[KenB]

^ That had already been done earlier in the 20th century. SOB was the first modern wooden coaster with a loop.

[rctdcifreak]

ok first time I heard that one. Anyways I find it funny that the crate/sign for SOB is gone. I would hate to see the same fate for i305. Yeah I know...highly unlikely. But still i305 could have been handled better with the design of the trains/seats and harnesses. But who am I to complain?

[Jay]

Lets start with the bad.

I HATE the restraints. I think they are unnecessary.
I HATE the trim. I think it is unnecessary.

K, now for the good.
The airtime on the first hill is AMAZING, and the first drop isn't too bad either. The transitions while taken at ridiculous speeds, never gave me the karate chop that some other people have felt. I think I do like it more than Millennium Force (which I haven't been on in 7 years but whatever..), but I probably don't like it as much as any of the other B&M Hypers I've been on. It was very 'Voyage-esque' in that it was a workout just riding while trying keeping my wits about me.

I did gray out towards the end of the first turn on all 8 rides, but that seems to happen to me all the time (Schwarzkopf loopers, Boomerangs, Backlot Stunt Coaster...). I don't like the term "black out" as that makes me think of someone just being completely knocked unconscious.

Overall I think Kings Dominion has a great ride on their hands. I'm glad both Intimidators are terrific coasters, and I look forward to riding both for many years to come.

[Skycoastin Steve]

305 is my #2 steel coaster out of almost 200, just behind Millennium. I think it'll be a while before anything touches either of those. The restraints really don't bother me, I can handle a little neck chopping. The trim doesn't bother me either, there's still plenty of floating air on that hill.

For the record Intimidator is my #10 steel and my #2 B&M hyper (#3 hyper overall with Magnum as my favorite).

[Jonathan]

I tried to stop ranking coasters, but my brain seems to just be naturally oriented toward making lists. Here is my new top 20 steel after adding I-305:

1. Superman: Ride of Steel, Six Flags New England
2. Intimidator, Carowinds
3. Apollo's Chariot, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
4. Goliath, Six Flags Over Georgia
5. Superman: Ride of Steel, Six Flags America
6. Mind Bender, Six Flags Over Georgia
7. Nitro, Six Flags Great Adventure
8. Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point
9. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
10. Montu, Busch Gardens Tampa
11. Raptor, Cedar Point
12. Afterburn, Carowinds
13. Alpengeist, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
14. Manta, Sea World Orlando
15. Phantom's Revenge, Kennywood
16. Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion
17. Volcano: The Blast Coaster, Kings Dominion
18. Silver Star, Europa Park
19. Dueling Dragons, Islands of Adventure
20. Dominator, Kings Dominion

[Skycoastin Steve]

Oh, why not? I'll throw in my top 25 steel coasters for some perspective.

1. Millennium Force
2. Intimidator 305
3. Maverick
4. X2
5. Storm Runner
6. Magnum XL-200
7. Top Thrill Dragster
8. Montu
9. Apollo's Chariot
10. Intimidator
11. Diamondback
12. Phantom's Revenge
13. Goliath (SFOG)
14. Incredible Hulk
15. Titan
16. Alpengeist
17. Nitro
18. Kumba
19. Silver Bullet
20. Griffon
21. Sheikra
22. Tatsu
23. Afterburn
24. Steel Force
25. Kraken

[Jay]

Annnd I will add mine:

1. Bizzaro/SROS - Six Flags New England
2. Expedition GeForce - Holiday Park
3. Behemoth - Canada's Wonderland
4. Intimidator - Carowinds
5. Apollo's Chariot - Busch Gardens Williamsburg
6. Diamondback - Kings Island
7. Nitro - Six Flags Great Adventure
8. Goliath - Six Flags Over Georgia
9. Nemesis - Alton Towers
10. Afterburn - Carowinds
11. Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa
12. Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion
13. Raptor - Cedar Point
14. Dueling Dragons (Fire) - Islands of Adventure
15. Dragon Khan - Port Aventura
16. Phantom's Revenge - Kennywood
17. Storm Runner - Hersheypark
18. Mindbender - Six Flags Over Georgia
19. Tennessee Tornado - Dollywood
20. Dragons Fury - Chessington World of Adventures

[cgreene]

I too went to Busch Gardens and Kinds Dominion this past weekend, and even ran into Jonathan at both parks. But I have to admit the hard right at the end of the first drop does cause you to about black out every time. On the other hand tho I do believe this is my new favorite ride!! Unlike most ACErs i really really enjoy intense rides the most, and then followed by more laid back rides such as the B&M hypers and Intimidator 305 has amazing airtime on its few hills and offers alot of intense transitions. So for my tastes in is definatly my new favorite.

[Jonathan]

It was good seeing you guys. I figured you liked 305 a lot because it seemed like every time we went over there you guys were riding it. What did you think of Grizzly?

[cgreene]

oh i really liked grizzly alot. it was a little more unique due to it being out in the woods more. but my favorite woodie is still the Voyage, and looking forward to El Toro this summer

[Jonathan]

El Toro is amazing. I think my favorite coasters goes something like this:

1. The Voyage







2. El Toro























Everything else

[cgreene]

haha yeah it looks amazing from the videos ive watched

[Jarsh]

Rumors are swirling that a trim has been added to the first drop...

Who didn't see this coming?

Edit: Now they are saying there aren't any trims, but they are running one train with a slow lift hill. Employees have no comment when asked about it.

[coasterbruh]

wow some people are calling for a name change since its not "intimidating" anymore lol...

hell might as well call it inTRIMidator 305 like its lil brother at carowinds...

[Jetp]

I went to KD and BG two weekends ago. Road Intimidator 305 twice.

I don't care for the over the shoulder harness and I don't care for the jerking from one direction to the other later in the ride. So I give my vote to Intimidator at Carowinds as my choice of which is better.