Diamondback Review: Kings Island B&M Hyper Coaster

The 2nd tallest roller coaster at Kings Island only behind Orion. It made a long-lasting impact on the average Kings Island visitor and even some coaster enthusiasts. However, do I think it’s worth all the praise? Let’s slither our way into finding the answer.
Ride Stats
Length: 5,282.0 ft
Height: 230.0 ft
Drop: 215.0 ft
Speed: 80.0 mph
Inversions: 0
Vertical Angle: 74.0°
Duration: 3:00
Elements: 230.0 ft tall Chain Lift Hill with a 215.0 ft drop at 74.0°
Hill with a 193.0 ft drop
Hill with a 131.0 ft drop
Hill with a 129.0 ft drop
Hill with a 110.0 ft drop
Hill with a 106.0 ft drop
Splash Effect
Arrangement: 3 trains with 8 cars per train, Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 32 riders per train.
Cost: $22,000,000
Capacity: 1,620 riders per hour
G-force: 4.2
Height Restriction: 54 in

[@marcusmcgraw3519]

I took a trip to Kings Island a month ago. Diamondback is the best coaster in the park, and I think the first 2 drops and air time hills are some of the best you’ll see from B&M

[@AirtimeAxolotl]

I love diamondback, my favorite B&M hyper.

[@TanookiOshawott64]

I always assumed that sound was the anti-rollback dogs dropping and thumping down. I looove that sound

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Got to ride this in the rain one time. Even though it was painful it was definitely one of the top three most exciting rides I've been on.

[@pirategamer6630]

Nah I'm sorry but Banshee got.both this and Orion beat

[@triplea9209]

2:15 Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia does this too.