At the risk of bringing up an old topic, I'd like to share a comprehensive article on Son of Beast including its problems during conception and construction, its numerous accidents as well as how the park has been dealing with it. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://coaster-net.com/editorials...

My story begins on my discovery of Top Gun at Kings Island. I had never visited that area of the park there. Poking out of the woods was that fire red track of Top Gun. It wasn't very big, and the only coaster I was willing to ride at that time was Racer. Once I got on Top Gun, I never wanted to lea...

I found it to be a decent ride. The first drop and norwegian loop are pretty awesome, but the rest leaves a lot to be desired. The overbank and bunny hop at the end were quite forceful.

I'm one that has to separte wood from steel. I just can't compare the two... Wood- Beast- The length certainly helps it be my favorite, plus having grown up on it, but its use of the terrain, 4 spactacular tunnels, and that unforgetable helix finale really makes it stand out. Extraordinarly night ri...

Hey, I'm known as the same screenname on Coaster-Net.com, where I am a staff member (news writer, feature writer and moderator). I hope to add what I can to this site.