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'''Diamondback''' is a [[steel roller coaster]] located at [[Kings Island]] in [[Mason, Ohio]]. Manufactured by [[Bolliger & Mabillard]] (B&M), the ride opened in 2009 as the first [[hypercoaster]] to feature a [[Roller coaster elements#Splashdown|splashdown effect]] and the first B&M roller coaster at Kings Island.<ref name="Coaster critic">{{cite news |title=Diamondback to tower over Kings Island in 2009|url=http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2008/08/diamondback-to-tower-over-kings-island.html |publisher=The Coaster Critic| |
'''Diamondback''' is a [[steel roller coaster]] located at [[Kings Island]] in [[Mason, Ohio]], United States. Manufactured by [[Bolliger & Mabillard]] (B&M), the ride opened in 2009 as the first [[hypercoaster]] to feature a [[Roller coaster elements#Splashdown|splashdown effect]] and the first B&M roller coaster at Kings Island.<ref name="Coaster critic">{{cite news |title=Diamondback to tower over Kings Island in 2009|url=http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2008/08/diamondback-to-tower-over-kings-island.html |publisher=The Coaster Critic|access-date=August 2, 2012}}</ref> It is located in [[Kings Island#Rivertown|Rivertown]] just behind [[Kings Island#International Street|International Street]] and the [[Eiffel Tower (Cedar Fair)|Eiffel Tower]]. Diamondback was the biggest investment in Kings Island’s history at the time, costing $22 million to build, but that figure was surpassed in 2014 by [[Banshee (roller coaster)|Banshee]]. The coaster features a {{convert|230|ft|m|adj=on}} lift hill with a {{convert|215|ft|m|adj=on}} drop and a maximum speed of {{convert|80|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Stats">{{cite news|title=Diamondback Statistics|url=http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 2, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127122754/http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm|archive-date=January 27, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> It is similar to [[Behemoth (roller coaster)|Behemoth]] at [[Canada's Wonderland]] in statistics, layout, and seating. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Construction of Diamondback began on October 11, 2007, with the removal of a tree.<ref name="a tree">{{cite news|title=Did you know?|url=http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=badd8f9e-684a-46ba-80d0-a4ced97a1822|publisher=Kings Island| |
Construction of Diamondback began on October 11, 2007, with the removal of a tree.<ref name="a tree">{{cite news|title=Did you know?|url=http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=badd8f9e-684a-46ba-80d0-a4ced97a1822|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 2, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128040706/http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=badd8f9e-684a-46ba-80d0-a4ced97a1822|archive-date=January 28, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Swan Lake was drained and filled with concrete before opening day in 2008; this would become the location of Diamondback's splashdown element.<ref name="KIC">{{cite news|title=Kings Island history|url=http://www.kicentral.com/history/timeline.php|publisher=Kings Island Central|access-date=August 2, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006134743/http://www.kicentral.com/history/timeline.php|archive-date=October 6, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Kings Island started teasing visitors during the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 with signs saying, "Ride Sally ride" and "Steep incline ahead."<ref name="coaster net">{{cite news|title=Diamondback to strike Kings Island for 2009|url=http://www.coaster-net.com/news/937-diamondback-to-strike-kings-island-for-2009/|publisher=Coaster-Net|access-date=August 4, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219203059/http://coaster-net.com/news/937-diamondback-to-strike-kings-island-for-2009/|archive-date=December 19, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Diamondback was announced on August 6, 2008 as the largest investment in Kings Island history. The ride was topped off with the {{convert|230|foot|m}} lift hill on October 30. The last piece of track was installed on January 26, 2009.<ref name="track complete">{{cite news|title=Diamondback track complete|url=http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=86f94690-4b99-4711-a7dc-c745802bfd36|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 11, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127041930/http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=86f94690-4b99-4711-a7dc-c745802bfd36|archive-date=January 27, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Testing began the following month.