Intimidator 305, the much debated new ride this year at Kings Dominion, has recieved many technical fixes since it opened a few months ago. Intamin, the ride’s builder, had to add in trim brakes on the first hill to slow down the ride since many people were complaining about graying out, even blacking out.

However, a new fix has arrived that has been rumored since the ride was announced. The typical over-the-sholder restraints found on most new Intamins have been replaced with straps. The Coaster Crew was able to ride the ride, and they say that the ride “is a brand new ride” now.

Intimidator 305 Strap Restraint, photo from The Coaster Crew

The normal Intamin restraints have caused head banging on I305′s tight turns and allowed people to float higher than what was comfortable. From what The Coaster Crew is saying, the head banging is gone and the new straps keep you snug in your seat.

So, what are your thoughts on the new restraints? Will these make up for the ride’s slower speed now? Post your thoughts below and like this post on Facebook to share with your friends.

  • Awsomedude137

    Awesome :D i never was a huge fan of Intamin’s shoulder restraints, my favorite rides from them don’t have them! this looks like the ride will be much more enjoyable now, hopefully they put these on a bunch more of their rides :D

  • Joe

    I hope Kingda Ka gets them!

  • FlowJo

    The new restraints look really good! If what they say is true, then I think some other rides should get them too (Maverick, Kingda Ka). It is just too bad they had to cut back on the speed. In my opinion, speed is what made the ride a possible Number 1. All though it still flies through those turns at a fast pace, I just do not think the ride will be as good as it was without trims.

  • Tim H

    This is a picture of me! lol

  • Anonymous

    Yes new restraints lol I banged my eating which I had recently opened love it hurt.

  • Anonymous

    I meant old restraints hurt my ear which I just had opened a new earhole