Intimidator 305 (Pantherian) Review, Kings Dominion Intamin Giga Coaster | Is it too Intense?

[@thomasxl200]

I absolutely adore I305. We are in total agreement regarding the airtime; that second hill is absolutely incredible, and the ejector pops in the whips are heavenly. I understand why more coasters don't incorporate the insane sustained positives of I305, but I wish more rides incorporated those awesome whips.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those whips are awesome.

[@letsgobrandon4596]

We need a giga RMC.

[@sabellcarstens6896]

@@CanobieCoaster if anyone is stoned from marijuana, could they blackout on the I305?

[@coastaku1954]

It's the best part of Maverick but just made into an entire coaster, THANK YOU Intamin!

[@kodesh1674]

@@CanobieCoaster this is a beast yo. 🤟🏿🤟🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@sileenlovessil]

The intensity of this ride is unmatched. I would literally cry if they ever close it

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@tad80659]

Literally the only reason I go to KD and buy a fast lane plus for the year

[@Wotlkpwnscata]

right

[@pikaszablak7933]

Me too.

[@Zatoka.]

I won't be surprised if nothing ever beats this as my number one. I fully blacked out on my first ride, hardcore graying out each ride afterwards. Insane. Unreal coaster, and it will never leave my top 5. 100% sure of that. This is EXACTLY what I've always wanted in a coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@slamz7320]

i just rode it yesterday for the first time it wasn't as intense as i though also i did not even come close to greying out i think they made it less intense maybe or slowed it down

[@Zatoka.]

@@slamz7320 I just rode it a few weeks ago, and you probably caught it on a bad day. I'd give it another go at some poing. The day we went the track was wet and it was very warm, so that probably played a big part.

[@casaboxeo6406]

you should Ride X2 at SFMM that's a Insane roller coaster.

[@zacharystewart5344]

Again... I'm so fortunate to be able to ride this ride basically 10+ times every week. It's my favorite giga out of the 4 I've done

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@dylanradtke]

Did you ride Fury 325?

[@JuggsMX]

I'm so grateful to have KD and BGW as my home parks. Intimidator is one of the few big intamins I can ride (I'm too tall for the superman hypers and others like it) and I absolutely love it!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@huntzzio]

You must be very tall

[@JuggsMX]

@@huntzzio I'm 6'5

[@CivilianSatellite]

My all-time favorite coaster! That first 3/4 of the coaster truly challenges your preconceptions of what roller coasters are capable of!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane!

[@evanleibowitz9377]

Kings Dominion is my home park so I was fortunate enough to ride Intimidator 305 on its opening day in 2010. It was absolutely insane and honestly was too intense to open in my opinion. I blacked out and immediately had to go to First Aid (your comment in the video was very relatable for me). With that said, I went on it again 30 minutes later because I loved it!! The intensity of the ride in 2010 was indescribable. I much prefer the reprofiled slower version because it allows the riders to appreciate each element more. The original ride was too fast to really notice anything. I agree with you about everything - the second hill is especially underrated. A brilliant ride. And a fantastic video review as always! :)

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks! I would've loved to experience the original turn.

[@AbuZaheerElMasri]

I'm happy KD is my home park because marathoning this ride is awesome, and can't be done anywhere else. I personally love positive G's, so I really love that crushing first turn after that nice first drop. The airtime and some of those snappy transitions are fun, sure, but I think this ride is more about raw intensity, power, and speed. I always gray out on that turn.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Same, that turn always gets me.

[@huntzzio]

Same!!! I absolutely love positives. They’re better than airtime for me because I can be fine with a ride with no airtime and lots of positives but I would be bored with a ride with lots of airtime and no positives. This ride seems so good!

[@nintendude0701]

Drove 4 and a half hours out if New Jersey JUST to ride this masterpiece for the first time. Ended up riding it 10 times. Oh my GOD. Even after I rode Twisted Timbers and 5 other rides I just went right back to riding this beautiful mass of steel over and over. Just like Kingda Ka in my home park, if you can handle its intensity it is EXTREMELY addicting. Just an absolute rush of speed and display of power without pause. There is nothing else like it anywhere.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad it was worth the drive.

[@LunarYoshi]

@@CanobieCoaster I’m driving 5 hours from Pennsylvania just to re ride it next Saturday

[@SkyrushFanboy]

"I305 is mediocre because it doesn't have airtime!" Lies. That massive hill under the lift is one of my favorite airtime moments on any coaster. The lateral snaps also flung me out of my seat.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The ride may not have as much airtime as some other mega coasters, but the fact you still get some airtime while experiencing positives, laterals, and speed like that is sweet.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

By my count, it has more airtime moments than any other giga in North America. And I love that it has some traditional airtime plus some very unconventional airtime moments. That variety with the airtime makes it the best giga for airtime in my opinion.