<ref name="testing">{{cite news |title=Diamondback testing|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTSGzLwCEh8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bTSGzLwCEh8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=Kings Island |date=February 27, 2009|access-date=August 2, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Diamondback officially opened on April 18, 2009.<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Diamondback|location=Kings Island|rcdb_number=4253|access-date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Diamondback reached a milestone of one million riders in July 2009,<ref name="1,000,000 rider">{{cite news|title=Diamondback gives 1,000,000th rider|url=http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=badd8f9e-684a-46ba-80d0-a4ced97a1822|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 4, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128040706/http://kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=badd8f9e-684a-46ba-80d0-a4ced97a1822|archive-date=January 28, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and another milestone of ten million riders in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kings Island: Racer coaster tallies its 100 millionth rider | website=The Indianapolis Star | date=July 28, 2014 | url=https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2014/07/28/kings-island-beasts-millionth-rider-diamondback-racer-banshee-coaster-milestones/13259385/ | access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> |
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===First rider auction=== |
===First rider auction=== |
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On February 3, 2009, Kings Island announced they would hold an auction for the first riders on Diamondback. The winners of the auction would be given a commemorative first rider ticket, a special gift from the park, and an admission ticket. All proceeds from the auction would go to ''A Kid Again'' non-profit organization, formerly known as ''Adventures for Wish Kids''.<ref name="auction">{{cite news|title=Let the bidding begin!|url=http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=d031ae22-3367-4f21-8f31-fe9174e45c62|publisher=Kings Island| |
On February 3, 2009, Kings Island announced they would hold an auction for the first riders on Diamondback. The winners of the auction would be given a commemorative first rider ticket, a special gift from the park, and an admission ticket. All proceeds from the auction would go to ''A Kid Again'' non-profit organization, formerly known as ''Adventures for Wish Kids''.<ref name="auction">{{cite news|title=Let the bidding begin!|url=http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=d031ae22-3367-4f21-8f31-fe9174e45c62|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 2, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127105306/http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=d031ae22-3367-4f21-8f31-fe9174e45c62|archive-date=January 27, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The first rider auction raised $102,000. The first eight trains, or the first 256 seats were auctioned off. The average bid was $398 per seat.<ref name="auction results">{{cite news|title=Diamondback first rides auction tops $100,000!|url=http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=3ae7909e-e3e7-49d9-b359-b6f2d7d7576a|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 3, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127075220/http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/index.cfm?entry=3ae7909e-e3e7-49d9-b359-b6f2d7d7576a|archive-date=January 27, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="cantonrep">{{cite news|title=Roller coaster opens in Ohio|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/ohio/x718260435/Roller-coaster-that-plunges-215-feet-opens-in-Ohio|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|date=April 18, 2009|access-date=August 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118191729/http://www.cantonrep.com/ohio/x718260435/Roller-coaster-that-plunges-215-feet-opens-in-Ohio|archive-date=January 18, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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==Ride experience== |
==Ride experience== |
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| ⚫ | After the [[train (roller coaster)|train]] leaves the [[station (roller coaster)|station]], it begins its ascent up the {{convert|230|foot|m}} [[chain lift hill]]. Once reaching the top of the hill, the coaster drops {{convert|215|ft|m}} at 74° over the [[Kings Island#Rivertown|Rivertown]] midway reaching speeds up to {{convert|80|mph}}. It then curves to the right up a {{convert|193|foot|m}} hill, past [[Mystic Timbers]]' first drop, and then dives into the ravine, curving again to the left. The ride then ascends a {{convert|131|foot|m}} camelback hill and drops, curving left into the [[Roller coaster elements#Hammerhead turn|hammerhead turn]]. After dropping out of the hammerhead, the train travels up a {{convert|129|foot|m}} hill (which has a [[trim brake]]). After the fourth hill, the train turns down into a 287° counter-clockwise helix, containing the on-ride photo camera, and into the [[mid-course brake run]]. After the short brake run the train drops down into the ravine, raising into a pair of bunny hop hills before entering the final clockwise helix of 323°. After the final helix, the train passes over the Rivertown midway a second time and drops into the splashdown finale, slowing the train down before going up another hill into the final [[brake run]]. After braking, the train takes a left U-turn and heads back into the station.