When I was in 8th Grade my class took a trip to DC. One of the days we traveled down to Kings Dominion. I got on this ride and after the drop started to black out. While out, i accidentally drooled, and the drool somehow fell backwards and landed square on my history teachers face. He never learned it was me and I carry the guilt to this day.
I love how you traveled to DC and instead of going to Six Flags America, which is 30min (tops) from DC city center, you traveled 2+ out of the city to go to a better park.
You'd think. I bet with that small novelty alone, it would be more popular. Could you imagine how shitty an oval Rollercoaster would be? Oof. Lmao. I used to design wooden coasters in Minecraft. I made the Beast from Kings Island, and the Grizzly from this park lol. I always had Kings Dominion season passes and loved the park. Once visited the park in NC, and the one in Ohio for summer trips. Used to loved going to amusement parks 15 years ago.
I once rode it with 2 friends of mine in 2015 and they were both like, "NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN" after riding it and I was like, Yes! LETS DO IT AGAIN! I shortly after rode it again without them. Plus before riding it, I didn't give them a warning that it would be really intense.
I can relate to both, being a GP who is actively working on going to bigger coasters I'm scared of blacking out and hurting my neck, and my anxiety is pretty shitty but I'm trying to work on it, trying to relax and let the coaster do its job lmao
@@toshiroyamada2443 Magnetic brakes can't fail. You'd need to remove the brake fins from either the car or the track entirely to stop the braking action, as there are no moving parts or even contact between the pieces of the brakes during their operation.
I did a poll. While I too love I305 (there's a reason I have "Crazy" in my channel name), many of my viewers agree that greying out and blacking out is terrifying. This is not surprising and it's important to take the tolerance level of most people into account when designing multi-million dollar thrill rides.
@@LordRayken I think it's more like we just tolerate it, because that means the forces are going to be more intense and feel better. Like if I grey out just doing housework I'm not like, "OMG this is soo intense and cool!"
You know it's serious when ElToroRyan calls it "A ridiculous amount of Lateral Gs and air time" and that it "absolutely shits on other coasters in terms of intensity"
"While an enthusiast will enjoy the idea of a coaster being so intense that it causes a temporary loss of vision, normal people have less strange things in their lives that they care more for." Aw man I'm not even a coaster enthusiast but I think a coaster causing people to black out is awesome.
its a very minor blackout lol i would recommend it the coaster its self rides so smooth but yet so fast everytime i go to kd i ride this at least two times
I definitely fall into the GP category when it comes to wondering why people love to black out on coasters. And i did some research for my own Intimidator video and found that attendance for Carowinds ans KD was about the same after 2010, and KD was being considered for a major investment but Carowinds got the money because the county offered better tax incentives. That was much more influential to KD's crappy decade than i305
Non coaster bro here, and about 2 years late - but watching this video and all the history, I have to wonder if Cedar Fair's approach here was to try something similar to what auto manufacturers do with "halo cars". Where they knew going in that the ride wouldn't be for the masses, but hoped it's mere existence would entice the public into the park. Lexus famously "lost" money on selling their supercar, the LFA - but the whole point was to use the LFA as a sort of advertising pitch. So while the project, in a vacuum, was unprofitable, it was still a success for the brand. Point here being that while ridership must be a worthwhile metric to look at, maybe it doesn't tell the whole story. Just a thought I had... Or maybe it was just a big L - I sure as heck don't know, haha
What's very interesting about this coaster is that it sounds 100% accurate for NASCAR and Earnhardt in particular. So, the execution of the theme is on point, even if it ended up being problematic.
@user-mp2jk4bp1eanti safety? You don’t know what you’re talking about, he literally made his drivers wear face shields and Hans devices even if he didn’t
I really appreciate the tone of these videos, especially when compared to other coaster enthusiast channels that manage to have an obnoxious superiority complex over the GP simply because they know the technical names for the ride elements. Really enjoyable content.
This one time a phone went flying from the front and the guy in the back caught it, I was there when it happened just a phone going more than 80mph on a sharp turn yet someone catches it, this is why I love the 305.
It makes sense that you'd get your vision back quickly on the airtime hill, as it's negative g which is forcing the blood back up into the head.. Its basically reversing the effect of the positive g in quick succession. But to avoid the "greyout" on the positive g, just do what I've recommended to others in the comment section of some of these videos. As an aerobatic pilot who often does maneuvers greater than +6g, it's necessary a lot of times, and is basically guaranteed to work on lower g rollercoasters. G-strain. You tense up the muscles in your legs, thighs mainly and a bit of core, as much as you can. The somewhat crude explanation is, pretend like you're sitting on the toilet trying to force out a really bad poo that won't come out. Lol. Clench down and just "hhnnnngggg". You'll never Grey out or black out from positive g ever again.
I did this the other day riding it and it worked. I've seen the peak sustained G forces claimed to be as high as 4.5G for Intimidator, that's higher than the 3G max sustained astronauts experience on an average launch. Frankly they should've given it a fighter or space theme and marketed it off it's exceptional G forces, because having to use G force mitigating techniques like a fighter pilot on a roller coaster is incredibly cool and unique, no other coaster demands that kind of active participation from riders.
Thanks for the tip, I never knew this! I love roller coasters, but I've been avoiding the more intense-looking ones for some time, because I can no longer tolerate the feeling of greying or blacking out. I'm going to King's Dominion next season, and, while I'm still not sure I'll ride this particular ride, I will try it for sure on the others!
It’s crazy to think I experienced the original version of this as a 12 year old & wouldn’t have changed a thing. Gotta love where nostalgia leads you. Great video
Agreed...when it comes to hardcore hobbyists, coaster people are among the worst I’ve seen. Bass fishing community? A little snooty at times but very welcoming. Guitar players? Opinionated and tribalistic, sure...but ultimately good natured. Neither hold a candle to coaster “enthusiasts”. I’m convinced that a certain number believe they’re actually fighter pilots as opposed to people passively enjoying an amusement ride.
So personally, I would love this coaster. I'm not a huge coaster fan, I guess I would be considered GP. The only coasters I've really been on are the ones at Busch Gardens and the few at Canobie Lake Park. I'm also more of a fan of the +Gs rather than -Gs. I am, however, a huge aviation fan and I've been looking for a coaster that gives you the "dogfight" experience. All of those snap rolls heading into what look like tight bank turns are most of what I'm looking for.
@@MrKeserian oh how I miss Canobie Lake Park! I grew up in Tewksbury, MA, and used to go there so often. Now KD is my home park, and I-305 used to be my favorite coaster here before Twisted Timbers was built, now it’s my 2nd.
This is spot on. You’re right it really did only appeal to coaster enthusiasts. I worked at the intimidator it’s opening season and that’s the only time I’ve seen long lines. I still love it though.
I remember going to Kings Dominion 3 or 4 years ago, probably around half a year before they removed Volcano and added that stunt coaster. It was a fairly busy day, and as soon as I found out my friends were planning to get food before they got on any rides, I only lasted about 5 minutes before I told them I was ditching them cause I couldn't wait to ride Intimidator. I was almost shaking from the excitement while walking over there, but had this creeping feeling of dread in my stomach that I was about to get stuck in a massive line with how "extreme" and "popular" the ride was with fellow thrill seekers. I got to I305 around an hour after the park opened, and there were only 2 people in the line. Such a small amount of people were trying to get on that the ride operators ended up having us wait for more people to get in line, worried about sending out almost empty cars. By the time my friends finished their food and made it over to Intimidator, I had already gotten 4 rides in on it. I immediately headed straight back towards the line as soon as my friends showed up, and rode it 2 more times with them back to back. 4 or 5 hours later, my friends were going by some of the restaurants to get dinner, and I lied and said I wasn't hungry and that I was gonna excuse myself to use the bathroom, and immediately walked straight back to Intimidator for my 7th ride. To top it all off, me and my friend went back to Intimidator around an hour before the park closed to see if it finally had a line. NOPE! So I ended the day by getting 3 more rides on I305, bringing my total to 10 rides within the course of a couple hours. I was beat to shit after my last ride from a combination of huge g forces, black/greyout inducing banked turns, and the physical toll from staying on my feet all day and running back and forth between I305 in between rides with my friends. I had one of the worst headaches of my night that life from all those cumulative rides throughout the day. Still was totally worth it though!