[@raramcgee4982]

@@OklahomaCoasterFan this. Boring hills for more airtime isn't q good thin these insane turns launch you every which a way. I rode it before the breaks and re profiling too....that was probably tad too much.

[@gravitydrivenadventures8842]

I remember the lateral snaps to have given incredible airtime, basically centrifugal force lifting you body out of the seat.

[@FloridaBoy84]

My favorite part is the drop. Intimidator 305 is my favorite roller coaster. I'm going to kings dominion tomorrow! I've rode i 305 30 times from 2 summers. And I go to kd 3 times a week. Best park hands down.

[@CP-ns3iz]

This roller coaster never gave me any problems, it was very smooth. The first time getting on, I was scared as ever but it was the rush for me. It lives up to its name

[@CanobieCoaster]

It sure does.

[@katrendy]

i rode i305 for the first time in 2013 when i was 11. i grayed out pretty heavily. i rode it again last week and completely blacked out. i didn’t even realize the ride was over when it ended. very intense ride and not something i could marathon

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's crazy intense.

[@xXBIGSlilXx]

Yeah, I rode it like 20 times in 2 days last year and was graying out a little bit. I got 6 rides yesterday and completely blacked out on a few of them and grayed out pretty hard on the rest. On my first ride, I was completely blacked out until the trim brakes and was sort of day dreaming even after that. I held my breath for about half of the first drop and into the turn around on that ride, so that definitely added to the black out.

[@Balldad83]

Most intense coaster I’ve been on. Literally scrambles my brain to the point where my body is disoriented after getting off. Not nausea, but just, after two times I have to walk off like “that’s enough”. Being in the back gives me sustained airtime all the way from the top of the lift hill to the bottom 1/4 of the drop, then while I’m recovering from that I’m flying over the camelback. No dull moments just a rush!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It truly is a rush.

[@gravitydrivenadventures8842]

All the love for Intamin and i305. Surely want to re-ride it when I’m back in the States. Great review !

[@DankPeezy]

Bro, please go to Busch Tampa and ride Iron Gwazi the next time you're stateside. You will love it. Guaranteed.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@DankPeezy]

@@CanobieCoaster My pleasure. My treasure.

[@gravitydrivenadventures8842]

@@DankPeezy absolutely, I haven’t been to Florida at all, so that in itself is going to be worthwhile to visit. But I305 and Skyrush (and maverick for that matter) I just really adore. Can’t believe it’s already been 8 years since I’ve been there.

[@collinparsons3363]

I-305 is what you get when a park designs a coaster for enthusiasts, rather than the GP who make up the vast majority of park attendance. The trim brake is fixed, so it always hits. It was designed into the original layout because the last few elements are very tight and need to be taken at a lower speed. The problem with it being a fixed trim is that when trains are not full or running slow, it will effectively hit harder than it will with a full train.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I was lucky the trains were mostly full in my recent visit. The line was never more than 1-2 trains still though.

[@richey0995]

Rode this recently and it’s my new favorite roller coaster easily, it’s been nearly 4 years since I rode Lightning Rod and it’s finally been dethroned, and what better ride than the one at the very top of my bucket list, I’ve now ridden every lift hill giga! This thing had me laughing hysterically on some rides, the front row ride was by far my favorite and I laughed so hard there. This is the first roller coaster that has ever made me gray-out, I’ve had some times where I thought I did, but it must have just been the wind in my eyes cuz I know what that really feels like now, that turn up into the big hill is my favorite part of the ride. I love just about everything about this ride, the seats are comfortable and I noticed they accommodate larger riders pretty well, the theme honors an absolute legend and if you know the story of Dale Earnhardt it hits that much harder! The way the lines are so short you can hop right back in, getting that many rides in on such an incredible coaster feels too good to be true! I noticed that every time you walk off the ride it’s timed perfectly to see the train that left the station fly by, and as you walk under the brakes it’s timed to hit them right as you walk under them, perfection! I don’t even mind the walk back around to get back in line because it’s so scenic. I can’t even believe something like this exists and is available to the public, the only downsides I can think of is that the water from the wheels can drip on you on the lift hill, and there’s no drinking fountain nearby. But the biggest downside of all is that I live in Ohio, I wanna ride this thing every single day!