<ref name="Stats"/><ref name="POV">{{cite web |title=Diamondback POV|year=2009|publisher=Coaster Force|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jo1Xj9iLt4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/6Jo1Xj9iLt4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=August 2, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> One cycle of the ride lasts about 3 minutes.<ref name=Stats /> |
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==Characteristics== |
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| ⚫ | After the [[train (roller coaster)|train]] leaves the [[station (roller coaster)|station]], it begins its ascent up the {{convert|230|foot|m}} [[chain lift hill]]. Once reaching the top of the hill, the coaster drops {{convert|215|ft|m}} at 74° over the [[Kings Island#Rivertown|Rivertown]] midway reaching speeds up to {{convert|80 |
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===Splashdown=== |
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[[File:Diamondback splashdown from the station.jpg|right|thumb|A train in the splashdown element.]] |
[[File:Diamondback splashdown from the station.jpg|right|thumb|A train in the splashdown element.]] |
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Diamondback is the first hyper coaster to feature a [[Roller coaster elements#Splashdown|splashdown]]. Scoops positioned at the back sides of the last car on each train send water soaring at heights of {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}} as the train passes. Splashdowns generally |
Diamondback is the first hyper coaster to feature a [[Roller coaster elements#Splashdown|splashdown]]. Scoops positioned at the back sides of the last car on each train send water soaring at heights of {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}} as the train passes. Splashdowns generally do not cause riders to get wet; they are used for a visual effect as well as to slow the train down. The splashdown is located in the former Swan Boat pond.<ref name="Coaster critic"/><ref name="KIC"/> |
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| ⚫ | Diamondback operates with three open-air stadium style steel and fiberglass trains. The trains are the same prototype trains seen on [[Behemoth (roller coaster)|Behemoth]] at [[Canada's Wonderland]], [[Thunder Striker]] at [[Carowinds]] and [[Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya]] at [[PortAventura Park]]. Diamondback was the first roller coaster in the United States to feature the new trains. Each car seats four passengers, with two front seats set near the middle of the car and two rear seats set closer to the sides of the car, forming a "V" shape. The front car of each train features a yellow/orange snake head with long fangs, while the inside of the trains are black, red, and orange. Riders are restrained by a single T-shaped lap bar. There are three trains total, each train featuring a different fin color: green, red, or brown. Under the sides of the last car on each train are the scoops for the splashdown at the end.<ref name="Coaster critic"/><ref name="Track">{{cite news|title=Track layout and train information|year=2009|url=http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/ride/layout.cfm|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=August 3, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127143921/http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/ride/layout.cfm|archive-date=January 27, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> For the 2018 season, the original red seats were replaced with new black ones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2018/january/diamondback-roller-coaster-trains-get-new-seats|title=Diamondback Roller Coaster Trains Get New Seats|publisher=Kings Island|access-date=October 22, 2020|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026232345/https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2018/january/diamondback-roller-coaster-trains-get-new-seats|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Trains=== |
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| ⚫ | Diamondback operates with three open-air stadium style steel and fiberglass trains. The trains are the same prototype trains seen on [[Behemoth (roller coaster)|Behemoth]] at [[Canada's Wonderland]], [[ |