Weird. I remember being thrilled the first year, because about halfway through the season people were so spooked by the blackout gossip that I could basically walk on the whole season. Since the redesign, the lines seem to be getting steadily longer. I waited probably 45 minutes-1 hr a few weeks ago, and it was by far the longest I've waited to ride since it opened. Maybe I've just been going on heavier volume days by coincidence?
@@Gandhiownsyou - When I went about 2 weeks ago, the operation team was super slow. Like 4 minute dispatches. There weren’t many people in the line but the front row line would’ve easily taken 45 mins because how slow they were sending out trains.
As a VA local, I think the location of 305 by Flight of Fear played into the low ride numbers. You literally had to walk around both Volcano and Flight of Fear (two very popular rides) to get to the queue. You (used to) come to KD for Volcano, wait over an hour, then hop to FoF, wait another hour, then it’s time to eat. By then, you’re heading to other rides before the park closes. 305 should have been put either near the front so it steals the attention of entering guests or near Drop Zone to pair with DZ’s 300-ft height. Put that’s just my opinion.
I am a ride op at I305 and I can definitely say that you are right about the capacity. Kings Dominion gives us a lower capacity number in the manual. I've never been told exactly why but I think it has to do with the fact that when it opened there were typically 4 operators checking restraints at all times but now because of staffing issues we often have only 2 operators checking restraints and coupled with low ridership they assumed that this was a safe number to strive for. I don't remember the exact figure they gave but I believe the theoretical max capacity is 38 trains per hour although 30 is about average on slower days. We have been known to hit closer to 35 when the park is busy and we are properly staffed. It is also impossible to hit the capacity number listed by Intamin because like you mentioned we can only dispatch the train in the station once the other train parks in waiting which takes 1min 50. Also you mentioned that the ride only has one lift speed which is partially true but we have a wet mode which slows the lift speed down and it's sometimes on even when its not raining which can also decrease capacity. And those trims are such a buzzkill, especially during morning test rides it feels like it's going to valley every time. I wish I knew more about the capacity issue myself but I hope this shed a little light on it. Another great video Ryan, honored that there's footage of me checking restraints in here and I hope to see you and the rest of the coaster idiots at KD soon.
yeah, Carowinds got that dying-old-man voice for their Intimidator. I suppose its fitting though, giving the less thrilling/intense, and less intimidating nature of the B&M hyper
@@CoasterCrest I didn't realize these were two different coasters until he mentioned Fury 325. Damn, I want to ride this version! I have never experienced blackout, and would love to try it sometime!
While taking photos of i305 in the exit path, I heard so many positive comments from everyone getting off of i305. Happy to hear that most people seem to love this ride, even with the high intensity
Please do; Roller soaker at hersheypark Flying Turns at Knoebels Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood Skyrush at Hersheypark You should do some of the vague ones
I consider myself a coaster enthusiast and I don't even like i305, and it's honestly mainly because of that first turn. I don't like blacking out, it's not something I find comfortable, it kind of leaves me with a headache and it's just something I avoid. I may go on i305 once if I'm in the park, but towards the end of the day if that's the case. It's sad because King's Dominion had such a huge potential to be the mid-atlantic Cedar Point, and I really think i305 was supposed to be the start of that goal for Cedar Fair. But it clearly didn't work out, and now with Volcano gone coupled with an economical down turn, I think it'll be a long time until the attendance starts to grow again...
Don't black out then. G-strain and you'll be fine. I fly an aerobatic airplane and routinely pull over 6g.... Here's what you do. Squeeze the muscles in your legs and core of your body as tight as you can without having an "accident".. Seriously the best way to describe it, if a bit crude, is imagine you're sitting on the toilet trying really hard to force out a poop that's stuck. Lol. It keeps the blood up where your body likes it and prevents it from going down into the legs on big positive g.
@@blackhawks81H yeah I always flex my whole body when I do rides and don't ever black out. Guess your comment makes sense. I do this because I'm a tall person(with very long arms 6'4 or 6'5 with 89" reach) and once hit my hands on a tunnel when I was younger. So now I always just hold on
My wife and I have been to Kings Dominion once and we loved Volcano. We rode it 3 times. I’m glad we did. Shortly after we rode it, they tore it down. I know why the did it, as it seemed mechanically challenging to maintain, but this was one of the best coasters IMO on the East Coast.
This coaster remains one of my all time faves. The airtime, the g-force after the first drop, and the sharp twists are so thrilling. I am bias because of some good childhood memories at the park.
@@douglaspantz It's actually been getting lines consistently this year fun fact lol. Had to wait an hour a few times when I rode it a few weeks ago lol.
I agree. As KD was our theme park only 30 mins drive season passes every year for the family. I mentored the Kids to be young coaster riders. The youngest after several seasons riding the parks other coasters got his chance on i305 age 12. Definitely daunting at any age we took the challenge.Wow it was a helluva thrill ride. ye
Even though almost every coaster in this series are made by Intamin, I still think they're the best manufacturer. This series alone shows that they aren't afraid to innovate
It’s kinda like how most of the failed Disney rides people talk about on ParksTube channels either were made during the Eisner era or were affected by it, I still think that’s the best time because at least they were taking risks and throwing new stuff out there.
I would not call Fury 325 gentle. It's a pretty forceful ride in its own right, and it's relentless. But even then it's not to the same level of intensity as Intimidator 305. Honestly, Fury 325 is about as intense as you can make a ride while still getting the GP to ride it.
Absolutely, and that’s what makes it such a fantastic ride! It packs a surprising punch for a B&M, which is why both coaster enthusiasts and the general public enjoy it so much. Great formula for a ride.
Thanks KD and Intamin for giving us "entitled enthusiasts" the coaster of our dreams. Sometimes I spend $150 on shoes that I barely wear, it doesn't mean I'm not satisfied with them.
As a native Virginian, I’ve been to KD and BG multiple times, and you’re right. I prefer Apollo’s Chariot over I305. That being said, I still ride I305 at least once every time I go to KD, though Twisted Timbers is now my favorite coaster at that park
Totally agree. I feel like a lot of enthusiasts are quick to stick their nose up at Apollo’s Chariot vs i305 but personally, I will always prefer a simple B&M hyper to most other roller coasters even as an coaster enthusiast myself. A good intense coaster like i305 is nice every once in a while, but honestly I prefer the more simple things in life and a good old B&M hyper is one of those simple things.
Kings Dominion needs to do what Hershey did and put a B&M Hyper directly next to the crazy Intamin to complement each other. If this ride closes and I don't get to ride it once, I'll be bummed.
I live in Richmond and have gone to either busch gardens or kings dominion pretty much every year for my entire life. Busch Gardens is still my preferred park but King's Dominion has the added attraction of having this ride in particular. Definitely the coolest, most intense ride I've been on.
As an enthusiast I have to say it was an absolute dream ride. 7 rides straight because of zero wait time and the trains were mostly full. Epic ride for those that want extreme thrills. You are absolutely correct though about the GP. They fear this machine like it’s the terminator sent back in time to kill them lol.
* I305 gets built * Enthusiasts: hell yeah an intense giga GP: hell no a coaster that makes me black out * Intimidator gets built * GP: man this coasters so much fun Enthusiasts: man Intrimadator sucks
One explanation for the inappropriate forces on I305 is that Intamin did not work with Ing.-Büro Stengel to oversee the calculations for the ride. From what I gather, Intamin instead outsourced some of that work to a Hungarian engineering firm to reduce costs. Brilliant video once again Ryan! Incredible insight, entertaining delivery 👍
i love the points at fellow enthusiasts, keep them humble; and tbh i'm really glad to hear that from an enthusiast, you're a grounded dude and your opinions are executed very well, and i appreciate (as a budding enthusiast that must stay on the ground lmao) your descriptions and your patience with your videos. there's a lot of great information and you don't seem to have a bias in the videos i've watched so far. your videos are fascinating and presented well for the viewer just passing through, a curious newbie to rollercoasters, and seasoned enthusiasts. thank you for these videos, youtubers like you with execution like these videos is what sparks interest in people and makes them feel like they can feel like a part of it all and included in the discussion, if that makes any sense. looking forward to watching everything!