[@CanobieCoaster]

The intensity of this ride is off the charts and it's such a treat being able to marathon it.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I totally adore this ride, easily my favorite giga! That trim is the only slight imperfection for me, but the hill still delivers. I even like the view from the top, looking out over the forest. It makes it feel like a more remote location and enhances the night rides. I prefer that to looking towards the park and far more than looking towards suburbs or a parking lot. I love that you gave attention to the airtime moments that most enthusiasts don't even realize are there. Those may not be traditional hills, but they still give airtime. It drives me crazy when even enthusiasts say that it has almost no airtime moments. I didn't really count before, but following your detailed review, I think I got to 9 airtime moments, even if some are quick pops mixed with laterals. They all count in my book.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't know how Intamin got those transitions to deliver airtine, but they do it.

[@jojo_hendriks]

No.1 bucket list ride. This is one of only two coasters that I believe could become my new number 1 ride. This thing looks so brutal, I need to get over to the US again

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@badsneakers917]

Those tight, fast banked turns are exactly right for the theming of this ride. It brings to mind those high banked turns at speedways like Daytona. I think Dale would dig it. I've never had a chance to ride this one, but it's on my coaster bucket list for sure.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's so intense.

[@_AT41]

Your reviews are the best. This has me pumped to ride this for the first time!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@SkyrushFanboy]

Before I became an enthusiast in 2017 the most intense coaster I had ridden before my trip to Kings dominion was ravine flyer 2, a somewhat intense wooden coaster. I was GP and knew nothing about kings dominion going in, and when I went from ravine flyer to i305, arguably the most intense coaster ever built, it goes without saying I was blown away. It's the most intense coaster I've done, and I lost pretty much all vision on that first turn on all 3 of my rides. What an incredible experience

[@CanobieCoaster]

This ride is a shock no matter how many coasters you've ridden.

[@uncledrosselmeyer6480]

RFII is pretty much universally considered one of the best & more intense woodies not named Toro/Voyage/Hades/those GCI juggernauts in China

[@nuancedobserver3527]

This is the most intense coaster I have ever ridden, but it is a great time for rollercoaster riding adrenaline junkies. My brief gray out where I saw stars only occurred at the end of the first fast turn and I snapped back into the ride with the second drop. After that I was screaming for more. Lol.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's nuts.

[@deloron8813]

I305 is my NO1 bucket list coaster since forever. I hope that I will be able to ride it at least once, but it's not looking like this will happen anytime soon sadly. This is the only coaster where I would be devastated if it somehow closes before I could experience it. There just seems to be nothing like it.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't think it's in danger of removal so you have plenty of time.

[@deloron8813]

@@CanobieCoaster Great news, I will be able to ride this beast this summer!!! Already desperately hope that it's going to be open. Can't wait!!!

[@johnramos7512]

It’s 100 percent worth it! Im actually gonna hit it up again on my way to Carowinds. But KD as a whole is worth it

[@banana_beetroot]

I went to Kings Dominion last week for my spring break. It was a weekend and the park wasn’t too full. I rode all the rides. This is one of my favorite roller coasters now. I rode in both front and back and I enjoy both.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love how this always has a short line.

[@NS10Fan]

Such an amazing ride. Took me 3 goes before I remembered anything between the first bank and the second drop. The over-the-shoulder doesn't bother me nearly as much as Maverick's, which is just a torture chamber for my shoulders. This ride is a serious fever dream for the first few seconds after that first drop. The fact they dropped $25m on a coaster this polarizing is a miracle. Going back to millennium during Halloweekends after having tackled this over the summer was just an eye-opener to how "basic" the original giga is. Love it, but gimme this 10/10 times.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It really is insane.

[@spittinvenom9843]

One of my favourite rides, when I wake up from the first drop and lateral at the 2nd airtime hill. Agree with your assessment 💯

[@toddbarrow1969]

I305 and Fury are two entirely different rides as is Intimidator at Carrowinds. The forces of I305 are incredible, and the first drop feels like you dive straight down. Fury is super fast, but so smooth that you never really feel the same forces, and believe me or not Inimidator at Carowinds feels like it has the most air time and the least restrictive restraints of all three. All three very fun and intense for completely different reasons. I was surprised the first time I rode Fury, because from the outside it looks to be the most forceful of the 3.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This ride is way more intense. These transitions are nuts.

[@toddbarrow1969]

@@CanobieCoaster I agree, the drop feels like you're falling and the first turn is the most intense force that I have ever felt on a coaster. The first air time hill gives you a completely different sensation and then the switchbacks another completely different twist. But have you ridden Intimidator Carowinds? Where it lacks in speed and force, the seating configuration makes you feel like you're sitting outside the vehicle and up high, giving the rider a very exposed feeling. 3 great rides.

[@elidavidson5503]

I actually don't think the magnets on current trim move, it hits 100% of the time. They actually moved some of them onto the first drop when it was trimmed instead.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah I think it's weight dependent.

[@glomgold25]

Went on it opening year and the year after following the trim removal. personally, I didn't find it all that intense. Fast yes, but it could just be my body. I find the forces on flyers during the pretzel loop to be borderline unbearable.

