Kings Dominion: Pantherian question

[Vortex1987]

Hello, I have a  trip planned this year for Kings Dominion with my family to get my #1 bucket list ride done: I305 (Now Pantherian) 

 

I have read TONS of reports of people blacking out and greying out due to its sheer intensity. Me, being a sucker for ultra-intense rides (as long as its not Crypt during 08, that was TOO much), wants to know: 

 

What is the BEST way to actively black out? How do I make myself black out as much as possible? I want that full intensity and this is going to be my only chance. What can I do to proactively increase my chances of blacking out on that first turn? The more intense the better!!

[disco2000]

Don't eat or drink for 2 days and sit in back row lol

[Orion742]

1 hour ago, Vortex1987 said:

Hello, I have a  trip planned this year for Kings Dominion with my family to get my #1 bucket list ride done: I305 (Now Pantherian) 

 

I have read TONS of reports of people blacking out and greying out due to its sheer intensity. Me, being a sucker for ultra-intense rides (as long as its not Crypt during 08, that was TOO much), wants to know: 

 

What is the BEST way to actively black out? How do I make myself black out as much as possible? I want that full intensity and this is going to be my only chance. What can I do to proactively increase my chances of blacking out on that first turn? The more intense the better!!

I hope you’re going later in the year because I’m hearing it might not be open until mid June at the earliest.

[Vortex1987]

6 minutes ago, Orion742 said:

I hope you’re going later in the year because I’m hearing it might not be open until mid June at the earliest.

Around July. I'm not going until I'm 100% certain Pantherian is open. 

[MysticTimberwolf]

Having been a part of a similarly minded group during an ERT event, here's what we found:

The back right side tends to exaggerate lateral and positive G-forces on that initial turn.

Don’t brace or tense—just let your body go with the motion.

Eat light beforehand, going in with an empty-ish stomach will heighten your body's adrenaline response, but PLEASE stay hydrated.

Tilt your head slightly down during the turn.

 

As intense as the ride is, even the most knee-locking thrill seekers in our group were only able to stay grayed out until the top of the subsequent hill.

[BeeastFarmer]

I didn't black out or gray out at all.  This coaster was boring. The worst of the GiGaS. If I had to choose between it and Mean Streak, I'd choose Mean Streak, it's that boring.

[CoasterJack]

10 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said:

I didn't black out or gray out at all.  This coaster was boring. The worst of the GiGaS. If I had to choose between it and Mean Streak, I'd choose Mean Streak, it's that boring.

Did we ride the same ride? . I understand it's not great for airtime. If the intensity doesn't get to you, it basically just meanders arounds twists and turns and has a much different layout than any of the other Gigas.

[TOPGUN1993]

[Vortex1987]

On 4/13/2025 at 8:04 PM, MysticTimberwolf said:

Having been a part of a similarly minded group during an ERT event, here's what we found:

The back right side tends to exaggerate lateral and positive G-forces on that initial turn.

Don’t brace or tense—just let your body go with the motion.

Eat light beforehand, going in with an empty-ish stomach will heighten your body's adrenaline response, but PLEASE stay hydrated.

Tilt your head slightly down during the turn.

 

As intense as the ride is, even the most knee-locking thrill seekers in our group were only able to stay grayed out until the top of the subsequent hill.

I'll stay hydrated, I just want the thing to be as ultra-intense as possible. I'll probably try to lap it 15-20 times to increase my chances of a full blackout.

 

It can't be as bad as 08' Crypt.