TeTe27 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I've Got a Question. I havent' been to an amusement park in 5 years and I'll be going to Kings Island on the 4th of July. I'm 5'9 and weight 268lbs. Will I have any trouble with fitting on any of these roller coasters. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcold1 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I've Got a Question. I havent' been to an amusement park in 5 years and I'll be going to Kings Island on the 4th of July. I'm 5'9 and weight 268lbs. Will I have any trouble with fitting on any of these roller coasters. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. It depends how big around you are. You cold be 268 lbs and be solid muscle and fit, but you could be 368 lbs and be nothing but fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeTe27 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 I Wear A Size 22/24 I'm Have a 38" waist, but a 54" hip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I think you may be ok for KI. If you ever go to Cedar Point you are going to have problems. I think the test seat for Millennium Force has a belt thats is at least 4 inches shorter than on the ride. You can ride it then try to reride and get stopped for the test seat and you will not fit in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bparrott03 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I mean, everyones body is differently porportioned, but my boyfriend is 6'3, and a 40'' waist and he is fine on ALL rides at Kings Island (even IT:ST, which he said has the most comfertable seats and restrants believe it or not), but he is really tall so we have to sit (usually) in the front part of a car when riding a ride. I mean, Kings Island is pretty good with accomidating everyone, unlike Cedar Point. (MF, TTD). I'm sure more experianced users can help you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I'm 6' 4" and 320 lbs. I have a waist of 46" and wear a 46/34. You'll be more than fine. If you were to have any trouble it would be with Flight of Fear. If you don't want to risk not fitting sit in the back, it has more room. Just like bparrot said, IJST is truly the most comfortable restraint for big guys. Almost impossible to not fit. Trust me on all this, I have the exact same problems that you have, or think you will have. You'll be OK. But if worse comes to worse don't be embarrassed to let the ride attendants push on your restraint. Trust me it's the only way for me to get on a few rides. I have to have all three of my KI friends literally hang on my restraint on DZ to get the seat belt to buckle. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeTe27 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 I appreciate the help. In Feb, I was 286lbs, so I'm losing weight, not only to feel comfortable riding, but for my health. I work out a lot an things are turning into muscle. Yeah, I know Cedar Point is real strict, so I won't be going there. I just wanted to know if I was waisting money by going to KI and not being able to ride anything. If there are any ladies with my size out there that can give advise to me... let me know as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Rides at Nickelodeon Universe probably will not be a good fit for you. But with rides like The Beast, you ought not have trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katreina Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I appreciate the help. In Feb, I was 286lbs, so I'm losing weight, not only to feel comfortable riding, but for my health. I work out a lot an things are turning into muscle. Yeah, I know Cedar Point is real strict, so I won't be going there. I just wanted to know if I was waisting money by going to KI and not being able to ride anything. If there are any ladies with my size out there that can give advise to me... let me know as well. Thanks! I'm a few inches shorter than you at 5'5" but I was 275, maybe more the last time I went to the park a couple years ago. OTSR were fine, but the lap bars took a bit to get closed. Just remember that the lap bar has to click twice when you push it down. The only rides I've ever had problems on were Beast, Racer and Flight of Fear, everything else has been fine and a lot of the rides have test seats by the entrance so you can check ahead of time. I'm thinking you should be fine riding anything you want though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Well, I'm 5'11" and about 260# (Results of Working out 4 or 5 days a week) Different rides fit differently and you'll have to judge by the ride. There are some rides that I have a lot of trouble with over the shoulder restraints. That's usually the biggest issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 But IJST is suspose to have a weight limit of 300 lbs per rider. I'm a bigger guy myself, and I can ride all the rides at KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 But IJST is suspose to have a weight limit of 300 lbs per rider. Shhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katreina Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 But IJST is suspose to have a weight limit of 300 lbs per rider. I'm a bigger guy myself, and I can ride all the rides at KI. "supposed to" being the key words. I went on it twice the year it opened and the ride operator checked to make sure the restraint was locked in place both times, but paid no attention to where it was locked. It was as if, as long as it was fairly close to your body, they didn't care where it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I fit into the rides fine the only ride that hurts me badly is Vortex that ride hurts my arms and shoulders now I'm 5'4 and I work out alot I'm a mini-hulk! I have friends that are 6'2-6'7 and they have problems riding on certain rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I went on it twice the year it opened and the ride operator checked to make sure the restraint was locked in place both times, but paid no attention to where it was locked. It was as if, as long as it was fairly close to your body, they didn't care where it was. And do you know how scary that is? I am willing to bet that 99% of those who frequent this site know how to engage a restraint, as well as see when an operator is not doing their job. Now put a kid that may be a bit overweight, or a kid that is slightly mentally handicapped, that doesn't know any better about restraints. The potential for an accident is there. Operators like this need to be re-trained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I went on it twice the year it opened and the ride operator checked to make sure the restraint was locked in place both times, but paid no attention to where it was locked. It was as if, as long as it was fairly close to your body, they didn't care where it was. And do you know how scary that is? I am willing to bet that 99% of those who frequent this site know how to engage a restraint, as well as see when an operator is not doing their job. Now put a kid that may be a bit overweight, or a kid that is slightly mentally handicapped, that doesn't know any better about restraints. The potential for an accident is there. Operators like this need to be re-trained. Wooosh..... For a second I thought ya were gonna say, "You'll Put Your Eye Out." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 ^ Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle BB gun with a compass in the stock and a thing which tells time? Hey check your calanders! 6 months till Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 The operators use judgement as to where the restraint is. First as far as the 300lbs thing goes, the operators arent going to weigh anyone, the restriction is that you must be able to get about 6-7 clicks on the lap bars. Also many people get very upset when you push down on the IJ lapbars because unlike beast and other rides where the go into your legs, IJ's mainly go into people's stomachs. Also IJ doesnt have nearly the amount of G-s and airtime that would cause you to leave your seat as some others do. Not to mention that unlike all the other rides, having the walls be complete after that door closes, getting out is pretty difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 you must be able to get about 6-7 clicks What ride is there that can do that with someone in the seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I guess he is referring to IJ. It clicks several times when you pull the bar down, right from the get go, like FoF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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