What are seatbelts for when used in conjunction with a lapbar?
My guess, would be to make sure smaller people stay safe when a lap bar can only click down so low. Could it possibly be a mental security blanket for park patrons worried about being safe. Or do lap bars not provide sufficient protection for the rider.
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Or in the case of one lap bar holding in the whole row of riders. A larger person can keep the bar up a bit, leaving room for movement by smaller people.
I personally think they are just a "back-up" system for lap bar failure.
I imagine with the risks of amusement rides, and the publicity it gets, that there are back up measures for a lot fo safety devices on the rides, not just on the restraints.
Maybe they are to try and stop that happening so much, especially with some of the modern coasters.
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Anyways, I learned what seatbelts are for riding the MB Swamp Fox. If you have any questions about belts being needed, ride in the last train:), you'll want one from then on. And don't jump back there alone, it's one belt for both parties.
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1)Raging Bull 2)Millennium Force 3)Medusa (SFMW) 4)Vertical Velocity (SFGAm) 5)Dueling Dragons (Ice)
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