Author Topic: DiamondBack Media Day 4-17-09 report and Live Updates! (Read 1279 times)

Ben · « **on:** Apr 15, 2009, 02:24 »

Ok Guys I am Heading to the DiamondBack Media Day at Kings Island on Friday. I will be posting live updates all day in this thread. (Pics and maybe even some video

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If you guys have anything in particular you want me to check out let me know.

Check back often on Friday!

silverstreak · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 15, 2009, 04:33 »

you guys are really lucky...i wish i could go...a pov is all i want to see...

Jason · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 15, 2009, 04:48 »

It's just one lucky bastard. I'm staying back to cover local happenings.

I'll head out for the ERT event in May.

Cory · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 15, 2009, 06:11 »

I am jealous too, I was wasting time at work the other day looking at pics of the construction. It looks like Apollo's Chariot on steroids.

I feel like I should make my way to the ERT event too... but I don't know for sure... Isn't it around the time of HWN? I'm too lazy to look it up right now.

silverstreak · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 15, 2009, 06:14 »

Quote from: Jason on Apr 15, 2009, 04:48

It's just one lucky bastard. I'm staying back to cover local happenings.

I'll head out for the ERT event in May.

does the local happening include a video of prowler testing...

Ben · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 15, 2009, 06:59 »

I'm really hoping to get some POV action from Diamondback. We'll find out on Friday

It'll be weird covering this without Jason but that is why we are awesome cause we can cover Prowler and Diamondback the same day. (and possibly even a third thing!)

Ben · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 01:46 »

I have arrived in Cincinnati!!!

Weather is wonderful today and the forecast looks good for tomorrow too. I couldn't help but drive by the park to take a look at Diamondback even if it was just from the road. I am sure many of the locals found themselves doing this all winter. I know I did when WoF built Patriot. I snapped a couple of pics but they don't do it justice. This park already had a very interesting skyline with the Eiffel tower and all but now - it is probably one of the neatest to see from the road.

I also made my first stop of the day at Skyline Chili. Now if you have been to Cincinnati or even Ohio for that matter and haven't had Skyline Chili then consider yourself officially on probation. If you don't make it there on your next visit you'll suffer the consequences! (like double probation or something worse like this

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Check out the Pics Below

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Cory · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 01:49 »

Oh, you asshole. That looks delicious.

The coaster looks okay too.

caddesigner · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 02:34 »

I saw Diamond back running on the webcam today that thing looks awesome!
Ride it twice for me! Oh and fedex me one of those chili dogs same day or else

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jlovesee · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 02:51 »

Jeff just left KC and is flying to Indianapolis, so he will be there tommorow as well, I gave him explicit instructions to bug you about a certain video.

Jennifer

Ben · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 03:18 »

In anticipation of the buggage, I'm actually uploading a certain few files for your consumption right now.

Jason · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 16, 2009, 09:12 »

Chili = yum

Good luck tomorrow. I heard that security is watching for you. Be sure to video tape the baton beat down you get in the morning.

Ben · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 09:53 »

This just in:

Diamondback ROCKS!!

More stuff later but here are a couple of pics to tide you over.

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Jason · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 10:06 »

Nice! It looks like the weather couldn't have been any better.

What did you prefer, back or front?

Ben · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 11:50 »

The weather is absolutely perfect 70 and sunny.

Both the back and front have CRAZY airtime. I mean just a ton of time out of your seat, I overheard someone say that this ride is the best "weight loss" program he has ever been on!

I think the front is mainly better just because of the view you get. Eyes closed back wins. But actually it is a pretty fun ride in all seats.

And Man does it fit in the park nicely. I really barley even new that section of the park existed befor but now it is alive and vibrant.

Although the water splashdown offers little to the rider, it makes for quite a spectacle for the people in the park.

Plan your trips to Kings Island a great park just got a little greater!

Cory · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 12:36 »

Yeah, this thing looks B.A. I don't really wanna go back to KI since I've been 3 times already, but I'm gonna have to now.

Snoopy · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 12:56 »

I have yet to visit King's Island. When I go, this will be on the top of my list.
AGH! Awesome!!!

silverstreak · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 12:59 »

sounds like it will be a crowd fav...i wish i could get out there...

Bradley Robertson · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 01:10 »

Quote from: Ben on Apr 17, 2009, 11:50

I think the front is mainly better just because of the view you get.

Not that there is really a comparisson, but I like the front of Mamba for the same reason.

That splashdown pic is pretty cool.

jlovesee · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 01:22 »

Bradley,
I know this will come as a suprise but I like Mamba better then most B&M Hypers, I don't care for the restraints (I like to feel restrained and that lap bar just doesn't do it for me), and B&M's are TOO smooth.

Jennifer

Ben · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 04:57 »

I really don't know if there is such a thing as TOO smooth. For me any bumps or vibration on coaster going that fast is borderline and if it gets worse it is no fun at all. That being said, while I would trade Mamba for Diamondback it isn't a no brainer decision for me as you might think it would be. Mamba is a great coaster and is much better then a fairly long list of other hyper coasters.

More pictures for you guys, I will be working on a preview to post later and will have a full picture update in the gallery when I'm back in KC.
I also got some sweet video too, the POV's are from the b-roll as no onride photography was allowed, but from what I saw of the b-roll it is good high quality stuff unlike some.

I like the last picture, I am pretty sure there is a train in it somewhere.

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tonyblackjack · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 09:05 »

Nice looking ride. I am waiting until 2010 to make the trip there on my way to Mania that year.

Cory · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 17, 2009, 10:59 »

Damn, that looks fun. Very AC-ish. I like.

And just to throw a wrench in the discussion about Beemers and Mamba above, my favorite "standard" hyper is probably Magnum..... How do you feel about that?