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| ⚫ | The steel track is {{Convert|5282|ft|adj=off}} in length and the height of the lift is approximately {{Convert|230|ft|adj=off}}.<ref name=Stats /> The ride has red track and mushroom brown supports, although from 2009-2022, the supports on the lift hill and second hill were painted yellow and the rest of the supports were painted tan.<ref name=POV /> The track was fabricated at the [[Ohio]]-based [[Clermont Steel Fabricators]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Diamondback Built in Clermont|url=http://www.clermontcountyohio.biz/diamondbackCFS.aspx|publisher=Clermont County, Ohio|access-date=August 13, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130813081442/http://www.clermontcountyohio.biz/diamondbackCFS.aspx|archive-date=August 13, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The steel track is {{Convert|5282|ft|adj=off}} in length and the height of the lift is approximately {{Convert|230|ft|adj=off}}.<ref name=Stats /> The ride has red track and |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Diamondback won the award for "Best New Attraction in 2009" from the [[National Amusement Park Historical Association]].<ref name="napha.org">{{cite web|url=http://napha.org/nnn/LATESTINFO/Surveys/tabid/60/Default.aspx |title=NAPHA 2005–2011 Survey Results |publisher=National Amusement Park Historical Association| |
Diamondback won the award for "Best New Attraction in 2009" from the [[National Amusement Park Historical Association]].<ref name="napha.org">{{cite web|url=http://napha.org/nnn/LATESTINFO/Surveys/tabid/60/Default.aspx |title=NAPHA 2005–2011 Survey Results |publisher=National Amusement Park Historical Association|access-date=May 27, 2012}}</ref> Also the roller coaster was ranked second in the ''[[Amusement Today]]'''s [[Golden Ticket Awards]] for [[Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride|best new ride]] of 2009.<ref name= "2k09">{{cite web|url=http://amusementtoday.com/corndog/2009GTAissue.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920081058/http://amusementtoday.com/corndog/2009GTAissue.pdf|archive-date=September 20, 2010|title=Amusement Today — Golden Ticket Winners 2009|publisher=Amusement Today |access-date=December 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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*[https://www.visitkingsisland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides-12-14-11-44/Diamondback Diamondback official site] |
*[https://www.visitkingsisland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides-12-14-11-44/Diamondback Diamondback official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124034/https://www.visitkingsisland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides-12-14-11-44/Diamondback |date=April 2, 2015 }} |
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*[http://kiextreme.com/gallery/index.php?cat=46 Diamondback construction photo gallery] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110708172137/http://www.coasterforce.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23272 Pictures from Diamondback's Announcement Day] |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXWSCyfw-L4 Youtube - Official Onride Video] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090622185544/http://www.coasterimage.com/pictures/kings-island-pictures/roller-coaster-pictures/diamondback-pictures/ Diamondback Photo Gallery] |
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 22 September 2024
| Diamondback | |
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| Kings Island | |
| Location | Kings Island |
| Park section | Rivertown |
| Coordinates | 39°20′31.51″N 84°16′02.64″W / 39.3420861°N 84.2674000°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 18, 2009 |
| Cost | $22 million |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Hyper Coaster |
| Track layout | Out and back |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Drop | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Length | 5,282 ft (1,610 m) |
| Speed | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 74° |
| Capacity | 1,620 riders per hour |
| G-force | 4.2 |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 32 riders per train. |
| Website | Official website |
| Restraints | Lap Bar |
 Fast Lane available | |
 Must transfer from wheelchair | |
| Diamondback at RCDB | |
Diamondback is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the ride opened in 2009 as the first hypercoaster to feature a splashdown effect and the first B&M roller coaster at Kings Island.[1] It is located in Rivertown just behind International Street and the Eiffel Tower. Diamondback was the biggest investment in Kings Island’s history at the time, costing $22 million to build, but that figure was surpassed in 2014 by Banshee. The coaster features a 230-foot (70 m) lift hill with a 215-foot (66 m) drop and a maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h).[2] It is similar to Behemoth at Canada's Wonderland in statistics, layout, and seating.