[@chargedonpc9989]

Good to know. It looks really intense. Hopefully it won't be too intense.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Pretzel loops are intense too, but on most flyers the ride lets up after that. I305 just keeps going.

[@glomgold25]

@@chargedonpc9989 It's my number one coaster for sure. I think I'm one of the few that love marathoning it lol

[@chargedonpc9989]

@@glomgold25 I could definitely see it becoming my number one. Twisted Timbers is currently my number one because it's so fun to marathon, but I305 definitely seems to have a good chance of beating it.

[@arronvalentine8104]

I'm glad I'm not the only one.... Been on 3 flyers and those loops are INSANE

[@heatraydc]

I loved the original design but when I returned I def noticed the changes and the slow down. The blackout was my favorite part and why I pressured my friends to ride! Love this coaster I still get scared every board.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I still find that turn mighty intense.

[@thomasxl200]

Also, I will say, I rode I305 2 weeks ago on a cold day, and I couldn't believe I'm saying this, but it felt slow! I didn't black out on the first term either of my rides, which utterly shocked me tbh. Can't wait to feel its full power when it gets warmer.

[@Marty_NZ]

Wait, so when you posted your i305 glass you were there? I was there on 5th and 8th April. I305 was impressive, but I expected a bit more I think. Twisted Timbers however exceeded my expectations. I rode Anaconda just for you. Also just did Viper at SFMM a few days ago in your honour. Back in NZ now though but my USA coaster trip was amazing.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was in the 50s when I was at KD a few weeks ago and the ride still hauled.

[@spentron1]

My impressions vary more than the coaster ... which isn't unusual.

[@thomasxl200]

@@Marty_NZ Yep I was there! Honored that you rode Anaconda in my honor lol. Trust me, I305 was not as fast as it usually is.

[@thomasxl200]

@@CanobieCoaster I did ride it right after it opened, which was probably the main culprit. Unfortunately I had to dip before I could get more rides in later during the day.

[@lewisfinkiv3744]

I haven't done this yet but Sky Rush is my favorite coaster, and I think part of that is the short line it is so nice getting onto an insane intamin so fast

[@CanobieCoaster]

It really is!

[@LionHeartSurvival]

Gonna be there this month, can't wait. I want all the feels...

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's awesome.

[@solarwinds5114]

Great review! You definitely described each element well.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thank you!

[@gokartracer3311]

I’m absolutely adore this coaster, it’s my current number 1. I really hope they don’t take this beast down anywhere in the near future. I’ve also never greyed out or blacked out on this, not sure why.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's absolutely insane.

[@deezulboy]

Man I love this ride. I got to ride it a couple weeks ago for the first time and I fell in love with it. I rode Fury a couple days later and it was amazing too but I preferred I-305. I love the intensity mixed with the airtime its just incredible. I still didn't gray out, but I definitely felt the forces starting to get to me when I would just stay in my seat and ride it a 2nd time. That's probably why they only let us ride it twice without having to get up and walk around again.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a rule for all the rides at that park.

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

4:40 Jeez that's very quick

[@CanobieCoaster]

There's an edit coming that will fix that part.

[@thisrollercoasterlife498]

Hell no it's not too intense! But for a taller guest, those restraints keep this out of my top 20. I can only imagine how crazy this must be to riders that have room to move.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It definitely throws me about!

[@pcapone9040]

I love I305 and I was completely fine with the original design. The first drop into a hard right hand turn is like no other coaster. It is still in my Top 5. Steel Vengeance, Iron Gwazi, Maverick, Fury 325, and I305

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish I could've experienced the original.

[@KDcoasters]

Iron gwazi is great

[@overbanked]

IMO row 16 (the back) is easily the most intense concerning the right turn. I also rode in row 13 and didn't gray out, but grayed out in row 16; the difference was very noticeable to me. I love your perfect ten score!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I greyout in any row.

[@chargedonpc9989]

What do you think is the least intense row? I know it's a super intense ride in all rows, but I want to try the least intense row first.

[@overbanked]

@@chargedonpc9989 I can't say, because I only rode 13 and 16(back). If I had to guess, I would say the front row likely would be the least intense (I could be wrong)

[@chargedonpc9989]

@@overbanked Thanks

[@Aerolandaircraft]

One of my highest bucket list coasters ever. As I am a massive fan of Superman Escape, which is intense (but not this intense) I know I will love this coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This ride has crazy whip and forces.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I visited on a Sunday this past August, and I305 had probably an hour and a half wait all day, even with 2 trains

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow that's unlucky!