The Intimidator 305 is one of my favorite coasters ever! I live in NC, but work in DC. My family will drive up to Doswell to meet me once a season or so, and we always ride it at least 2 or 3 times every visit! It's AMAZING! I guess I must qualify as an "enthusiast" rather than merely a fan, as I love this coaster!
Thank you, I’ve been saying those things about enthusiasts for quite awhile now!! I think it started back when Kings Island announced the rerun of their antique cars. Enthusiasts always think they know what’s best for a park. They don’t. They want the biggest and baddest coasters, but it’s not smart to just continuously build those every single year. The entitlement by some enthusiasts is just astounding sometimes.
@@spidey2721 Yeah and I think it spoiled a lot of them. I consider myself a coaster enthusiast and even I am alarmed at how privileged some of these people are.
As a coaster enthusiast myself, I know that just because I want bigger and badder coasters all the time does not mean that's what's best for the parks. If someone built a park that was all rides as intense as i305, it wouldn't last 5 years. There just aren't enough really intense enthusiasts.
This is my all-time favorite roller coaster. I am the type of person who prefers roller coasters with snappy transitions, positive-Gs, and intensity WAY more than straight ejector hill after ejector hill. I also like height and speed. I305 is the only coaster I have ridden that does both very well. The trim brake really doesn't bother me too much, but I have also gotten lucky with my visits being on warm, sunny, crowded days.
I'm not a coaster enthusiast but I willingly drive 3 hours every few months just to ride this coaster. I'm afraid of heights but I love the feeling it gives me and lines are never long.
A wise person once said of writing, "Murder your darlings." In other words, if you love something, you have to admit when it's flawed even if you love it - and take the absolute piss out of it.
Aw man, I rode this a while back with my crush at the time because I wanted to seem cool to him (we're both roller coaster nerds, I just don't like riding them as much) and I straight up got whiplash. I was nearly in tears by the end, I don't think he found me cool.
Love the techinical analysis in these videos! I am a junior in high school and plan to go to USF where Busch Gardens Tampa is literally across the street, you have encouraged me to be a ride op and hopefully I get a job working at Iron Gwazi!
I305 made me a coaster enthusiast. It was my first giga coaster and still to date my most intense ride. Before I rode it the only real coasters I rode were the 3 woodies at KD and Dominator, plus Big Bad Wolf as a kid at busch gardens, so nothing huge or groundbreaking. It was so fun and I miss it now that I'm in florida. Granted Iron Gwazi just opened and I love it.
This does look like the one coaster I sadly might take a pass on when I visit this summer. I love intense rides like El Toro and even the original Cyclone. But some steel coasters just give me a pounding headache that honestly, can ruin a trip. I’m not GP or an enthusiast. Rather I’m somewhere in between. Love coasters. Enough to watch videos incessantly, but not able to handle a ride that can beat me up. In contrast, I’ll be going to Carrowinds this summer as well and riding Fury 325 is something I’m very much looking forward to, while I 305 has me on the fence. If I ride it, it’ll be at the end of the day just to make sure a headache doesn’t ruin my day there. Update: I-305 was ok. Didn’t beat me up at all. Fun. 1 ride on it though because Twisted Timber’s had me transfixed! Fury though, 5 rides and loved it. But I would absolutely re-ride this again. It’s just not my favorite in the park by far.
I305 is a very smooth running coaster. I’ve ridden the inaugural season and many times thereafter having Season passes. The bank after the drop hill may cause a brief grey out but quick recovery going into the next element. Imo the smoothest ride esp for an aged 40 yo at the time. Unlike the Hurler, which shook my brain 🧠 after each run although my son wanted to ride over and over, ugh 😣.
It's got the otsr for it. Seems a waste not to throw a zero g roll in at some point just to claim the tallest inverting coaster. Maybe not on the first hill when people are still recovering from greying out...though that would be awesome. Could throw it in after the trim, take the roll at a low speed and still have the record on technicality
@@ThePhantomSafetyPin it's probably more from cost and lack of a need to, because you could definitely size up some inversions to fit on a giga, there just wasn't really a reason for Intamin or B&M to
There is never, absolutely never a line for Intimidator, you can get right on almost every single time. I love the Intimidator, but like you said, I blackout almost every time! I’ve never blacked out on any other Coaster, and I’ve ridden almost every single coaster, and been to almost every park on the eastern side of the Country. It was so much worse in the first year before the track change! Intimidator is at one of my “Home parks” both Kings Dominion & Busch Gardens Williamsburg are about an hour away from my house. As a Coaster Enthusiast I’m extremely blessed to have these two amazing parks so close-by!
Even as a coaster enthusiast, I don’t enjoy blacking out on coasters. I’m glad you mentioned it on this video and the Millennium Force video because it seemed like I was the only one this happened to lol. Millennium Force is my all time favorite coaster, and I still gray out during the first turn. I know I’ve been on Intimidator 305, but didn’t remember the experience until lockouts were mentioned. That’s probably why I didn’t ride it again. (EDIT: maybe I rode the Intimidator at Carowinds and not KD) The Grizzly at KD is a lot of fun and I can see the whole ride!
I'm definitely "general public" when it comes to coasters. I haven't ridden I305, and don't plan to. But I CAN'T WAIT to ride Twisted Timbers. Question is - when is KD going to scrap Anaconda?
I like intense coasters, but blacking out isn't enjoyable. I'm an athletic young man, and if I could barely see on the first turn, it's a real problem. Twisted Timbers was really fun! I doubt they'll open up this year though :,(
I rode i305 plenty of times and never blacked out. I really enjoy it. My only issue is those intense turn but I learned how to turn my body with it. Andacoda is a staple at the park just like the avalanche
I honestly feel somewhat lucky that I got to ride In”trim”idator 305 while it existed. Hitting that second airtime hill and not being impeded by any trim brakes would absolutely launch you out of your seats if you had a full train. Good times! Great video 👏🏼
I've taken over a hundred rides on this. Despite the occasional near blackout, it is otherwise supremely smooth and comfortable. During some weekdays you can practically walk on over and over without developing a headache, and to me this is quite an accomplishment.
The first time I rode Intimidator, yeah I did black out. The second time I used the Fighter Pilot technique to combat the G-force and it wasn’t nearly as bad. I think the main problem was that people aren’t prepared when going in. Anaconda and the Grizzly are and always will be my favorites.
I just rode this for the first time like 2 days ago. It was a pretty slow day at the park (we didn’t wait more than 10 minutes for any ride) so we got to ride it once, then came back later and rode it twice in a row without even getting off the ride. I absolutely love this coaster.
The lift-motor is electric, right? Would it be that difficult to program the variable speed into it's control software? Seems like there should be a way to link it to the block section system, if the block clears the speed can be increased.
Dude, I rode this for the first time this past weekend. Absolutely blew my mind, i basically blacked out the first ride, the other 2 rides grayed harder than I ever had. My new number 1.
I have grown to LOVE your witty, quick, dry humor you pepper in here and there, as well as the pacing of your videos. Plus, they're about coasters, one of the coolest things on the planet.
you said last video that you would possibly do a Ranking of cedar point rollercoasters. I think you should do a collab with airtime thrills or another coaster enthusiast yt channel via the internet. You could do it where you both give your top picks while the other gives theirs. You could even just do a top ten all time favorite rollercoaster list. I think that this would be pretty cool.
I’m sure you didn’t call this a flop. This coaster is ANAZING! Listen. It serious is one of the most amazing things to happen to my home and beloved park. While not for everyone, it is the most intense ride I’ve ever had. And yes I’ve ridden many of the other monsters in the US. Are there more “fun” rides? I’m sure! But this thing knocks my socks off every time. I even had to learn how to stay conscious during the ride! I’m still one of its biggest fans. ❤️
I rode this coaster in 8th grade and blacked out on the first turn. I had no idea of the coaster’s reputation and thought something was medically wrong with me. I didn’t ride a roller coaster for years after that! Glad to know I’m not alone!