History
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Construction of Diamondback began on October 11, 2007, with the removal of a tree.[3] Swan Lake was drained and filled with concrete before opening day in 2008; this would become the location of Diamondback's splashdown element.[4] Kings Island started teasing visitors during the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 with signs saying, "Ride Sally ride" and "Steep incline ahead."[5] Diamondback was announced on August 6, 2008 as the largest investment in Kings Island history. The ride was topped off with the 230 foot (70 m) lift hill on October 30. The last piece of track was installed on January 26, 2009.[6] Testing began the following month.[7] Diamondback officially opened on April 18, 2009.[8] Diamondback reached a milestone of one million riders in July 2009,[9] and another milestone of ten million riders in July 2014.[10]
First rider auction
[edit]On February 3, 2009, Kings Island announced they would hold an auction for the first riders on Diamondback. The winners of the auction would be given a commemorative first rider ticket, a special gift from the park, and an admission ticket. All proceeds from the auction would go to A Kid Again non-profit organization, formerly known as Adventures for Wish Kids.[11] The first rider auction raised $102,000. The first eight trains, or the first 256 seats were auctioned off. The average bid was $398 per seat.[12][13]
Ride experience
[edit]After the train leaves the station, it begins its ascent up the 230 foot (70 m) chain lift hill. Once reaching the top of the hill, the coaster drops 215 feet (66 m) at 74° over the Rivertown midway reaching speeds up to 80 miles per hour (130 km/h). It then curves to the right up a 193 foot (59 m) hill, past Mystic Timbers' first drop, and then dives into the ravine, curving again to the left. The ride then ascends a 131 foot (40 m) camelback hill and drops, curving left into the hammerhead turn. After dropping out of the hammerhead, the train travels up a 129 foot (39 m) hill (which has a trim brake). After the fourth hill, the train turns down into a 287° counter-clockwise helix, containing the on-ride photo camera, and into the mid-course brake run. After the short brake run the train drops down into the ravine, raising into a pair of bunny hop hills before entering the final clockwise helix of 323°. After the final helix, the train passes over the Rivertown midway a second time and drops into the splashdown finale, slowing the train down before going up another hill into the final brake run. After braking, the train takes a left U-turn and heads back into the station.[2][14] One cycle of the ride lasts about 3 minutes.[2]
Characteristics
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Diamondback is the first hyper coaster to feature a splashdown. Scoops positioned at the back sides of the last car on each train send water soaring at heights of 50 ft (15 m) as the train passes. Splashdowns generally do not cause riders to get wet; they are used for a visual effect as well as to slow the train down. The splashdown is located in the former Swan Boat pond.[1][4]
Diamondback operates with three open-air stadium style steel and fiberglass trains. The trains are the same prototype trains seen on Behemoth at Canada's Wonderland, Thunder Striker at Carowinds and Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya at PortAventura Park. Diamondback was the first roller coaster in the United States to feature the new trains. Each car seats four passengers, with two front seats set near the middle of the car and two rear seats set closer to the sides of the car, forming a "V" shape. The front car of each train features a yellow/orange snake head with long fangs, while the inside of the trains are black, red, and orange. Riders are restrained by a single T-shaped lap bar. There are three trains total, each train featuring a different fin color: green, red, or brown. Under the sides of the last car on each train are the scoops for the splashdown at the end.[1][15] For the 2018 season, the original red seats were replaced with new black ones.[16]
The steel track is 5,282 feet (1,610 m) in length and the height of the lift is approximately 230 feet (70 m).[2] The ride has red track and mushroom brown supports, although from 2009-2022, the supports on the lift hill and second hill were painted yellow and the rest of the supports were painted tan.[14] The track was fabricated at the Ohio-based Clermont Steel Fabricators.[17]
Awards
[edit]Diamondback won the award for "Best New Attraction in 2009" from the National Amusement Park Historical Association.[18] Also the roller coaster was ranked second in the Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards for best new ride of 2009.[19]
| Year | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Ranking | 7[20] | 7[21] | 11[22] | 10[23] | 14[24] | 4[25] | 11[26] | 9[27] | 8[28] | 10[29] | 14[30] | 19[31] | 17[32] | 26[33] | 20 (tie)[34] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Diamondback to tower over Kings Island in 2009". The Coaster Critic. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Diamondback Statistics". Kings Island. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Diamondback (roller coaster).
- Diamondback official site Archived April 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- Diamondback (Kings Island) at the Roller Coaster DataBase