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"Photo: Ride technicians place a vehicle for a Banshee train on the tracks."

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Look at the high arch on the seats. I dont see anybodys feet touching the ground. For the ones that are worried about that lol.

Yup, looks like snow.

Deer? Bugs? Grass?

What about humans?

Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there?

I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening.

I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you.

Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid.

But hey, I'm just a BB1.

I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion!

Deer? Bugs? Grass?

What about humans?

Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there?

I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening.

I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you.

Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid.

But hey, I'm just a BB1.

I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion!

Infront or on?

BB1, who wouldn't like to touch the cars at 60+ mph.

Deer? Bugs? Grass?

What about humans?

Didn't this group get a behind the scenes tour back there?

I would like for you to mind that I saw a deer while on The Beast, it was frightening.

I would also like for you to not look down on Diamondback during splashdown, for that may not do good for you.

Humans do not like to touch The Beast cars at any time when it is in motion. They like to stay in the rules, and like to keep their appendages in tact. Plus, I don't think that a human would like to jump infront of The Beast while in motion, that's just stupid.

But hey, I'm just a BB1.

I like to touch The Beast cars when they are in motion!

Infront or on?

BB1, who wouldn't like to touch the cars at 60+ mph.

You have touched The Beast cars at 60+ mph lots of times, i would guess! So has everybody else who has ever ridden it!

Especially my butt...it's touching it the whole ride..

I went there

*Queue the awkward silence*.

I said what what

You said butt.

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But less so on Diamondback.

Better to say butt than be one.

Terp, resisting references to the night row. Oopsie.

You said what what in...I have said too much.

If they started doing test runs now, how would the cold/snow effect the operation of the train? Or would it make no difference?

Most steel coasters, including B&M, have a maufacturer recommended minimum temperature below which it is advised not to operate the coaster.

I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees.

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Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits....

Carowinds isn't in Ohio.

Terp -- just notin'.

Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits....

I think more amazing is the fact that it has ever BEEN in the single digits in the Carolinas during the Carowinds operating season.

Unless this happened during test runs or whatever.

I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees.

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Diamondback has operated at Haunt when temperatures have dipped into the low 30's.

Will Banshee's minimum operating temperature be around the same?

I think the minimum operating temperature is around 40-42 degrees.

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Diamondback has operated at Haunt when temperatures have dipped into the low 30's.

Confirmed...not the greatest idea to ride it when it's that cold tho O.o brrrrrrrr you're in for a cold ride

Carowinds has operated Afterburn in nearly the single digits....

I think more amazing is the fact that it has ever BEEN in the single digits in the Carolinas during the Carowinds operating season.

Unless this happened during test runs or whatever.

Afterburn operated durint Winterfest 2005 furthermore, as per SC state law Carowinds has to follow manufactor's guidelines anr recommendations just like KI does. During SCarowinds, it can get below freezing.

I know Griffon can't operate under 40 degrees.

It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well.

It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well.

This is the same thing that I've always heard. And I've seen it practiced quite often.

During my epic Halloween Haunt 2010 night ride on Beast, it was around 40 degrees at best. The coaster ran great, but my sister and her friend HAD to scream the entire ride, having their mouths open. I usually keep mine closed on roller coasters, BTW...

The next day? I was fine, but they had sore throats.

A bit off-topic, but not really...

It has been my understanding that steel coasters should not begin operations under a certain temperature, but, once begun, can continue if the temperature dips below that. Frankly, at some point windchill becomes a concern for the riders, as well.

I once rode Diamondback on a chilly October morning when it was 40 degrees outside. It was an unenjoyably cold experience. I can't fathom any rider having a good time at lower temperatures, whether it is able to be run at lower temperatures or not.

^ I rode it in the morning of Closing Day 2013 with temperatures in the mid 30s.

I prefer a cold morning ride on The Beast than Diamondback, but hey, that's just my opinion.

^ I rode it in the morning of Closing Day 2013 with temperatures in the mid 30s.

I was on the second train of The Beast that morning and once we hit the second lift hill, I started wondering why I was wearing a t-shirt....

I once rode The Beast in light snow in mid-April. Got that credit out of the way.