[@johnramos7512]

I finally rode this last month, and after so many videos/ reviews I’ve seen, and read on this thing, I have to say I pictured it being more intense. Don’t get me wrong it’s intense, but I was expecting like insane/ how is this ride legally allowed to operate. I was so amped up getting in that 2 min line, and then when it was done I was kinda expecting to pass out and that wasn’t the case. I even rode it 4 times back to back at the end of the day. Out of the 8 rides, I greyed out like 4, and it wasn’t anything super uncomfortable. In conclusion this ride is awesome, and is alone worth the trip. Fury 325 is next.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I have never been disappointed by its intensity.

[@DZH22]

This is my new Number 1 (out of 57)! Got 6 rides on it Saturday (all Row 15 out of 16) as part of 18 overall rides for the day across 7 coasters and the drop tower. Greyed out half the time on the turn but mostly OK. I went hands up from start to finish a few times and in the final set of pictures I was the only person across all 16 rows with a gigantic smile who wasn't holding on for dear life! It did break down multiple times but really delivers when it's actually running!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Such a crazy ride!

[@inlinechris]

Rode this for the first time yesterday...wow. New number 1. This coaster is balls to wall the whole time. I love it

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's incredible.

[@TheDeviousDrDoom]

My forever number #1 coaster. Nothing else in the world like it, a true test of the human will and spirit. May it stay in operation for my lifetime and then some! If only Heide didn't cancel their planned Giga!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Such an intense ride!

[@coastaku1954]

I305 was the last giga I needed to ride in North America and it is my clear favourite coaster PERIOD! I absolutely love the balls of this coaster, It's really intense but I found it to be really comfortable and painless, however the crushing Gs and the rapid-fire transitions give the coaster a murderous character, similar to something like El Toro or Maverick, both masterpieces by Intamin. I'm someone who hates laterals on coasters so I am very happy that every corner on this ride is banked perfectly and the transitions, while wippy, feel natural and comfortable, Intamin knows how to do amazing track profiling. Also, getting a Zen ride, in the front, on the first train of the day was also something special~

[@CanobieCoaster]

The power of this ride is nuts.

[@omarnoble4788]

Was excited to watch your review after you posted the footage yesterday. Had an internship in Richmond and got a pass to KD for pennies. Pretty sure i305 will remain the most intense coaster I've ever been on for the forseeable future. I also rarely had to wait more than a train or two and you understand after a single ride. The ride absolutely manhandles you in a way no other does. I usually maxed out at 4 or 5 rides with my body feeling sore. I like it, but it's hard to place even among Intamins. I had a good laugh because it was the first time I ever felt like a RCT peep and thought maybe "i305 is too intense for me". That werid lateral airtime is something everyone should try to experience though.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Manhandles is the correct way to describe the experience.

[@RideOfPablo]

Due to haunt attracting a bunch of teenagers, the lines for i305 are often quite long, around 30-60+ minutes. But if you get there early, it is still a walkon or station wait.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's the only time I hear about the ride getting a wait.

[@ericthomason8463]

I305 is my #2 bucket list coaster, only behind Steel Vengeance.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@michaelwright131]

A+..... haven't been to kings Dominion in 25 years.... I'm going just to ride this.... trust me...

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's worth the visit.

[@michaelwright131]

@@CanobieCoaster I just know it is.... ive gotta do that.... 🤣

[@elirankin3535]

I305 is one of my favorite coasters, and when I go to Kings Dominion it’s all I want to ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

That and Twisted Timbers are a great one-two punch for me.

[@maddhendrix]

Love this coaster! Watched my nefew black out on it a couple times. That second hill took my dog tags! They literally floated up and out of my shirt! Epic!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow!

[@coreyprosise1392]

My family and I did quite a bit of parks growing up and while everyone in my family loves coasters, other then myself, they're all casual fans. This is the one ride in the park my sister would begin to refuse to ride because they don't like graying or blacking out. I typically grey on the turn but found it interesting to see the enthusiast opinions vs casual fans opinions on greying/blacking out

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've been to the park with people that need a break after one ride.

[@Halibut86]

Opinion: It's probably a health hazard to knock someone out, especially if you do it repeatedly. Would I still take that risk? Of course!

[@Joemama..]

This one gave my mom a concussion when riding it in 2018, which caused her to almost never ride any rollercoasters again. Still a top 15 coaster for me though

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry to hear that happened to her.

[@kevinpob]

One of my favorite roller coasters of all time. In my top 5. Just went this week and went on it 8 times. The speed and turns, love it. Front row at night is the best.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Awesome!

[@MasonThatWeirdGuy]

I’ve never ridden this as I recite in Texas, and also I’d probably love this because I like intense rides.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This is up your alley then.

