a light package and located somewhere around BLSC since there’s ample amounts of space.

Edit: Wow people really don’t miss Slingshot

[medford]

I was one of the "no" votes, but since nobody gave their reasoning why they voted no, I'll throw mine out there.  I'll start by saying I've never ridden Sling Shot, nor anything like it and never intend to.  But that isn't my reasoning for voting no.  I will never ride the new rides they just put into Adventure port either (spinny things dont serve me well) either but I much prefer those.  Sling Shot was often a no line just kind of sitting there ride.  I'm sure the upcharge nature of the ride played a roll in it, but it kind of just took up space.  Meanwhile, I believe the new rides at KI will have a consistent line and will serve to please those that are willing and able to ride them.  While I may not be able to ride them, the joy and experience they bring to those that do (like the rest of my family) will pull those potential riders away from other rides in the park that I do enjoy, shortening the lines up ever so slightly.  Slingshot never shortened up any lines by more than a handful of people spread across the park at any given moment.

[WoodVengeance]

4 hours ago, SonofBaconator said:

Personally, I would like to see one brought back and placed elsewhere. Maybe painted and with a light package and located somewhere around BLSC since there’s ample amounts of space.

Edit: Wow people really don’t miss Slingshot

If you're referring to the space between BLSC and Diamondback, I think a slingshot ride (or any tall flat ride for that matter) would look a bit cramped in the skyline being located that close to the Eiffel Tower. Maybe it could be placed in Rivertown in the area where The Crypt was? That area of the park is really lacking in flat rides and opening up the area where The Crypt was could present the possibility of a flat ride expansion for that section of the park. Personally, I think there are other options they could go with for flat rides but I don't think a new slingshot ride would be a bad fit.

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

My answer is I think the park made the right decision getting rid of Slingshot and replacing it with a new family ride that isn't an upcharge attraction. While I know some people enjoyed the ride, I just feel like slingshot rides belong at those roadsize FEC's/Boardwalk parks where everything is an upcharge attraction rather than at a large regional/destination amusement park like Kings Island. I also thought the placement of Slingshot was in a bad place especially after the construction of Banshee where the view of Banshee was basically blocked by those 2 ugly looking truss towers. I honestly feel KI doesn't need anymore upcharge rides. 

[MDMC01]

5 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

My answer is I think the park made the right decision getting rid of Slingshot and replacing it with a new family ride that isn't an upcharge attraction. While I know some people enjoyed the ride, I just feel like slingshot rides belong at those roadsize FEC's/Boardwalk parks where everything is an upcharge attraction rather than at a large regional/destination amusement park like Kings Island. I also thought the placement of Slingshot was in a bad place especially after the construction of Banshee where the view of Banshee was basically blocked by those 2 ugly looking truss towers. I honestly feel KI doesn't need anymore upcharge rides. 

I do like how much better the skyline looks; you also get a great view of Banshee (and Delirium) from Cargo Loco's line:

This picture doesn't do it justice, but I really love the views the queue provides.

 

[johnjniehaus]

I voted no. First I'm not the target audience for an additional cost attraction because if it's more than $5 I'm not paying it. I rode eXtreme Skyflyer three times on a day where they ran a $5 special (I only paid once, friends paid other two times). I never rode slingshot and I have already ridden it's replacement Cargo Loco 

[TombRaiderFTW]

I voted no. I'm indifferent to it being an upcharge; I just never enjoyed riding it. I rode it a few times.

I have similar feelings about Xtreme Skyflyer.

[IndyGuy4KI]

I voted no. Never really cared for it or rode it. Now for some reason with CP being a resort, I feel having on there makes more sense that KI. I can't really explain why I feel that way though.

[FUN&ONLY!]

I also voted no. SlingShot was fun to watch, but it was kind of an eyesore. I kind of hope Xtreme Skyflyer meets the same fate as SlingShot if and when Action Zone gets revamped. Like SlingShot, I think Xtreme Skyflyer is a bit of an eyesore. Removing that ride would also open up that section of Action Zone and possibly allow for the addition of a flat ride or two.

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

4 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

I voted no. Never really cared for it or rode it. Now for some reason with CP being a resort, I feel having on there makes more sense that KI. I can't really explain why I feel that way though.

I feel the same since while CP is a large thrill amusement park, it is a beachfront resort and a lot of beaches/boardwalks tend to have upcharge attractions like that. 

[Rivertown Rider]

I also voted no.  I'm not a big fan of upcharge attractions at general admission parks.  I would also be good if Skyflyer was removed.  I do like what KI has been doing adding family flats that can also run during Winterfest.