Hey Ryan, fantastic videos. I've gotten back into my roller coaster phase because of this series. I actually didn't know Volcano had been shut down before this video, I'm glad I got to ride it while it was operational. I think a video on that roller coaster would be awesome, others have made videos about why it shut down but I know you could do a way better, more informative, and funnier video. I think it would be a great fit for problematic roller coasters. -a new fan
I've lived near Kings Dominion my whole life and it's kinda sad to see it go downhill in ride quality, I've been going since 2006 and never felt the need to go to Busch but this year I think I will instead. The park was never crowded so I have no idea why they invested so much in it so long haha. Still a great park for what it is, but I miss the days of big expansions.
I think intimidator is one of the best coasters out there if not the best coaster out there. The intensity on this thing is unbelievable, I'm surprised this coaster is even legal lol.
They really hit the nail on thr head basing it on Dale Earnhardt especially with the forces cause when Earnhardt was racing he probably felt similar or even higher forces in the turns so the realistic component of the ride closely resembles the intimidator himself
It’s a shame I305 isn’t more popular. I love this coaster! And as a racing fan the snaps in those banked turns are a dream come true. I’m a noob coaster enthusiast so I wanna learn more and go to more parks to experience new coasters, so I’m glad I found this channel. Thanks for the amazing videos and keep it up!
Blacking out is fun... never did it on I305, but Magic Mountain’s Goliath totally blacked me on the helix. My parents thought I meant a literal blackout like loss of consciousness, the GPs.
That was the first coaster that came to mind when I think of graying out on rides, especially when your on the inside of the helix, its funny tho it only happened as I got older, when I was younger and rode it, it never happened
I fully lost consciousness on i305. Never riding that coaster again. It felt like I was strapped onto a rocket or something. Woke up on the final brake run with a super sore arm and a headache. That ride is the only one I have ridden that I feel like it is actually trying to kill me and should not be legal.
Hands down my favorite coaster of all time. There's absolutely nothing like it after you've been on it, in terms of intensity. You feel like you've had a full-body workout after you get off. If it's a flop, it's because parkgoers are sissies. :P
It's no wonder why Six Flags and Cedar Fair have abandoned Intamin over the years. RMC and B&M have essentially replaced Intamin with RMC replacing the intense coasters with ones that have much lower prices and maintenance costs, while B&M is a much safer and popular option for anything over 200ft.
I just went on Intimidator yesterday and had the time of my life graying out on that first turn, but knew if I looked there would be a video like this. I only go to theme parks once or twice a year, but when I do I like to have at least one really intense ride to choose from. Which, given that frequency of attendance, I guess just isn't a big enough market to justify the construction of rides like this. Oh well, hope it stays operational long enough for me to try it out again.
I can’t believe they made 304 of these beforehand and still had all those issues
ikr i mean the 289th one didn't have too many issues they should've kept that one
My favourite was the 153rd one
fucks sake this made me laugh
rest in peace Intimidator 6
Hopefully the 306th one will be better....aka more intense 😏
"Giga Coaster 1 looks too intense for me."
Exactly what I was thinking
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WaterCrane lol 😂 😂 😂 😂
@@jxcobt how old are you? That's a Roller Coaster Tycoon joke lmao. Go hop on RCT1 and play the original and the best
@@SuperNuclearUnicorn I like RCT2 since it fixed a lot of the issues with 1, but both games are amazing
When I was in 8th Grade my class took a trip to DC. One of the days we traveled down to Kings Dominion. I got on this ride and after the drop started to black out. While out, i accidentally drooled, and the drool somehow fell backwards and landed square on my history teachers face. He never learned it was me and I carry the guilt to this day.
Carry the guilt with pride!
Tell them when you graduate
Headshot
Guilt? I'd be giggling.
I love how you traveled to DC and instead of going to Six Flags America, which is 30min (tops) from DC city center, you traveled 2+ out of the city to go to a better park.
Honestly if it's got a Nascar theme it should only have left turns.
Lol
He is too intelligent to be left alive!
@@beanlets 😂😂😂
It’s a road course, like Watkins Glen.
You'd think. I bet with that small novelty alone, it would be more popular. Could you imagine how shitty an oval Rollercoaster would be? Oof. Lmao. I used to design wooden coasters in Minecraft. I made the Beast from Kings Island, and the Grizzly from this park lol. I always had Kings Dominion season passes and loved the park. Once visited the park in NC, and the one in Ohio for summer trips. Used to loved going to amusement parks 15 years ago.
You wouldn't expect a NASCAR themed coaster to have such a prominent right turn directly after the drop
Dale took a hard right turn his last race.
@@chrish4977 oohhhhhh shit
Got DAMN
Turn right to go left.
@@chrish4977 YIKES BRO
GP: I dont want a coaster that makes me black out
Thoosies: WTF that giga didn't even castrate me, it's so weak
MiLLeniUm ForCelesS
I love to hear/read the word thoosies.
It's not that popular here in germany but I wish it was :D
I once rode it with 2 friends of mine in 2015 and they were both like, "NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN" after riding it and I was like, Yes! LETS DO IT AGAIN! I shortly after rode it again without them. Plus before riding it, I didn't give them a warning that it would be really intense.
I can relate to both, being a GP who is actively working on going to bigger coasters
I'm scared of blacking out and hurting my neck, and my anxiety is pretty shitty but I'm trying to work on it, trying to relax and let the coaster do its job lmao
I feel like I'm reading RCT2 guest thoughts
I died laughing at “the trim breaks are absolutely necessary so that this element doesn’t kill people
Hes says it so casually too. I do hope those breaks never fail
*brakes
Sorry lol English is my second language
@@toshiroyamada2443 Magnetic brakes can't fail. You'd need to remove the brake fins from either the car or the track entirely to stop the braking action, as there are no moving parts or even contact between the pieces of the brakes during their operation.
Lol! I laughed at that part also.
At this point can we just rename the series to Problematic Intamins
Lmfaoooooooo
Pretty much.
Gwalms23 or simply, Intamins
Call it "Intamin Issues"
Seems more like “intimin in a nutshell” LUL
I did a poll. While I too love I305 (there's a reason I have "Crazy" in my channel name), many of my viewers agree that greying out and blacking out is terrifying. This is not surprising and it's important to take the tolerance level of most people into account when designing multi-million dollar thrill rides.
I'm surprised to hear that there are people thatenjoy that.
@@LordRayken I think it's more like we just tolerate it, because that means the forces are going to be more intense and feel better. Like if I grey out just doing housework I'm not like, "OMG this is soo intense and cool!"
@@auroralane6903A few months back after this I had some discussions with others and they were pretty adamant about enjoying the 'high' or something.
@@LordRaykenI mean it’s not like it’s gonna harm you - so yeah it’s kind of alluring in that way.
I’ve blacked out before. Not on a roller coaster but it was a cool feeling
You know it's serious when ElToroRyan calls it "A ridiculous amount of Lateral Gs and air time" and that it "absolutely shits on other coasters in terms of intensity"
but it does, i've never experienced anything like it
Yeah, I don't think I can get anyone to get on this with me.
I can attest. I go all the time, this is the best ride in the park
"Intimidator 305 looks too intense for me"
- Roller Coaster Tycoon Guest
"While an enthusiast will enjoy the idea of a coaster being so intense that it causes a temporary loss of vision, normal people have less strange things in their lives that they care more for."
Aw man I'm not even a coaster enthusiast but I think a coaster causing people to black out is awesome.
its a very minor blackout lol i would recommend it the coaster its self rides so smooth but yet so fast everytime i go to kd i ride this at least two times
Mortals, I don’t even need a coaster to blackout, I just have to run a couple miles 🤣
I don't think it's awesome. I have glaucoma due to high eye pressure and if I lose my vision for that long at one time, my vision might not come back.
Literally every Stand-up style coaster ever for me, fuck those things...plus the crotch pain ouchhh
Yeah like idk a ride being so intimidating that people are scared to ride it is a win. They’re supposed to be scary and intimidating
I definitely fall into the GP category when it comes to wondering why people love to black out on coasters. And i did some research for my own Intimidator video and found that attendance for Carowinds ans KD was about the same after 2010, and KD was being considered for a major investment but Carowinds got the money because the county offered better tax incentives. That was much more influential to KD's crappy decade than i305
@Hyperskreem 82 someones big mad
KD had a crappy decade? Well I've been enjoying it for the past ten years lol.
