Diamondback – Kings Island, Cedar Fair by Joey Designs
Diamondback – Kings Island, Cedar Fair by Joey Designs
*Station Starter Scenery & Splashdown Included
With 8.5 Excitement clocking in before you even get started: Diamondback is the first hyper coaster to feature a splashdown sending water soaring at heights of 50 ft (15 m) as the train passes
This real Diamondback coaster design is especially unique with the recreation of the splashdown. The track is particularly engineered to mirror the actual ride experience. All track sections are carefully crafted
About Diamondback
Diamondback was announced on August 6, 2008 as the largest investment in Kings Island history. The ride was topped off with the 230 feet (70 m) lift hill on October 30
Ride Experience
After the train leaves the station, it begins its ascent up the 230 feet (70 m) chain lift hill. Once reaching the top of the hill, the coaster drops 215 feet (66 m) at 74° reaching speeds up to 80 miles per hour (130 km/h). It then curves to the right up a 193 feet (59 m) hill and down the drop, curving again to the left. The ride then ascends a 131 feet (40 m) camelback hill and drops, curving left into the hammerhead turn. After dropping out of the hammerhead, the train travels up a 129 feet (39 m) hill (which has a trim brake). After the fourth hill, the train turns into down into a 287° counter-clockwise helix (on-ride photo camera is here) and into the mid-course brake run. After the short brake run the train drops down into the ravine, raising into a bunny hop hill, then into another bunny hop and into the final clockwise helix of 323°. After the final helix, the train drops into the splashdown finale, slowing the train down and leading it into the final brake run. After braking, the train takes a left U-turn and heads back into the station
Diamondback is listed in the top 100 Best Coasters in the World
Type – Steel
Manufacturer – Bolliger & Mabillard
Model – Hyper Coaster
All Joey Designs Top Coasters: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198138456877/myworkshopfiles/
