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Amusement park’s tallest, longest coaster sheds skin

Snake-themed ride opens to enthusiasts at Kings Island.

Greg Lynch/Staff photographer Roller coaster enthusiasts take a ride on Kings Island's new Diamondback ride.

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Dave and Maggie Altman emerge from the shaded enclave at the end of Kings Island’s Diamondback roller coaster looking simultaneously drained and exhilarated.

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the diamond back was awsome it was the greatest add to kings island and i only waited 15 min on friday to ride it and it was so much fun but after i went under one of the nets under neith it while i was looking at the soovernier shop i got hit with spit 5 times..lol!!!!it was gross and i was screaming lol..so other than tht it was awsome...(^_^) smiley face!!!

nicole
7:52 PM, 5/12/2009

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Diamondback is great, but it's the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island, not the longest.

David
6:06 AM, 4/23/2009

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I loved it. It relaxed me. The air time is great, and very smooth ride. Had a great day.

Darlene Bell
4:14 PM, 4/22/2009

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Great ride!!!! On opening day we waited about 2 1/2 hours in the morning but worth the wait...I ended up riding it 3 times and everytime the waiting period got short. But anyway if you like rollercoasters then ride this!!!

amy
11:02 PM, 4/20/2009

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14,000 to 15,000 per hour? Now that would be a sight to see. More like 1400 to 1500 per hour. The crew did an awesome job getting everyone through as quickly as possible. Diamondback is great addition to Kings Island.

Mark
10:17 AM, 4/20/2009

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Another great coaster for KI. I don't understand why the Diamondback is being touted the longest the park has ever had, The Beast is 7,400ft of track which is a lot longer than the Diamondback??

Dan
11:14 AM, 4/19/2009

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I believe the number of deaths at the park is four. One due to a person in a forbidden area of the park, one due to incorrect safety harnesses due to the person who died being drunk, and the electicutions of two at the pond at about where DiamondBack will splash down. Jason is correct that the chances of death on the drive to and from the park are much, much higher.

SRCputt
3:59 PM, 4/18/2009

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i am sorry about your brother. but realisticly, anyone has a 100% greater chance dying on hte way to the park in a car than on a coaster or any other ride. we all take that chance when we ride. just as we do getting in the car to drive there. absolutely no disrespect intended.

jason quirk
12:13 AM, 4/18/2009

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Have you ever asked yourself how many people have died at King Island? I do everyday, my brother was one of them. :(

Lisa
9:58 PM, 4/17/2009

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Friday April 17th?

Sarah
12:57 PM, 4/17/2009

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