@@joshandkorinna i mean from 2010 to 2018 they removed one coaster and added nothing but a flat ride
I’m glad KD is getting some more stuff now with tumbili, retheming, twisted Timbers, and it’s looking like another coaster is coming to the park
Non coaster bro here, and about 2 years late - but watching this video and all the history, I have to wonder if Cedar Fair's approach here was to try something similar to what auto manufacturers do with "halo cars". Where they knew going in that the ride wouldn't be for the masses, but hoped it's mere existence would entice the public into the park. Lexus famously "lost" money on selling their supercar, the LFA - but the whole point was to use the LFA as a sort of advertising pitch. So while the project, in a vacuum, was unprofitable, it was still a success for the brand. Point here being that while ridership must be a worthwhile metric to look at, maybe it doesn't tell the whole story. Just a thought I had...
Or maybe it was just a big L - I sure as heck don't know, haha
What's very interesting about this coaster is that it sounds 100% accurate for NASCAR and Earnhardt in particular. So, the execution of the theme is on point, even if it ended up being problematic.
@user-mp2jk4bp1eanti safety? You don’t know what you’re talking about, he literally made his drivers wear face shields and Hans devices even if he didn’t
@@david-468 one of his drivers was his son so i would expect that lol
@@jjtb5293 very true lol
I really appreciate the tone of these videos, especially when compared to other coaster enthusiast channels that manage to have an obnoxious superiority complex over the GP simply because they know the technical names for the ride elements. Really enjoyable content.
"And I don't black out on rides that much"
Shots fired at Theme Park Crazy
Greg Sloan he’s not really an ethusiast
Midwest Coaster Fans Uhh what?
@@ThrillRidez ua-cam.com/video/pkOqi7Du3Og/v-deo.html
Marc W. Theme park crazy unless he has changed as of recently. Great at editing though
@@theemc3068 genius
Phone launching out of a pocket at 15:27
Completely irresponsible on the customer that had it in their pocket. It could smash into someone's head and/or damage expensive equipment.
@@nrdesign1991 Or they could jump a gate to go retrieve it and get killed by a Raptor.
I cant see it lol
Lmao
This one time a phone went flying from the front and the guy in the back caught it, I was there when it happened just a phone going more than 80mph on a sharp turn yet someone catches it, this is why I love the 305.
I love the jumpcut from B&M track to Intamin in the ad. gotta reuse the carowinds footage
I prefer to think of it as unique and resourceful
In the Kings Dominion gift shop one of the shirts for I305 has Intimidator at Carowinds on it
@@xyves3295 90 % of coaster merch has arrow track on it
@@xenite_ 6x the speed!!!
It makes sense that you'd get your vision back quickly on the airtime hill, as it's negative g which is forcing the blood back up into the head.. Its basically reversing the effect of the positive g in quick succession. But to avoid the "greyout" on the positive g, just do what I've recommended to others in the comment section of some of these videos. As an aerobatic pilot who often does maneuvers greater than +6g, it's necessary a lot of times, and is basically guaranteed to work on lower g rollercoasters. G-strain. You tense up the muscles in your legs, thighs mainly and a bit of core, as much as you can. The somewhat crude explanation is, pretend like you're sitting on the toilet trying to force out a really bad poo that won't come out. Lol. Clench down and just "hhnnnngggg". You'll never Grey out or black out from positive g ever again.
I did this the other day riding it and it worked. I've seen the peak sustained G forces claimed to be as high as 4.5G for Intimidator, that's higher than the 3G max sustained astronauts experience on an average launch. Frankly they should've given it a fighter or space theme and marketed it off it's exceptional G forces, because having to use G force mitigating techniques like a fighter pilot on a roller coaster is incredibly cool and unique, no other coaster demands that kind of active participation from riders.
@@MrMattumbo good point! That’s an epic marketing strategy
This technique also works for vasovagal responses to prevent fainting and helps stop heart palpitations!
Thanks for the tip, I never knew this! I love roller coasters, but I've been avoiding the more intense-looking ones for some time, because I can no longer tolerate the feeling of greying or blacking out. I'm going to King's Dominion next season, and, while I'm still not sure I'll ride this particular ride, I will try it for sure on the others!
Or be a crack head and go when it’s 100° don’t drink a lot of water, walk a lot, exhale and go to sleep.
It’s crazy to think I experienced the original version of this as a 12 year old & wouldn’t have changed a thing. Gotta love where nostalgia leads you. Great video
"It's not like the park can simply delete I305 and recoup their money like in Rollercoaster Tycoon".
Okay, that was golden. 😂
You also can't charge $20 for the bathroom irl and get away with it
13:26 Hearing a coaster enthusiast talking about stuff like this soothes my brain
IKR
Jeremy Miller yeah but I think most of the kids don’t know shit about coasters and just watch one pov lol!
Agreed...when it comes to hardcore hobbyists, coaster people are among the worst I’ve seen. Bass fishing community? A little snooty at times but very welcoming. Guitar players? Opinionated and tribalistic, sure...but ultimately good natured. Neither hold a candle to coaster “enthusiasts”. I’m convinced that a certain number believe they’re actually fighter pilots as opposed to people passively enjoying an amusement ride.
I love how much you call out enthusiasts for being whiny and entitled lol. I always wonder how a ride like i305 would do at SFMM or Cedar Point.
So personally, I would love this coaster. I'm not a huge coaster fan, I guess I would be considered GP. The only coasters I've really been on are the ones at Busch Gardens and the few at Canobie Lake Park. I'm also more of a fan of the +Gs rather than -Gs. I am, however, a huge aviation fan and I've been looking for a coaster that gives you the "dogfight" experience. All of those snap rolls heading into what look like tight bank turns are most of what I'm looking for.
MrKeserian You would probably like Maverick at Cedar Point a lot as well.
MrKeserian
Canobie lake park...exit 1, baby 👍
@@manifestgtr yep. Although, last time I was there, the ride conditions scared the daylights out of me.
@@MrKeserian oh how I miss Canobie Lake Park! I grew up in Tewksbury, MA, and used to go there so often. Now KD is my home park, and I-305 used to be my favorite coaster here before Twisted Timbers was built, now it’s my 2nd.
This is spot on. You’re right it really did only appeal to coaster enthusiasts. I worked at the intimidator it’s opening season and that’s the only time I’ve seen long lines. I still love it though.
I remember going to Kings Dominion 3 or 4 years ago, probably around half a year before they removed Volcano and added that stunt coaster. It was a fairly busy day, and as soon as I found out my friends were planning to get food before they got on any rides, I only lasted about 5 minutes before I told them I was ditching them cause I couldn't wait to ride Intimidator. I was almost shaking from the excitement while walking over there, but had this creeping feeling of dread in my stomach that I was about to get stuck in a massive line with how "extreme" and "popular" the ride was with fellow thrill seekers. I got to I305 around an hour after the park opened, and there were only 2 people in the line. Such a small amount of people were trying to get on that the ride operators ended up having us wait for more people to get in line, worried about sending out almost empty cars. By the time my friends finished their food and made it over to Intimidator, I had already gotten 4 rides in on it. I immediately headed straight back towards the line as soon as my friends showed up, and rode it 2 more times with them back to back. 4 or 5 hours later, my friends were going by some of the restaurants to get dinner, and I lied and said I wasn't hungry and that I was gonna excuse myself to use the bathroom, and immediately walked straight back to Intimidator for my 7th ride. To top it all off, me and my friend went back to Intimidator around an hour before the park closed to see if it finally had a line. NOPE! So I ended the day by getting 3 more rides on I305, bringing my total to 10 rides within the course of a couple hours. I was beat to shit after my last ride from a combination of huge g forces, black/greyout inducing banked turns, and the physical toll from staying on my feet all day and running back and forth between I305 in between rides with my friends. I had one of the worst headaches of my night that life from all those cumulative rides throughout the day. Still was totally worth it though!
