Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

[coastered]

For all the lazy people, here are the youtube video's:

 

Video 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lYxdx3OlE

 

Video 2 (Including onride footage):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBw4iF98D0

[SharkTums]

I have been told that this coaster has the most sustained positive G's that Robb has ever experienced on a coaster! Pretty crazy!

 

We'll have lots more details tonight!

[alpengeist04]

^Interesting, but not surprising. I never doubted this coaster would be intense.

 

Definitely looking forward to the review.

[jarmor]

I have been told that this coaster has the most sustained positive G's that Robb has ever experienced on a coaster! Pretty crazy!

 

We'll have lots more details tonight!

april fools?

[SharkTums]

^No.

[Hilltopper39]

Not that it matters, but I think I like the color scheme on Carowinds' Intimidator better.

 

But looks like a pretty sweet ride, great addition to Kings Dominion

[willh51]

I have been told that this coaster has the most sustained positive G's that Robb has ever experienced on a coaster! Pretty crazy!

 

We'll have lots more details tonight!

 

Holy moly! I cannot wait. I wanted to drive up there but I can't do it after just going to Carowinds last weekend.

[coastered]

Looks like a good strong ride, only wish I was closer in the world to be able to ride this!!!!

You're not the only one. I used to be on the TPR IntimadeTour 2010, but I had to cancel it.

No I have to wait at least 2 years before I am able to ride I305

[willh51]

From a Times-Dispatch article:

 

"Nine-year-old coaster enthusiast Josh Rachlin said, “Oh my God, that’s the best coaster I’ve ever ridden!“ His dad, Doug, added, “My favorite part is the smoothness. That makes me happy."

 

- Good to hear.

[CorkscrewFoley]

Elissa, did Robb say anything about grey outs on I305? I know Millie was known for causing grey outs...

[atem122]

From a Times-Dispatch article:

 

"Nine-year-old coaster enthusiast Josh Rachlin said, “Oh my God, that’s the best coaster I’ve ever ridden!“ His dad, Doug, added, “My favorite part is the smoothness. That makes me happy."

 

- Good to hear.

To be fair, 9 year olds (myself included when I was that age) will say any tall ride is the "best ride ever!!1!1!1111!!." And the smoothness is a given with today's ride design technology!

 

That said, the positive force on this thing looks beyond beastly, and the airtime on the first hill looks pretty good too. I can't really judge since I'll probably never ride it, but it looks like those trims REALLY kill the airtime on the 2nd airtime hill. That said, I'm going to hold off any validity to that comment until we get some actual reviews of this thing.

[coastered]

I have been told that this coaster has the most sustained positive G's that Robb has ever experienced on a coaster! Pretty crazy!

 

We'll have lots more details tonight!

This looks awesome in action! I'm looking forward to comparing this to Millennium Force.

Elissa, did Robb say anything about grey outs on I305? I know Millie was known for causing grey outs...

If I'm right I305 will be the winner of this battle, because MF is famous for having no forces of any kind at all.

[gforce532]

I appears to have the best of both worlds with extreme positive and extreme negative Gs.

[DarkStitch626]

I have my money set and I am driving up if anyone wants to meet up in a couple weeks.The ride looks like a great addition to me.

[GeorgeT]

Oh my God ! I`m sooo curious what Robb`s gonna share with us...do we (probably) have a new TPR-Nr.1-Steelie-Candidate ???

 

Greeds...GeorgeT

[Emiroo]

I never realized that first turn is immediately after the first drop. Carrying so much speed, it's going to be wild to say the least. Can't wait to hear the reviews.

[Coaster Cow]

Happiness is waiting 6 months with people complaining about a new mega-coaster just to hear positive reviews when it finally opens.

[willh51]

I actually just included the kid's quote because it was funny, but I mainly liked the part about it being smooth.

 

Can't wait some updates!

[DarkStitch626]

Happiness is waiting 6 months with people complaining about a new mega-coaster just to hear positive reviews when it finally opens.

*claps* I couldn't agree more!

[SharkTums]

Hey guys!

 

As promised here's some great video from Intimidator305 and Robb's review all wrapped in one!

 

 

And here are the offride shots:

Edited April 3, 2010 by robbalvey

[willh51]

I don't even know how to respond to that. Intamin demands you take their sauce and love it. I cannot wait to ride it.

[GeorgeT]

Robb...thank you sooooo much for this !

 

Can`t think of a better coverage...it`s just perfect this way !

 

GeorgeT

[CPmaverick]

Somewhere in Sandusky, Dick Kinzel is crying

[taytig]

I have been a MF fan in the past, but I think that this may become my new favourite. I can 't wait to ride it this summer! It looks like a lot of fun and the transitions look intense.

[eddie200330]

Happiness is waiting 6 months with people complaining about a new mega-coaster just to hear positive reviews when it finally opens.

*claps* I couldn't agree more!

 

AMEN!!!!!! And oh btw, this looks absolutely, friggin, AMAZING! "Millie" fanboys are now plotting the death of Robb ALvey LMAO!!!