I just saw a short report on NBC 4 about a possible restraint system for Perilous Plunge. Knott's is going to propose a 4-point restraint system with two shoulder straps. They also mentioned briefly that a u-shaped shoulder restraint is possible also, but I got the impression that Knott's will try to go ahead with the 4-point system first.
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Karl
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Roller Coasters or sports? I guess there are questions nobody can answer!
They showed shoulder seatbelts.
I would have contributed a news item but there is no corresponding article on NBC's website.
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Karl
http://www.twistedrails.com
Speedy said:
by 4-point restraint sysem, do they mean a butterfly restraint (like X), or a shoulder seatbelt (like racecars)?
That is a good question. I am not sure what the 4 point system is, but if it is one of those system restraint that goes over your shoulders then i don't like it...
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The existing system would work just fine, and is proven with millions of rides on the various coasters. You just have to limit the size of the person... that's the fix.
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Jeff said:
The existing system would work just fine, and is proven with millions of rides on the various coasters. You just have to limit the size of the person... that's the fix.
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Problem with that is, that Knotts could get sued for discrimination. I really wish that soom people realize that not everything is made for themselves.
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Apollo16 said:
"Problem with that is, that Knotts could get sued for discrimination. I really wish that soom people realize that not everything is made for themselves. "
shorter people don't get to go on rides very much... when was the last time they sued?
Did you just say that Knotts is trying to hurt people??
Anyway, Perilous Plunge should not have any problem with seatbelts. It hasn't yet. There isn't even any water on the ride until the splashdown pool. At that point, its on a secured track. The only freefloating area of the ride (where you would worry about a capsize) is a short turn into the station.
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Karl DeAngelo said:
I just saw a short report on NBC 4 about a possible restraint system for Perilous Plunge. Knott's is going to propose a 4-point restraint system with two shoulder straps. They also mentioned briefly that a u-shaped shoulder restraint is possible also, but I got the impression that Knott's will try to go ahead with the 4-point system first.
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Karl
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Until I see a link these is just a false rumor.
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Chris Knight
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That's not roughness that intensity
Problem with that is, that Knotts could get sued for discrimination.
Discrimination for what? Will Cedar Point be sued because Wicked Twister can't fit tall or broad shouldered people? Would any get park get sued because they can't accomodate a 300-pound person? Or because they won't allow someone under a certain height to ride? I don't think so.
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Jeff - Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com, Sillynonsense.com
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Closed topic.