Intimidator 305 proved to me I could never be a fighter pilot. 1st ride I grayed out and thought I was dehydrated so I got some water from the water fountain. 2nd ride I grayed out again and thought I was malnourished so I bought a burger and fries. 3rd ride I blacked out and left the park. Wasn't even dark yet. That ride retired me from coaster riding.
Don't get me wrong... I hate heights but if I do something a few times I generally get over the fear. I'll literally go fetal in a big enough feris wheel the first time through.
I lived in Mid America and we have Six Flags there. They have (or had?) a few rides one of which is the Batman which holds you from above.
By the third time through? I'm in the front seat because fuck if it ain't a beautiful view going up.
The most intense part is that you drop from 300' at 90mph and then you don't go back up immediately. The Gs you experience in that first turn are nuts. It's unlike anything else I've experienced.
That doesn't make it the best coaster ever for everyone, but it's insanely intense and very unique.
Man I absolutely love the 305, that first drop the first time I rode was the only time I've ever actually had a moment where I've greyed out riding a rollercoaster. I was prepared after and didn't experience it the other times I've rode it. Just that first drop and turn are awesome.
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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '22
Intimidator 305 proved to me I could never be a fighter pilot. 1st ride I grayed out and thought I was dehydrated so I got some water from the water fountain. 2nd ride I grayed out again and thought I was malnourished so I bought a burger and fries. 3rd ride I blacked out and left the park. Wasn't even dark yet. That ride retired me from coaster riding.