[@marklehnowsky352]

i305 is one of my all time favorites! It’s in my God-tier with Voyage and Iron Gwazi and above hundreds of others. I ADORE this ride. It elevates the line up in that park from very mediocre to top 5. It’s the second best line up of Cedar Fair parks, and it’s the best lineup on the East Coast except maybe BG Tampa and Great Adventure. But I’m weird. Holiday World has a top 2 lineup for me (only beaten by CP) because of the three world class woodies… I’ll take 2 great rides over 10 mediocre rides any day.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Holiday World is certainly quality over quantity.

[@UltiverseProductions]

Went on this ride for the first time today! Definitely scariest (most intense) ride I’ve ever been on

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@TroubleLightCoasters]

Little bit random, but I’ve been tinkering with fvd and discovered why those snappy sections manage to give airtime. If you have the snap happen while sustaining at high forces, in order to maintain those forces, the track needs to go up from the perspective of the riders. This means the ride can stay flat and sustain high forces when the car is sideways, but for the time that the car is upright during the roll, the track has to be curving up to sustain the high positives. Thus, I learned it was necessary to drop the forces down to floater just during the roll in order to keep the roll flat.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for explaining!

[@Ewoonation]

Just rode it for the first time yesterday. It was my 200th credit. Unbelievable ride. I think it’s solidly in my top 5 and even might be worth putting in my top 3. I just rode Fury only about a month ago for the first time, and while it’s more rerideable than I305, I think I prefer the sheer intensity just slightly more of I305.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's fair.

[@spentron1]

Good review. Sure maybe it would only be a 8-9 on an objective scale where Fury came out about as perfect as could be, and the only thing unique about it is how far it takes things, but that couldn't be more relevant to my interests. Intamin also really came through on its trackwork. I'd definitely call the 3rd hill also ejector though (and amazing), and I don't know if you meant the negative Gs are as strong as T Timbers on the 2nd hill because I don't think they are. The combination of height and speed with unambiguously being pulled towards the ground is a strong contender as a best airtime moment.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That intensity makes it special.

[@kennyt7708]

I’m glad u did this coaster interview I rank it 2nd in gigs coaster behind Fury and arguably 1st in its state for bit of uniqueness and craziness intensity it provides

[@CanobieCoaster]

This, Skyrush, and X2 are arguable the 3 wildest coasters in the US.

[@denone5327]

This is my favorite of the five North American gigas. But I’ve always preferred positive Gs to airtime and this ride gives something you can’t get anywhere else. Not even from other Intamin diabolical creations like Skyrush or Maverick.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Completely understandable.

[@starapton5374]

I’m glad this is at my new home park. This ride and Velocicoaster made me realize that I underrated Intamin. Got off I305 and I thought it was insane. Before that I rode this the only Intamins I rode were at Cedar Point and I’m not the biggest fan of Maverick or Millennium Force.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@AG7-MTM]

I look forward to I305. Not only do the short lines attract me, but I admit to being a speed junkie (I prefer speed and inversions over airtime)

[@CanobieCoaster]

It has no shortage of speed.

[@FunDudeGirl]

What an awesome coaster. I love the way it hops from one high speed turn into an opposite high speed turn. That initial drop has got to be one of the best intense drops anywhere.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@willlima1297]

I love this ride!! It's incredible. I hope Cedar Fair does not remove it for many many years to come despite it's intensity and issues.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It seems to be open most days.

[@huntzzio]

I really hope to ride the coaster some day. Here is what I value most in a coaster: -Crushing positive G -Airtime -Length -Heighr and speed -Whip -Hangtime In order. So as one who really loves positives like those on inverts or fliers, and airtime and whip as those on RMCs, this is the perfect ride for me. Is there anyone else who is like me? Amazing review thanks for letting me know more about the coaster keep up great work like this

[@CanobieCoaster]

You're welcome!

[@maxhagenauer24]

I haven't ridden I305 but I think I will absolutely love it. I definitely don't think it would be to intense for me like it is to the general public cause to be honest, I don't find a lot of coasters super intense which is why I love the ones that are. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up liking this more than Fury. I am a massive MASSSIVE fan of positive Gs and whip. Probably even more than airtime, I love graying out and blacking out the very few times I do and I hope to get that on this.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That sounds like your kind of ride.

[@chargedonpc9989]

I like agressive rides, but Verbolten made me feel really weird after the helix because of how little light there was so I couldn't tell how hard I was greying out. I didn't like that moment on Verbolten that much, but I think if I could see it would be fine.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

"GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES" Is By Far The Best Part Of This Ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love that spiel, but I prefer the ride itself.

