| theme park | king island |
|---|---|
| type | roller coaster |
| audience | thrill seeker |
| Already activated | April 18, 2009 |
| manufacturer | Bollig and Mabilard |
| Model | super roller coaster |
| high | 230 feet |
| length | 5282 feet |
| reverse | 0 |
| maximum speed | 80 mph |
Diamondback's first drop
Standing over 230 feet tall king islandRattlesnake is one of the largest in the theme park's outstanding collection of roller coasters.
The ride, officially known as the Hypercoaster because of its height, opened at Kings Island in 2009 at a reported cost of $22 million and was built by Switzerland's Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M).
Its course is filled with a series of giant aerial hills, features a front-to-back style layout, features the iconic B&M hammerhead turn at switchback points, and culminates in a splashdown finale that blasts 50 feet of mist-like water from the back of the train in what is clearly designed to be a “Kodak moment” (Gen Z, look it up).
The entire running time is almost relentless (nearly half a minute!), save for a brief pause when the train slows down mid-brake run, which is more of a moment of reflection than anything that affects the pacing.
While there's some noticeable rattle on the outboard seats, the Diamondback inherits the smooth character usually enjoyed by B&M supercars, and thanks to the staggered seats (second use after debuting on the Behemoth) canadian wonderland) Every rider can enjoy the view.
Rattlesnakes are the real stars of Kings Island. It's nearly perfect and can be virtually floorless or seatless thanks to the massive amount of float time it offers, meaning the rider rarely needs a seat. Despite their size and scale, some super coasters can be a bit boring: Diamondback isn't one of them, and it offers plenty of excitement.
photo gallery
rattlesnake layout
station
first drop
Staggered seating
train
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B&M Super Coaster
Braking midway
Go around and around
Approaching the finale
The water starts to splash
water ripples
Exit the pool
rattlesnake at night