@@tankmaster1018 That’s awesome! Sounds like an amazing day!
Weird. I remember being thrilled the first year, because about halfway through the season people were so spooked by the blackout gossip that I could basically walk on the whole season. Since the redesign, the lines seem to be getting steadily longer. I waited probably 45 minutes-1 hr a few weeks ago, and it was by far the longest I've waited to ride since it opened. Maybe I've just been going on heavier volume days by coincidence?
@@Gandhiownsyou - When I went about 2 weeks ago, the operation team was super slow. Like 4 minute dispatches. There weren’t many people in the line but the front row line would’ve easily taken 45 mins because how slow they were sending out trains.
@@Gandhiownsyou Now without the Volcano the lines have increased for sure
As a VA local, I think the location of 305 by Flight of Fear played into the low ride numbers. You literally had to walk around both Volcano and Flight of Fear (two very popular rides) to get to the queue. You (used to) come to KD for Volcano, wait over an hour, then hop to FoF, wait another hour, then it’s time to eat. By then, you’re heading to other rides before the park closes. 305 should have been put either near the front so it steals the attention of entering guests or near Drop Zone to pair with DZ’s 300-ft height. Put that’s just my opinion.
they should have a enthusiast event where they turn on the trims on the drop once a year
Don't you mean turn off the trims?
@@micoledupicolegaming5444 No he meant to turn them on, just to piss off their biggest fanbase
I am a ride op at I305 and I can definitely say that you are right about the capacity. Kings Dominion gives us a lower capacity number in the manual. I've never been told exactly why but I think it has to do with the fact that when it opened there were typically 4 operators checking restraints at all times but now because of staffing issues we often have only 2 operators checking restraints and coupled with low ridership they assumed that this was a safe number to strive for. I don't remember the exact figure they gave but I believe the theoretical max capacity is 38 trains per hour although 30 is about average on slower days. We have been known to hit closer to 35 when the park is busy and we are properly staffed. It is also impossible to hit the capacity number listed by Intamin because like you mentioned we can only dispatch the train in the station once the other train parks in waiting which takes 1min 50. Also you mentioned that the ride only has one lift speed which is partially true but we have a wet mode which slows the lift speed down and it's sometimes on even when its not raining which can also decrease capacity. And those trims are such a buzzkill, especially during morning test rides it feels like it's going to valley every time. I wish I knew more about the capacity issue myself but I hope this shed a little light on it. Another great video Ryan, honored that there's footage of me checking restraints in here and I hope to see you and the rest of the coaster idiots at KD soon.
305’s gentleman start your engines is way cooler the Carowinds intimidator
yeah, Carowinds got that dying-old-man voice for their Intimidator. I suppose its fitting though, giving the less thrilling/intense, and less intimidating nature of the B&M hyper
@@CoasterCrest I didn't realize these were two different coasters until he mentioned Fury 325. Damn, I want to ride this version! I have never experienced blackout, and would love to try it sometime!
While taking photos of i305 in the exit path, I heard so many positive comments from everyone getting off of i305. Happy to hear that most people seem to love this ride, even with the high intensity
I enjoyed you throwing shade at coaster enthusiasts. Thank you for that.
Please do;
Roller soaker at hersheypark
Flying Turns at Knoebels
Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood
Skyrush at Hersheypark
You should do some of the vague ones
Legendary Collektor im betting you live in PA lmao
@@djsugarc1075 "Yes this is a great idea!!!"
I live in PA 😂
Lol I went to opening week for roller soaker what a shit show.. god that was forever ago and burned into my head.
@@djsugarc1075 i do. Hershey to be exact.
Son of Beast, all three Giant Vekoma Boomerangs, invertigos, or Steel Vengeance on opening day.
I consider myself a coaster enthusiast and I don't even like i305, and it's honestly mainly because of that first turn. I don't like blacking out, it's not something I find comfortable, it kind of leaves me with a headache and it's just something I avoid. I may go on i305 once if I'm in the park, but towards the end of the day if that's the case. It's sad because King's Dominion had such a huge potential to be the mid-atlantic Cedar Point, and I really think i305 was supposed to be the start of that goal for Cedar Fair. But it clearly didn't work out, and now with Volcano gone coupled with an economical down turn, I think it'll be a long time until the attendance starts to grow again...
Don't black out then. G-strain and you'll be fine. I fly an aerobatic airplane and routinely pull over 6g.... Here's what you do. Squeeze the muscles in your legs and core of your body as tight as you can without having an "accident".. Seriously the best way to describe it, if a bit crude, is imagine you're sitting on the toilet trying really hard to force out a poop that's stuck. Lol. It keeps the blood up where your body likes it and prevents it from going down into the legs on big positive g.
@@blackhawks81H yeah I always flex my whole body when I do rides and don't ever black out. Guess your comment makes sense. I do this because I'm a tall person(with very long arms 6'4 or 6'5 with 89" reach) and once hit my hands on a tunnel when I was younger. So now I always just hold on
@@stompingpeak2043 You it your hands on a tunnel? Jesus, did you break your wrists?
My wife and I have been to Kings Dominion once and we loved Volcano. We rode it 3 times. I’m glad we did. Shortly after we rode it, they tore it down. I know why the did it, as it seemed mechanically challenging to maintain, but this was one of the best coasters IMO on the East Coast.
I have serious FOMO with Volcano, I never got to ride it and when I wanted to it was gone!
This coaster remains one of my all time faves. The airtime, the g-force after the first drop, and the sharp twists are so thrilling. I am bias because of some good childhood memories at the park.
I305 is a god tier ride. It’s just people are scared of it. That’s a good thing bro me.🤷🏽♂️
It always has a short line because people are too sacred of it lol
They're *intimidated* by it. Who would've thought...
good thing for you, not kings dominion
@@douglaspantz It's actually been getting lines consistently this year fun fact lol. Had to wait an hour a few times when I rode it a few weeks ago lol.
I agree. As KD was our theme park only 30 mins drive season passes every year for the family. I mentored the Kids to be young coaster riders. The youngest after several seasons riding the parks other coasters got his chance on i305 age 12. Definitely daunting at any age we took the challenge.Wow it was a helluva thrill ride. ye
I love how all fo the problematic coasters are manufactured by Intamin!
Hypersonic is next??
He had done magnum
Ricky bon dicky sticky eat your cereal
I'm guessing that Sky Rush is probably coming next
Lightning Rod?
@@nathanieljohnston8126 intamins only
Or Volcano
skyrush wasnt really problematic just has shit restraints
Visualizee yeah, probably true. I was partly making a joke as Skyrush is usually regarded as a smaller I305
Even though almost every coaster in this series are made by Intamin, I still think they're the best manufacturer. This series alone shows that they aren't afraid to innovate
Facts
It’s kinda like how most of the failed Disney rides people talk about on ParksTube channels either were made during the Eisner era or were affected by it, I still think that’s the best time because at least they were taking risks and throwing new stuff out there.
i was just headbanging to the rage against the machine in the background the whole time XD
I would not call Fury 325 gentle. It's a pretty forceful ride in its own right, and it's relentless. But even then it's not to the same level of intensity as Intimidator 305.
Honestly, Fury 325 is about as intense as you can make a ride while still getting the GP to ride it.
Absolutely, and that’s what makes it such a fantastic ride! It packs a surprising punch for a B&M, which is why both coaster enthusiasts and the general public enjoy it so much. Great formula for a ride.
Thanks KD and Intamin for giving us "entitled enthusiasts" the coaster of our dreams. Sometimes I spend $150 on shoes that I barely wear, it doesn't mean I'm not satisfied with them.
Great comment!
That's fine, but I prefer shoes that are £50 that don't make me black out :D
Valid POV
@@hughanthony2001 Valid response
As a native Virginian, I’ve been to KD and BG multiple times, and you’re right. I prefer Apollo’s Chariot over I305. That being said, I still ride I305 at least once every time I go to KD, though Twisted Timbers is now my favorite coaster at that park
Totally agree. I feel like a lot of enthusiasts are quick to stick their nose up at Apollo’s Chariot vs i305 but personally, I will always prefer a simple B&M hyper to most other roller coasters even as an coaster enthusiast myself. A good intense coaster like i305 is nice every once in a while, but honestly I prefer the more simple things in life and a good old B&M hyper is one of those simple things.
