2022 Diamondback Roller Coaster On Ride Front Seat HD POV Kings Island

Diamondback is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the ride opened in 2009 as the first hypercoaster to feature a splashdown effect and the first B&M roller coaster at Kings Island.
Location Kings Island
Park section Rivertown
Coordinates 39°20′31.51″N 84°16′02.64″W
Status Operating
Opening date April 18, 2009
Cost $22 million
General statistics
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
Model Hyper Coaster
Track layout Out and back
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 230 ft (70 m)
Drop 215 ft (66 m)
Length 5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Speed 80 mph (130 km/h)
Inversions 0
Duration 3:00
Max vertical angle 74°
Capacity 1,620 riders per hour
G-force 4.2
Height restriction 54 in (137 cm)
Trains 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 32 riders per train.
Restraints Lap Bar
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[@ThemeParkPOV]

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[@trevorjensen2706]

Your content is great, for sure. I would consider interacting and responding to at least a few of your viewers. This would help in retaining viewers. Again, great video, but please consider showing thanks to the people that do respond to your question you pose on every video.

[@shaunjones6343]

I have ridden it twice ,I didn't like it. I like the Beast better and What used to be the "Top Gun" I Love the "Anaconda" and the Rebel Yell and the Bobsled at Kings Dominion as I from Virginia bigger park better rides. Oh I do love also what used to be the " ITALIAN Job" Kings Island.

[@sammyj2j]

Yes Riden every single ride there evept for delirium and wind seeker

[@atcay81]

No haven't ridden this but to be honest it really looks scary high 😳 lol

[@angeladerby2513]

Now That's a ride and a half. Dang man, Off the Chains....❤️🤗🎢🤩🎢🤩🎢🤗❤️

[@kristinaleigh4502]

Many, many, many times. 13 times in a row one night. 😋 It's just so smooth and that first drop is so darn good, every single time. My favorite ride ever, by far.

[@tdog8600]

I thought diamondback has a rattle like the other b&ms at kings island

[@kristinaleigh4502]

@@tdog8600 I rode several times the other day and every ride was super smooth except for the last one. I think there may be one car that rides rough.🤷‍♀️

[@prollynotleeyum]

@@tdog8600 it’s just theming

[@tiegrumble]

13 times! You beat my record of 9. Diamondback is a great ride.

[@stevebremer7978]

I actually worked on building the Diamond back. I did all the drilled pier inspections and tested the concrete. In college I worked at Kings Island as a summer job for 4 seasons, being there when the Beast first opened up!!! I've gone there since 1972 when the park opened and almost every year since.

[@240devil1]

What kind of air content did the concrete have during the pour? What is slump for footings on a rollercoaster? Curious as I do construction inspection as well.

[@stevebremer7978]

@@240devil1 I really don't remember. Was working for Terracon then. Maybe 5 or 6 inch slump. Probably plain concrete with no air. Just guessing. Possibly some air just don't remember. It's been over 10 yrs ago. I worked as a construction inspector for 42 yrs. Just retired at the end of last year.

[@countryroadcreature7781]

My dad built the bricks in kiddie land

[@wedwardscat]

​@@countryroadcreature7781 I met a person who poured the concrete footers on the beast

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

I didn't perish yesterday. Thank you for playing your part!

[@mikefinney423]

After a few rides in other seat locations, I sat front seat for two rides on this a few years ago. It was unreal. IF you can convince your mind to trust physics and that weird, triangular bar at your waist and what feels like a bicycle seat underneath you, then hanging your legs and arms out, spread-eagle style, down that first drop and back up to the second peak, is something special. WoooHooooo!!!!!

[@a.Janine.pretty]

No thank you😂😂😂😂

[@tomkoa521]

Bet that seat needs a good cleaning after that!! 😂😂🤧

[@Missglam67]

Yeah, that was definitely my Holy sh*t moment! I broke my one rule by looking down on that first drop. The open air trains with the clam shell lap bar added to my WTF moments

[@anniegaston6377]

THAT SOUNDS INSANE 😂❤

[@yungdemon8749]

Back seat gives more adrenaline than the front seat

[@Kodachrome40]

My favorite roller coaster in the park. You really get a flying sensation while riding it.

[@Spinz5]

It’s called airtime

[@Ireallylikedawgs]

@@Spinz5 shush he tried his best

[@Spinz5]

@@Ireallylikedawgs huh I was just letting him know it was called airtime I was not trying to be rude

[@Ireallylikedawgs]

@@Spinz5 dont need to

[@timothywait9457]

@@Ireallylikedawgs lol

[@Johnnyiswhere]

My favorite B&M hyper, easily.

[@Missglam67]

Yes, I just rode this last weekend for the first time. The airtime on this thing is insane.

