Intimidator 305 reviews
Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Intimidator 305, a roller coaster at Kings Dominion. (The minimum height to ride is 54 inches.)
Written by James Rao When the ride first opened, it reached a top speed of almost 95 mph following an 85-degree, 300-foot initial drop. However, frequent "blackout" complains and other issues led engineers to install trims on the freefall resulting in reduced speeds. A significant redesign of the first 1/3 of the coaster to address these problems has resulted in removal of the trims. The revamped ride opened during the 2011 season. I305 is currently rated as the 13th best steel coaster on the planet by Amusement Today (2011). [Update this description | Read previous versions]
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amazing - bryan shepard The day I was at Kings Dominion, and it came time to ride the Intimidator 305 I had a terrible stomach ache. For that reason I decided to be one of the few in the group I was with not to ride. 5 Of the 12 people in my group that were riding, blacked out on the ride. 3 of them counselors, 2 of them kids. I've heard at least 25+ people getting of the ride talking about blacking out. It was insane! Even though everyone seemed to think the ride was absolutely amazing, with the number of people who blacked out I don't think it's safe. If you are extreme with thrill rides, this is a good one, but there are risks. Blacking out, loosing oxygen in your brain, does not seem that bad. But it is in no way healthy and is a lot worse than some think. Even capable of causing brain damage. - Gina Kim Amazing. Very Smooth. Blacked out at the bottom but was fine after 2nd hill. A 10/10 on intensity rating. A little short but an overall great ride. needs Theming or at least trees 9/10 - Edward Morgan Amazing. Very Smooth. Blacked out at the bottom but was fine after 2nd hill. A 10/10 on intensity rating. A little short but an overall great ride. 9/10 - Edward Morgan I thought it was great, I didn't black, grey, or otherwise go out. Maybe because I always stand up a bit to take the pressure off my back. Also managed not to bang my head on the restraints -- but I noticed they had a little bit more padding than the Maverick. 2011 update: Love the new restraints, and now that it's back up to speed, it's outstanding again. All in all, an excellent coaster, one we will ride quite a few times I imagine. - Charles Reichley Opening day the ride was undoubtingly the best coaster on earth. But as time went along and the additions of trims the ride slowly crumbled. 6/10-end of 2010. In 2011 the removal of trims and redesign of the second hill greatly improved it. 8/10 - Christian Bull Intimidator 305 one of the best coasters I have ever ridden. The sheer speed and intensity is enough just to take it up to a top five coaster! The best seat to ride is undoubtedly the front, because you can look all the way down that 85 degree drop. The first turn on the coaster is almost a blackout turn, and the second hill brings the blood back to your head! INCREDIBLE intensity, airtime, and wind! Not only is the ride great, but the structure of this ride is incredible to look at, with only two supports connected to the lift hill! 10/10! In 2011, this coaster will have modifications done so that the trims will be removed. I can't wait to ride! "This is the coaster that eats Millenium Force, and craps it all over Cedar Point!" -Rob Alvey, Theme Park Review - Aaron Clark More attraction and restaurant ratings:
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