Kings Dominion needs to do what Hershey did and put a B&M Hyper directly next to the crazy Intamin to complement each other.
If this ride closes and I don't get to ride it once, I'll be bummed.
I live in Richmond and have gone to either busch gardens or kings dominion pretty much every year for my entire life. Busch Gardens is still my preferred park but King's Dominion has the added attraction of having this ride in particular. Definitely the coolest, most intense ride I've been on.
As an enthusiast I have to say it was an absolute dream ride. 7 rides straight because of zero wait time and the trains were mostly full. Epic ride for those that want extreme thrills. You are absolutely correct though about the GP. They fear this machine like it’s the terminator sent back in time to kill them lol.
* I305 gets built *
Enthusiasts: hell yeah an intense giga
GP: hell no a coaster that makes me black out
* Intimidator gets built *
GP: man this coasters so much fun
Enthusiasts: man Intrimadator sucks
One explanation for the inappropriate forces on I305 is that Intamin did not work with Ing.-Büro Stengel to oversee the calculations for the ride. From what I gather, Intamin instead outsourced some of that work to a Hungarian engineering firm to reduce costs.
Brilliant video once again Ryan! Incredible insight, entertaining delivery 👍
I did not know that! Thank you for pointing that out
"Giga Coaster 1 looks too intense for me"
i love the points at fellow enthusiasts, keep them humble; and tbh i'm really glad to hear that from an enthusiast, you're a grounded dude and your opinions are executed very well, and i appreciate (as a budding enthusiast that must stay on the ground lmao) your descriptions and your patience with your videos. there's a lot of great information and you don't seem to have a bias in the videos i've watched so far. your videos are fascinating and presented well for the viewer just passing through, a curious newbie to rollercoasters, and seasoned enthusiasts. thank you for these videos, youtubers like you with execution like these videos is what sparks interest in people and makes them feel like they can feel like a part of it all and included in the discussion, if that makes any sense. looking forward to watching everything!
I loved greying out during that first turn, and then "coming to" while you're floating across that airtime hill. Amazing...
The Intimidator 305 is one of my favorite coasters ever! I live in NC, but work in DC. My family will drive up to Doswell to meet me once a season or so, and we always ride it at least 2 or 3 times every visit! It's AMAZING! I guess I must qualify as an "enthusiast" rather than merely a fan, as I love this coaster!
Thank you, I’ve been saying those things about enthusiasts for quite awhile now!! I think it started back when Kings Island announced the rerun of their antique cars. Enthusiasts always think they know what’s best for a park. They don’t. They want the biggest and baddest coasters, but it’s not smart to just continuously build those every single year. The entitlement by some enthusiasts is just astounding sometimes.
It worked for cedar point. All they did for at least a decade was break records.
@@spidey2721 Yeah and I think it spoiled a lot of them. I consider myself a coaster enthusiast and even I am alarmed at how privileged some of these people are.
As a coaster enthusiast myself, I know that just because I want bigger and badder coasters all the time does not mean that's what's best for the parks. If someone built a park that was all rides as intense as i305, it wouldn't last 5 years. There just aren't enough really intense enthusiasts.
This is my all-time favorite roller coaster. I am the type of person who prefers roller coasters with snappy transitions, positive-Gs, and intensity WAY more than straight ejector hill after ejector hill. I also like height and speed. I305 is the only coaster I have ridden that does both very well. The trim brake really doesn't bother me too much, but I have also gotten lucky with my visits being on warm, sunny, crowded days.
#3 for me! I marathoned this monster 13 times in a row during my visit to KD, and this coaster is just epic.
I'm not a coaster enthusiast but I willingly drive 3 hours every few months just to ride this coaster. I'm afraid of heights but I love the feeling it gives me and lines are never long.
Everyone of these problematic videos I'm thinking, "but I love this coaster"
A wise person once said of writing, "Murder your darlings." In other words, if you love something, you have to admit when it's flawed even if you love it - and take the absolute piss out of it.
Aw man, I rode this a while back with my crush at the time because I wanted to seem cool to him (we're both roller coaster nerds, I just don't like riding them as much) and I straight up got whiplash. I was nearly in tears by the end, I don't think he found me cool.
Rip
Love the techinical analysis in these videos! I am a junior in high school and plan to go to USF where Busch Gardens Tampa is literally across the street, you have encouraged me to be a ride op and hopefully I get a job working at Iron Gwazi!
I305 made me a coaster enthusiast. It was my first giga coaster and still to date my most intense ride. Before I rode it the only real coasters I rode were the 3 woodies at KD and Dominator, plus Big Bad Wolf as a kid at busch gardens, so nothing huge or groundbreaking. It was so fun and I miss it now that I'm in florida. Granted Iron Gwazi just opened and I love it.
This does look like the one coaster I sadly might take a pass on when I visit this summer. I love intense rides like El Toro and even the original Cyclone. But some steel coasters just give me a pounding headache that honestly, can ruin a trip. I’m not GP or an enthusiast. Rather I’m somewhere in between. Love coasters. Enough to watch videos incessantly, but not able to handle a ride that can beat me up.
In contrast, I’ll be going to Carrowinds this summer as well and riding Fury 325 is something I’m very much looking forward to, while I 305 has me on the fence. If I ride it, it’ll be at the end of the day just to make sure a headache doesn’t ruin my day there.
Update: I-305 was ok. Didn’t beat me up at all. Fun. 1 ride on it though because Twisted Timber’s had me transfixed! Fury though, 5 rides and loved it. But I would absolutely re-ride this again. It’s just not my favorite in the park by far.
I305 is a very smooth running coaster. I’ve ridden the inaugural season and many times thereafter having Season passes. The bank after the drop hill may cause a brief grey out but quick recovery going into the next element. Imo the smoothest ride esp for an aged 40 yo at the time. Unlike the Hurler, which shook my brain 🧠 after each run although my son wanted to ride over and over, ugh 😣.
Talks about I305, Millie, and Fury.
(Sad Leviathan noises)
Extremely sad Steel Dragon 2000 noises
Extremely sad Orion noises
I mean, they did call it "Intimidator."
Comparing Maverick’s removed heartline roll to I305 snaps just makes me want I305 to have a heartline roll
tewsgcdc Fgech k if I’m gonna die, that’s how I want to go lmao
It's got the otsr for it. Seems a waste not to throw a zero g roll in at some point just to claim the tallest inverting coaster. Maybe not on the first hill when people are still recovering from greying out...though that would be awesome. Could throw it in after the trim, take the roll at a low speed and still have the record on technicality
@@caribougoo349 You're right, put it before the first turn to raise the intensity! this man's a genius! :D
Is that really why Gigas never tend to invert? Because inverting at speed would kill people?
... If so, METAL.
@@ThePhantomSafetyPin it's probably more from cost and lack of a need to, because you could definitely size up some inversions to fit on a giga, there just wasn't really a reason for Intamin or B&M to
There is never, absolutely never a line for Intimidator, you can get right on almost every single time. I love the Intimidator, but like you said, I blackout almost every time! I’ve never blacked out on any other Coaster, and I’ve ridden almost every single coaster, and been to almost every park on the eastern side of the Country. It was so much worse in the first year before the track change!
Intimidator is at one of my “Home parks” both Kings Dominion & Busch Gardens Williamsburg are about an hour away from my house. As a Coaster Enthusiast I’m extremely blessed to have these two amazing parks so close-by!
Even as a coaster enthusiast, I don’t enjoy blacking out on coasters. I’m glad you mentioned it on this video and the Millennium Force video because it seemed like I was the only one this happened to lol.
Millennium Force is my all time favorite coaster, and I still gray out during the first turn.
I know I’ve been on Intimidator 305, but didn’t remember the experience until lockouts were mentioned. That’s probably why I didn’t ride it again. (EDIT: maybe I rode the Intimidator at Carowinds and not KD) The Grizzly at KD is a lot of fun and I can see the whole ride!
