Banshee • Kings Island

First Drop Intensity Smoothness Harness

This is my favorite invert. Has a gut punch of a drop, intense inversions with a nice slow roll mixed in, but the restraints get really tight near the end of the ride. Doesn’t take away from the ride experience too much.

First Drop Inversions Intensity Harness

Banshee is what gives me hope that B&M can make intense fast paced coasters again someday. This ride has a ridiculous amount of positive G forces. Not rough as some people say it is but the vests are not really comfortable.

Capacity Fun Smoothness

Excellent ride to be sure. One of the best. I don't think I like it quite as much as Raptor or Montu, but it is fantastic. It lets up a tiny bit towards the end, but that is both a good and bad thing. You go through the last twist inversion at a very slow pace--which is pretty cool. This isn't quite as aggressive or intense as a Batman, or the two above, and perhaps that is why it isn't my alltime favorite invert. It is liquid smooth, fast, well paced and just plain fun. Great ride for sure.

First Drop Intensity Duration

AWESOME RIDE. So intense, crazy drop, rattle wasn’t that bad, hangtime, just an amazing ride

Inversions Intensity Hangtime Rattle Harness

This is an absolutely fantastic B&M invert. It feels a lot like an old scale B&M with it's foot numbing positives and excellent inversions. Plus that final inline twist delivers some of the best hangtime out there. The only cons are that I do not like the B&M vests restraints which this ride sadly has (these are by far the best B&M vests I've experienced however), and this ride does have a slight rattle which personally does not affect the ride at all but if you're sensitive to rattles, you'll notice it for sure. All around this is an absolutely amazing ride and I really hope B&M makes more inverts instead of things such as wings or dives

Inversions Intensity Layout

A very forceful yet super fun ride. There was a tiny rattle but nothing that hindered my enjoyment of it. The twist at the end is nuts. Overall, a great invert and a must ride at Kings Island.

Inversions Fun Layout

Amazing B&M Invert one of my favorites that I have ridden. With a great 7 inversions this ride never gets boring and every foot of track is well placed. It is starting to show its age with a tad bit of rattle but its not bad enough to put it as a con. Dispatches move pretty quick so you should be able to get on quickly and maybe even have chances at re rides. The highlight is definitely the loop over the chainlift and is satisfying to look at. Banshee is an amazing B&M Invert and is a must do when you visit Kings Island.

Nice surprise! Fun Hangtime

BEST B&M INVERT... Legendary!!!

Inversions Intensity Layout Rattle Harness

Good first drop with intense inversions but the thing about this ride is the fact it is flat out rough. It also has the vest for some reason.

Inversions Fun Layout Rattle Harness

This B&M Invert is great since it has 1. The Length (it's the longest of its kind) 2. The Inversions (the loop around the lift hill, the pretzel knot and the final inline twist are all highlights) and 3. It's a generally fun attraction. However, no ride is without its flaws, and this has some pretty noticeable ones. For one, it has a pretty bad rattle (this is a modern B&M Invert and I was surprised at how rattly it was) and 2. The Restraints. Granted they aren't as bad as some coasters with vests like X-Flight or Wild Eagle but they're still somewhat of a problem.

First Drop Intensity Hangtime Rattle

Super intense invert. Fun whip over the first drop in the back, but the rest of the ride is more drawn out, which is fine. Can be shaky at times, but provides great G's, as well as hangtime on the Zero G Roll and In-line twist.

Intensity Layout Duration Harness

banshee is my favorite invert so far, the layout is well crafted, it has great intensity and hangtime as well and its a very long ride, there was no rattle for me when i rode it, i also found the vests not to be bad but i fear if i rode banshee again id have a problem with the vests

Inversions Smoothness Layout

Banshee is my favorite B&M Invert just narrowly beating Montu. The layout is definitely the best of all the inverts and I found it to be incredibly smooth. I got 4 rides on this and didn’t feel a rattle once. I didn’t think it was overly intense like the earlier B&M inverts which is why I can understand why some don’t like it that much but to me this is the best for its superb layout, smooth ride experience, and semi intensity.

Fun Smoothness Hangtime

This is an odd one, as I feel it would have been better as a wing coaster. The drop and first few elements are fast but smooth, unlike the snappiness inverts are known for, and the elevated inversions later in the ride offer incredible hangtime.

Inversions Nice surprise! Smoothness

8.7 out of 10! I loved this coaster, there is only one better (Raptor) than this one. the first 3 opening inversions are top enjoyable moves.

Inversions Smoothness Hangtime

What we've all thought the Batman rides could be. First drop is actually a drop and the inversions are forceful and smooth.

Capacity Hangtime Duration Harness Discomfort

Solid ride with some great inversions. The final roll is wonderful. Very strong rattle and awful vest restraints preventing it from getting 4/5 stars

Inversions Smoothness Layout Disappointing! Intensity

Banshee is my least favorite invert. While an objectively good ride, I love inverts for their snap. Banshee has no snap, and it feels like it defeats the purpose of the model. A fun coaster, but too graceful for my taste, and pretty overhyped.

Inversions Layout Harness

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