DegenRider Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 They started installing the new bars today on SOB. They are flat not round and they are padded with what looks like a nice thing of foam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt3224 Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Leg room....more??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 What do you mean they are flat not round? They looked like the same exact lap bars that was on the running train today, except for the added padding. Hopefully it makes for a smoother ride. However, I got an awesome ride on it today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1825 Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 HIP HIP HORRAY! HIP HIP HORRAY! HIP HIP HORRAY! I'm so happy that they finally got them. I'll definitely be there this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 They had flat sides not round like what they are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPRaptor13 Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Anybody got a pic of these new lab bars, andI hope they're good cause it's gonna take a lot of help to make the Son eclipse the father!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inraider Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 YES!!!!!!!! FINALLY! now, maybe I can actuallly enjoy SOB! when will they be ready for passengers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 What I heard maybe by the weekend. Heres what Shaggy has to say over from Coasterbuzz The addition of lap-bars with "flat sides" to SOB is a reality. It is the same thing that HW and SFSTL did with the lap bars on Boss and Legend's G-trains (when Legend still had one.) In order to minimize side-to side leg banging, new lap bars were installed on those trains that used flat steel on the sides rather than rounded steel. Also, the flat sides had a thick foam "pad" added for side-to-side leg cushoning. From what I understand, the new lap-bars on Sonny will have flat sides with foam padding, along with a less cumbersome lap pad unit. However, contrary to urban legend, the lap bars are not being altered into "t" bars ala an Intamin train. To further explain, the new restraints will not have a single bar extending between the legs. Because of TUV and various other insurance and safety standards that PKI uses, they will utilize a lap-bar restraint system on a looping coaster only if the restraint completely surrounds both legs. That is pretty much standard practice when it comes to coasters with inversions that operate with lap-bar restraints. I am most curious to see what PKI does with the floor of the SOB trains. IMO, that is where the problem with comfort lies. I did experience some side-to-side leg banging, but nothing that warranted a massive restraint re-design IMO. The larger problem at hand is the uncomfortable positioning of one's feet. The floors had wooden "blocks" added under the rubber matting a season or two ago in attempt to limit the movement of the lower portion of the rider's bodies. But most importantly, they were added to keep riders seated in a perfect "Z" position. The ideal riding position, according to many ride manufacturers, safety instectors and insurance groups is the "Z" position. This situates a rider so that their knees are raised higher than their butts. The desired effect is restricting the movement of the rider, while stabilizing their backs, spine, legs and feet. To furthur ensure the "Z" position on SOB, last year PKI installed additional padding to the front edge of the seats on SOB. That is why you feel like you are sitting into a hole when you first climb in. Because the front of the seat is much higher than the back. It is not uncommon. Most modern day steel coaster trains all utilize this.... B&M, Vekoma, even Intamin all create seats that seat riders in that shape. The difference is, the seats by those manufacturers were originally designed in that manner so that they slant backwards. SOB has been a piece-meal attempt at achieving something Premier should have been smart enough to think about when designing the trains. Dont be mad at me shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Going to PKi today, maybe one of the trains will be inservice, so I can check out the new bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Yay, for more legroom. And it makes sence, I skipped it on monday, something different and good happoned. That's my luck. I'll snap a picture the next time I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterfan Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Cool! I'll definatly have to check them out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Cool, I rode it friday the 23rd and got kinda beaten by the side bars. Maybe this friday when I'm there, they'll be in service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedevilonsob Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 see the only problem is that they won't have any more leg room!! Just because they are going to be padded on the sides where they are flat you won't allow any morre room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 poo. Now it sounds like there will be more padding. Which means LESS room for you to get comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignathan4403 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 How are the new SOB lapbars compared to FOF's lap bars? I can fit into FOF but I dont know about SOB. I havent rode it yet because for one I've heard it's too rough, and two I dont want to wait in line just to find out I'm too big and there is no room! Someone please help me out. Thanks -Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pki_guy Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 If you can fit into FoF then you can fit into SOB. I'm not sure about the new lapbars, because they are not functional as of yet, but it might be a tight squeeze. Just think thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfreak Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Just think thin. As I look up at the banner and read "New Weight Loss Pill" HAHA, gotta love the adds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignathan4403 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Cool though, I can fit in FOF. Barely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 FoF's bars seem to fit lower to me, is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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