[@tyketyke]

rode this for the first time this past monday and i LOVED it. i nearly blacked out on each ride but it honestly didn't bother me much, and even though i didn't get much airtime i still had so much fun because of the sheer speed of the coaster. not sure whether or not i prefer twisted timbers; they're equally awesome in different ways

[@CanobieCoaster]

They compliment each other well.

[@iitzfizz]

Being from the UK and an enthusiast (the more intense the better) I wanna ride this SOOO bad

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully you can!

[@machieltipo]

Very good review!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@gah-kaileung7075]

I'm from the UK and was absolutely gutted when I got to KD only to find that Intimidator had broken down the day before and was still broken down :( at least I got a free ticket to come back sometime before Labour Day haha 😅 this coaster is still on my bucket list!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh no!

[@SlimFury]

Intimdator 305 is my favorite in Virginia. It's a true test of strength and endurance. I had a few rides where I did not grey out at all. I would also keep bringing up Talladega Nights and say Shake and Bake at dispatch or the drop.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love the power as well.

[@Itsyaboyharry98]

Over one day at KD, I rode Intimidator 21 times. Sure I was sore the next day, but it was worth it

[@CanobieCoaster]

Impressive!

[@Itsyaboyharry98]

@@CanobieCoaster Yep, had to make up for lost time after I only rode it once in 2012 and then wasn't able to make it back to KI until 2019

[@jarell1996]

i remember riding this for the first time in 2019 and man was it the best ride i have ever rode. can't wait to go back and ride again

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's amazing.

[@martyw9504]

You can use the same techniques pilots use to overcome g-forces to keep from greying out on coasters

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't mind the greyouts since I'm not flying a plane.

[@JulianDale94]

I’m surprised that you got ejector on the first camelback. I only remember strong floater

[@CanobieCoaster]

I got strong ejector. I missed how strong it was on past rides since I'd still have fuzzy vision.

[@thomasxl200]

Will add a second voice to getting ejector. Even on my "slow" rides two weeks ago I got ejector every time over that hill.

[@Marty_NZ]

Strong floater here. When I heard stronger ejector than any hill on Twisted Timbers I almost unsubscribed. Nahh kidding, but yes.

[@Slayer4ever822]

No coaster can ever come close to this one, in my opinion. No coaster will ever come close to this masterpiece.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's very intense, but I prefer a few others.

[@superiorseth]

I road it 2 days ago 2st so good all though still like Twisted Timbers more

[@CanobieCoaster]

Love Twisted Timbers

[@superiorseth]

@@CanobieCoaster same I road it 5 time the other day

[@jaysisemore1127]

Riding this for the first time Friday. Can’t wait!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@jaysisemore1127]

@@CanobieCoaster it was great! Enjoyed it loads, definitely prefer the front, and I think it’s second best in the park after Twisted Timbers. Can easily see how people may prefer this one, though.

[@robertannable9584]

My dream coaster. Period

[@CanobieCoaster]

If you love intensity, understandable.

[@robertannable9584]

@@CanobieCoaster My number 1 is Superman at New England. I still remeber its opening summer...

[@lkeshow86]

#1 on my list for sure

[@CanobieCoaster]

Understandable

[@Usercantwelve]

This and Maverick tried to rip me apart 😀I Loved it !!!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are intense.

[@hipsterviking2658]

Went on that as a kid. I can say that it developed my fear of falling from heights.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh my!

[@Lucky_9705]

I would personally give I-305 a green and gold repaint to fit with the new jungle theme

[@CanobieCoaster]

Or they can put I305 and the other transportation themed rides into their own area.

[@Lucky_9705]

@@CanobieCoaster good idea

[@605coasters]

I305 is a serious Contender for my #1. I have Flight Deck at CGA in my top 5 because of the intensity and crazy good whip. I305 seems like all those forces but on steroids. I’m so excited to ride it this year!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@chargedonpc9989]

This and Tumbili are the only thrill coasters at Kings Dominion that I haven't ridden. I'm genuinely worried it will be too much for me even though none of the other rides at Kings Dominon felt that intense. Gale Force at Playland's Castaway Cove felt ridiculously intense though but I'm not sure if that was just because I hadn't ridden a thrill coaster in a long time. Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg did seem to make me grey out, and it felt weird so I'm just confused. I really want to ride I305, but I'm just a huge overthinker. I'll ride nearly every other coaster too including all of the other gigas with the possible exception of Red Force. The transitions look fun, but the positive gs are the thing that makes me nervous about riding it.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Verbolten's helix causes a lot of people to greyout. That first turn on I305 is more intense, but the assault of intensity start to finish is similar to Gale Force.

[@chargedonpc9989]

@@CanobieCoaster That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Gale force is still enjoyable but not very rerideable which I value in a coaster.

[@Director2024]

I love this ride! It is definitely geared towards enthusiasts, not the GP.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think so.