[@TheModernDespot]

One of my favorite coasters. No coaster does floater/ejector airtime like Diamondback!! The perfect hyper (except for the trims)!!

[@Missglam67]

I have to agree! I rode it a couple of weeks ago for the first time and that airtime is truly terrifyingly amazing. I rode in the front row and broke my #1 rule of whatever you do, don’t look down… that was a “Holy F**k moment. But I rode it several times that weekend.

[@robnalu6436]

Front and Back and every car inbetween!!! LOVE IT!!!! Aloha~~ from Hawaii~~ 🍍🤙🤙

[@RichLux713]

I fell down from this one and loved it

[@davecoasterdudew1206]

I had a blast every year for this ride.

[@PraisingWithFriends]

My favorite coaster in the park with Banshee at a VERY close second. Floater airtime for days on this beauty!

[@timothywait9457]

PrasingWithFreinds my 2nd Favourite a close 2nd to Orion

[@atcay81]

I always like and always add a comment or two, trying to support you guys ❤️ from 🇦🇺

[@kylebarnard4042]

Flip Flops + amusement park = 🤯

[@MattPico-i1p]

Ayyee good videos. I like how your channel specifically fast forwards at the end and goes to the exit. Like what the station and exit lines look like also. Appreciate that.

[@atcay81]

OMG I don't know how everyone stayed in their seats... Gezzz that's super dooper high 😳💞

[@belindaspechtenhauser6621]

This coaster looks like a Total Blast !!!

[@kristinaleigh4502]

It's so good!

[@mikefinney423]

It's something else, for sure. Smooth, Smoother, Smoothest. The first drop is pretty quiet as far as track noise. Those wheels seem to loose contact with the track on the free fall.

[@jamesmartin-hq9xz]

I like it i rode this with my sister we are number 8

[@thecutecheerleader11]

DIAMONDBACK IS THE LITERAL BEST

[@badebs]

What day did you go here? We just went there on the 26th for my birthday. Luckily, it was cloudy so no one was there!

[@ron5214]

Sounds like you were joined by R2D2 on this ride!

[@ScorpioMojo]

Aye mate, now that's a friggin rollercoaster 😉

[@carlavision6143]

Really enjoyed your video!

[@howrd4236]

Love the video!! And what song is that playing at the end!?❤️❤️❤️

[@funhuhyt]

I rode the same day as you!

[@mordecai7602]

Don't forget to touch your toes over the hills 🌠

[@KeepatIT69]

Best ever! No shoulder harness so it feels unsafe and you actually rise of your seat! Airtime!

[@hollygilmore9636]

My favorite coaster there. It would be the Beast, but damn. Have you been in those wait lines when they call a time out?????? So, Diamondback gets first place in my book.

[@timothywait9457]

Hollygilmore Orion is my number 1 there then this i have a gut felling you have an ice cream at the park 🍦i have beer 🍺

[@hollygilmore9636]

@timothywait9457 Orion was boring IMHO.

[@pennwoman]

Great ride!

[@mm23946]

i’m going to kings island this summer after chickening out on diamondback last summer. i’m kind of scared of the height and just the first drop in general. i’ve ridden flight of fear, racer, back lot stunt, and mystic timbers. any advice?

[@addisonlyons7154]

I’m going on Saturday. I haven’t ridden it either and I’m terrified but I say just do it honestly. Make the most of your time.

[@addisonlyons7154]

I’m going on Saturday. I haven’t ridden it either and I’m terrified but I say just do it honestly. Make the most of your time.

[@joep3211]

I was deathly afraid of this ride too until I finally rode it this year. For the first drop, just try Beast near the back first. If you ride Diamondback near the front then it will just feel like every other roller coaster drop you've done, just a bit steeper. Racer also has very similar airtime to DB but DB's is just incredible and definitely something you shouldn't deprive yourself of.

[@timothywait9457]

mm it gives floter airtime as opposed to the ejector air time of Mystic timbyrs in fact this is a much smoother ride most coaster lovers prefer Mystic timbers but i prefer this

[@timothywait9457]

my favourite or 2nd favourite B and M hyper its this or Shamballa in Span

[@princetony]

If u live in the tri-state area of NY/NJ/PA. Six Flags Great Adventure has a similar ride call "NITRO"....

[@Captain_Crayzay]

Looks fun!

[@inspegaget]

What’s on top of the train storage house?

[@ThemeParkPOV]

A whole bunch of hair ties.

[@arsenypesterev8738]

@@ThemeParkPOV Why?

[@ThemeParkPOV]

Not sure but I have seen large collections of hair ties on various coasters.

[@Ace_paws1]

It’s hair ties, glasses, bracelets and last time I went there was a shoe there is also some necklaces in the tree to the right at the end of the video

[@JA51711]

Awesome 😎

[@shalmisandlar8551]

I tried to watch some of your videos and he is sorry to tell you but they are almost unwatchable due to the many movements of the camera. I recommend that you invest in a camera with a better stabilizer or anchor the camera better to a train that won't move.

