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Does I305 still cause blackouts

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Hyde244 said:
Any roller coaster can cause a blackout. There are a number of factors that go into it, such as coaster g-force, outside temperature, and hydration of the person riding. If you have a dehydrated person riding a roller coaster in 100 degree heat - you can bet they are going to black out!

That was my case when I rode Laser at Dorney Park in 2005. It was 102 degrees out, and I had not been drinking my share of the water. I had total vision loss from the first loop to the final helix. I have ridden Laser and similar loopers since with no problems whatsoever - it was just at the time I was not fit for riding.

It also could sometimes come down to the person in general, in my experience. My brother, for instance, greyed out on Skyrush and I, being not the skinny bastard he is, didn't even come close. Same for MF and Maverick.
 
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