I'm definitely "general public" when it comes to coasters. I haven't ridden I305, and don't plan to. But I CAN'T WAIT to ride Twisted Timbers. Question is - when is KD going to scrap Anaconda?
I like intense coasters, but blacking out isn't enjoyable. I'm an athletic young man, and if I could barely see on the first turn, it's a real problem. Twisted Timbers was really fun! I doubt they'll open up this year though :,(
They need to replace the volcano first.
Why scrap Anaconda? This is nostalgia talking as I haven't been there in over 20 years, but I loved it as a teenager. Has it gotten bad in old age?
I rode i305 plenty of times and never blacked out. I really enjoy it. My only issue is those intense turn but I learned how to turn my body with it. Andacoda is a staple at the park just like the avalanche
@@juvandy I haven't ridden it but many people say it's rough.
I honestly feel somewhat lucky that I got to ride In”trim”idator 305 while it existed. Hitting that second airtime hill and not being impeded by any trim brakes would absolutely launch you out of your seats if you had a full train. Good times! Great video 👏🏼
I've taken over a hundred rides on this. Despite the occasional near blackout, it is otherwise supremely smooth and comfortable. During some weekdays you can practically walk on over and over without developing a headache, and to me this is quite an accomplishment.
The first time I rode Intimidator, yeah I did black out. The second time I used the Fighter Pilot technique to combat the G-force and it wasn’t nearly as bad. I think the main problem was that people aren’t prepared when going in. Anaconda and the Grizzly are and always will be my favorites.
I love this and the Rebel Yell!
I just rode this for the first time like 2 days ago. It was a pretty slow day at the park (we didn’t wait more than 10 minutes for any ride) so we got to ride it once, then came back later and rode it twice in a row without even getting off the ride. I absolutely love this coaster.
I rode it on a kind of slow day and I only got one ride because intense rides are my cup of tea
To be fair every time im at KD nothing really has a line
That's how I ended up with heatstroke. Spent the entire day either walking or on rides. Didn't drink enough water.
really? second week of haunt, i stayed with my friend's stuff for 2 hours while they were in the line for twisted timbers lol
Victor Seymour Mulder I think it’s because it’s the newest ride, but I noticed that last summer the lines are way shorter than they used to be
@@twistedtimbers newest ride and also you went during haunt. that would be why there was a huge line lol
KD in the summer is super hot and humid. The only lines really are at the Waterpark
The lift-motor is electric, right?
Would it be that difficult to program the variable speed into it's control software?
Seems like there should be a way to link it to the block section system, if the block clears the speed can be increased.
After the first clip I half expected see the "Expedition Theme Park" intro...
11:28 had me rolling 😂😂😂
Dude, I rode this for the first time this past weekend. Absolutely blew my mind, i basically blacked out the first ride, the other 2 rides grayed harder than I ever had. My new number 1.
Love this series, keep it coming
Your killing it with this series!
Just started work on my recreation of this coaster in Planet Coaster last night. What a coincidence!
I wish I could get planco. I’m waiting for console. I used Ultimate Coaster mobile to recreate!
@@steelnole3847 if your computer can't run PlanCo, check out Parkitect!
I have grown to LOVE your witty, quick, dry humor you pepper in here and there, as well as the pacing of your videos. Plus, they're about coasters, one of the coolest things on the planet.
his explanations are like "why these rides are fun" most people dont think too hard about it but he does and thats why we love him
Rest in peace volcano! I loved that thing but it was closed for maintenance about half the time
you said last video that you would possibly do a Ranking of cedar point rollercoasters. I think you should do a collab with airtime thrills or another coaster enthusiast yt channel via the internet. You could do it where you both give your top picks while the other gives theirs. You could even just do a top ten all time favorite rollercoaster list. I think that this would be pretty cool.
Do a vid with both airtime thrills and Gp to enthusiast
I’m sure you didn’t call this a flop. This coaster is ANAZING! Listen. It serious is one of the most amazing things to happen to my home and beloved park. While not for everyone, it is the most intense ride I’ve ever had. And yes I’ve ridden many of the other monsters in the US. Are there more “fun” rides? I’m sure! But this thing knocks my socks off every time. I even had to learn how to stay conscious during the ride! I’m still one of its biggest fans. ❤️
I rode this coaster in 8th grade and blacked out on the first turn. I had no idea of the coaster’s reputation and thought something was medically wrong with me. I didn’t ride a roller coaster for years after that! Glad to know I’m not alone!
Hey Ryan, fantastic videos. I've gotten back into my roller coaster phase because of this series. I actually didn't know Volcano had been shut down before this video, I'm glad I got to ride it while it was operational. I think a video on that roller coaster would be awesome, others have made videos about why it shut down but I know you could do a way better, more informative, and funnier video. I think it would be a great fit for problematic roller coasters. -a new fan
I've lived near Kings Dominion my whole life and it's kinda sad to see it go downhill in ride quality, I've been going since 2006 and never felt the need to go to Busch but this year I think I will instead. The park was never crowded so I have no idea why they invested so much in it so long haha. Still a great park for what it is, but I miss the days of big expansions.
I've been going since 1974 and the best additions have been after 2006.
So is nobody going to talk about Bulls on Parade in the background? Just me?
I think intimidator is one of the best coasters out there if not the best coaster out there. The intensity on this thing is unbelievable, I'm surprised this coaster is even legal lol.
They really hit the nail on thr head basing it on Dale Earnhardt especially with the forces cause when Earnhardt was racing he probably felt similar or even higher forces in the turns so the realistic component of the ride closely resembles the intimidator himself
It’s a shame I305 isn’t more popular. I love this coaster! And as a racing fan the snaps in those banked turns are a dream come true. I’m a noob coaster enthusiast so I wanna learn more and go to more parks to experience new coasters, so I’m glad I found this channel. Thanks for the amazing videos and keep it up!
I'd rather not wait in line than wait 1+ hours so I can have a full train for the "best experience"
TF2Player Amen
Blacking out is fun... never did it on I305, but Magic Mountain’s Goliath totally blacked me on the helix. My parents thought I meant a literal blackout like loss of consciousness, the GPs.
That was the first coaster that came to mind when I think of graying out on rides, especially when your on the inside of the helix, its funny tho it only happened as I got older, when I was younger and rode it, it never happened
I fully lost consciousness on i305. Never riding that coaster again. It felt like I was strapped onto a rocket or something. Woke up on the final brake run with a super sore arm and a headache. That ride is the only one I have ridden that I feel like it is actually trying to kill me and should not be legal.
Hands down my favorite coaster of all time. There's absolutely nothing like it after you've been on it, in terms of intensity. You feel like you've had a full-body workout after you get off. If it's a flop, it's because parkgoers are sissies. :P
5:33 When he said 'For those of you who are unfamiliar,' I was like 'Wait what, he is already going to talk about block sections?'
Im loving these series. So informative, and as a coaster fan … def one of the best channels.
why was volcano removed, if it was seen as a centerpiece attraction?
Likely end of service life issues given how abrupt the announcement was (see also: Big Bad Wolf at Busch Gardens Williamsburg).
When 5 of the 8 problematic coasters Ryan has reviewed have been Intamins
It's no wonder why Six Flags and Cedar Fair have abandoned Intamin over the years. RMC and B&M have essentially replaced Intamin with RMC replacing the intense coasters with ones that have much lower prices and maintenance costs, while B&M is a much safer and popular option for anything over 200ft.
It sucks too because intamins reliability has gotten better over the years and imo then and rmc are top tier in terms of rides reliability aside
Don't expect cf to get anymore rmc's after all of the internal problems they have had with SV.
Jeremy H. What internal problems?
@@Loaderrrful SteVe had huge structural issues
I wonder what they'll do when the naming-licenses run out.
I just went on Intimidator yesterday and had the time of my life graying out on that first turn, but knew if I looked there would be a video like this. I only go to theme parks once or twice a year, but when I do I like to have at least one really intense ride to choose from. Which, given that frequency of attendance, I guess just isn't a big enough market to justify the construction of rides like this. Oh well, hope it stays operational long enough for me to try it out again.
Love the rage against the machine instrumental in the background