[@erikm8372]

Yeah and screaming and hollering at times… lol

[@Southgate210]

I enjoyed it very much! But the last time of was there I road the beast, the new Woodie 2-times each at night so the next visit I'll do it again plus hit Diamond Back and the New One 2-times each at night as well! I've always loved going to KI since back in the 80's but the thrill I missed the most, 'literally,' was son of beast! I'd always call KI before I'd plan to visit! Was always told the Son of Beast was operating but when I'd get there! It was not! Pissed me off! I go back so far going to KI the Bat was up and running back then! Sad!

[@duhbest5690]

Wtf sick!!!!

[@Gmensah4646]

Lost my keys on the ride yesterday, what are the odds they find them??? It was on the first turn part kinda low to the ground

[@Gugooba]

Definitely don’t hop the fence for them 😭

[@davidnevolo4402]

Would love to see it run with no mid course

[@JoseMoreira-vo8cu]

What was that stuff on that roof?

[@LFDLittlefluffydino]

Just WATCHING this is giving me nervous anxiety...

[@TruckingCowboy69]

I'm sad that by the time I went to ride this the other day it broke down...and I had to leave before the got it running again

[@mkimmick61]

Don't they have very strict rules about no cameras, cell phones, or anything loose due to safety?

[@bjt316]

It’s also against ORC and a ticketable offense. More importantly it could really hurt someone

[@prollynotleeyum]

People have straps for their cameras and those are allowed

[@gabrielmikhail7525]

@@bjt316 get wrecked scrub boi

[@rorygranados4746]

​@@prollynotleeyumya but i think he used a phone for this...😮

[@AnthonyBetts2005]

Aye what’s the music called after the ride

[@timothywait9457]

carl-anthonybetts its cold Not my style if you know what i mean

[@tomkoa521]

Ok.. I’m sorry for anyone who disagrees but I will gladly trade i305 at KD for this!!!! I wish I could have the opportunity to actually ride it some day

[@crveech]

Rode it last month. Fun but it needs work. Starting to rattle too much.

[@Gugooba]

I think it’s supposed to rattle, it’s named after a rattlesnake.

[@JonathanButler-m5w]

cool

[@sharkytheshark4555]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@urclouted]

Lessgooo

[@Guated97daysago]

Bro I remember today I went on it I was like I’m gonna die 👍

[@Willthethrill-pm3ui]

Basically Nitro at six flags great adventure

[@timothywait9457]

willthethrill Dimonback is a bit beater imho

[@ahuman9864]

Any info on what’s on the roof of the station? @2:35

[@mikefinney423]

You name it, it's probably in there. Gum, hair bands, wrist bands, more gum, lighters, vape pens and vape carts, cigarette packs, snack bars, half eaten whatever, more gum, probably a sealed condom or two. And gum, in case l forgot to mention gum, there's lots of gum. And about $100 possibly more, in loose change.

[@kevins.3573]

Hair bands. It's all hair bands. It's etiquette to not throw anything other than hairbands on that roof. It's similar to throwing underwear on stage at concert.

[@erikm8372]

Oh, is this the official etiquette? Lol

[@deepthireddy773]

WHEN I RODE DIMONDBACK I WAS SCARED

[@ITMeCE]

That's just too tall for me 😂

[@Ireallylikedawgs]

im not tall enough:( Edit: now I am and I get to go on it tomorrow!!!

[@CaptRiskyBoots]

So this was the ride in that one viral video where that black guy repeatedly passed out on. 😂😂

[@Guated97daysago]

At this time 1:30

[@Silencethemedia2]

I’m at kings island every weekend Orion is wat better then diamondback

[@brucestro18]

🤣pretty much the same ride as “Intimindator” @ Carowinds

[@timothywait9457]

brucestro not the same ride as ''intimindator'' @ Carowinds

[@brucestro18]

@@timothywait9457 yes it is, “Intimidator305” has the exact same train,track,and course layout as Diamondback’s. It doesn’t take much to compare the two as identical.

[@timothywait9457]

@@brucestro18 Diamondback is a beater ride with a taller first drop less trims and a splash down

[@brucestro18]

@@timothywait9457 I never said anything about a “better ride” nor did I dislike them. I only focused on the comparisons as far as Coaster train, and course layout. Both coasters are from the “same” company

[@jacquelineheredia5515]

Third

[@margarettaylor1883]

No not me

[@ZachMin]

First again

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

First what?

[@valentinlorincz6769]

Nope

[@emberthepoet]

It looks underwhelming. I'm sure it's fun onboard though.

[@JonathanButler-m5w]

yufyuy