[@Musicalcoasters96]

Those ride ops both past and present might be jolted awake in the middle of the night by a voice in their dreams screaming "gentlemen, start yer engines" from hearing it so much.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Quite possible!

[@zantrel1]

Yes we do

[@sabellcarstens6896]

Hearing it says it can make you black out or gray out (*Sent a *chill* down my spine!!*) More intense than the roller coasters at my home park SixFlags America! I never experienced it! (Blackout or gray out)

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes it's more intense than rides there.

[@bridgetraveler7700]

Cable lift hills are much faster than chain lift hills but Cable lift hills can break down so sometimes you have to manually push the train up the lift hill. I saw a video of Expedition G- Force getting stuck and the person had to manually push the train up the lift hill and it was very slow going.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've been on EGF when it went up in maintenance mode and it took nearly 7 minutes.

[@bridgetraveler7700]

@@CanobieCoaster I've seen a video that Theme Park Review did of EGF and started going up the lift hill and then it stopped abruptly and then the person had to push the train up the lift hill.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Canobie Coaster would say: Like Cedar Fair's first giga coaster, I305 would be built by Intamin. The ride would stand 305 or 93 meters tall, forever changing Kings Dominion's skyline. This ride should have been the unquestioned headliner at this Virginia theme park. And from day one, coaster enthusiasts loved this coaster's intensity. But reception among most guests was...

[@CanobieCoaster]

Mixed

[@mamarley]

Forget greyouts, I pass out if I ride in the front row. In the back row, I get a really strong greyout and tunnel vision. I love the whippy transitions though; those have to be one of the oddest airtime moments I have ever experienced.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love how those traditions offer airtime.

[@tinagrier5304]

LOVE IT. I CAN'T WAIT

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's amazing.

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

ASTOUNDING REVIEW!!! THIS IS MY FAVORITE ROLLER COASTER OF ALL TIME!!!🤩🤩🤩 And that's coming from an enthusiast who has ridden Steel Vengeance(which I believe is number 6 in the world)! I believe there are only 3 coasters in the world that are better: DC Rivals Hypercoaster, T Express, and... you probably know what.😏

[@Marty_NZ]

Just like to add i've done DC Rivals many times since I'm from NZ and Australia is my closest coaster fix. I was a bit underwhelmed by I305 and it was still better than DC Rivals. Make with that info what you want though as it's all personal preference. In my opinion all these world class DC Rivals polls are missleading and overrates DC Rivals. It's still a great coaster though don't get me wrong.

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

@@Marty_NZ Well, I can say is, you should feel very lucky and proud you have that world-class MACK near you. Australia sure is one of the countries on my bucket list.

[@Marty_NZ]

@@skyguyismyguyr12turn Definitely try and get out there at some point in your life. You'll still love DC Rivals no matter what.

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

@@Marty_NZ I believe it more than anything!👍

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you liked the review! I prefer Steel Vengeance myself, but this is definitely a top tier coaster.

[@RockyandTuck]

I’d give this work of art, a 9/10 ! It’s one that changed my life and got me into the REAL coasters! My only nitpicks are it’s too short and I don’t like blacking out

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you liked it!

[@jrax1713]

You could avoid blacking out on this coaster just by having a little something on your stomach and being well hydrated but you’re going to probably grey out no matter what

[@bocahdongo7769]

Looks like the entire coaster transition has no heartlining, feature found on old, Arrow roller coaster. If that does sound insane, because it is Which explaining why you get absurd lateral in combine with airtime, unlike most of other snappy Intamin.

[@spentron1]

If an Arrow tried to change direction that quick, your head would end up in the middle of Lake Charles. It's actually very little lateral considering the snap. At the same time there's airtime because that's the way they did it.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thankfully Intamin has good trackwork.

[@bocahdongo7769]

@@spentron1 It was kinda happen on the on some Mega Looper (I'm looking at you, Shockwave's MCBR entry). Not as quick, but still pretty quick nonetheless. But, Intamin did a great job to make the entry-exit is smooth enough to not stop twisting immediately.

[@uncledrosselmeyer6480]

@@spentron1 arrow did alter directions that rapidly, on Shockwave

[@mateoalvira7826]

Canobie Coaster would say: This ride should have been the unquestioned headliner at this Virginia theme park. And fron day one, coaster enthusiasts loved this coaster's intensity. But reception among most guests was mixed. All other full-circuit giga coasters have a giant overbank or camelback after that first drop. Intimidator 305 instead treated riders to a high speed, low-to-the-ground turn. Almost every rider would greyout on this element and a few even blackout. While some enjoyed that display of power, others found the sustained forces like that...

[@CanobieCoaster]

unpleasant.