Son of Beast, Wooden roller coaster in the United States
Son of Beast was a wooden roller coaster at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio. The ride stretched across the park with steep drops and fast straightaways that made it stand out from other coasters of its time.
The coaster opened in 2000 and set records as the world's fastest and tallest wooden roller coaster at that time. It closed in 2009 and was dismantled in 2012.
The ride gained notoriety after a series of incidents raising concerns about roller coaster safety.
The ride no longer exists as it was removed in 2012, so visitors cannot experience it firsthand. Those interested in its history can find photos and documentation through coaster enthusiast websites and forums.
The ride featured a vertical loop, a feature uncommon in wooden coasters at the time. This inversion allowed riders to experience a maneuver typically found only on steel roller coasters.
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