dare-to-fly Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm trying hard to be positive, but it's getting harder every year. If you haven't been, Indiana Beach has a small roller coaster on the roof of a building called Tig'rr. Up until this year, the cars on Tig'rr have had no restraints. You sit on Tig'rr similarly to that of a log flume, and just simply hold onto the bars at your sides, as you would on a log flume. This year, unfortunately seatbelts have appeared on Tig'rr. Our society is really getting on my nerves. Sights from the future: All roller coasters are limited to 20mph and any coaster exceeding that must be trimmed. The angle of the drops must be such that you could safely walk down without slipping. Drops are not to exceed 30 feet, because it would be dangerous if any guests were to exit the train. Guests must be restrained with seatbelts, tight fitting lap bars, shoulder restraints, neckbraces, feet and angle holders, and must be at least 5 feet tall, but not taller than 6 feet to ride safely. Trains on roller coasters must have brakes that can be activated in case of emergency or higher g forces than 1.5 or lower than .5. No lateral forces greater than .1 are permitted. Riders must not be subjected to forces from coasters for longer periods of time than 30 seconds, or they might suffer an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think your going a little extreme on your last half of your report. They might of installed them for insurance premium reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Seat belts are not being added to these rides because of improved safety, but for improved PERCEPTION of safety. We are the ones to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I rode it last month. It was a kick ass ride...I didn't even realize the seatbelts were there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 This has been reported here several times this year, including before the park opened...when someone here implied this would be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Ugh. If the ride ran perfectly well for years without extra restraints, why add them later? It just doesn't make any logical sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I have to say, unless the seatbelts are *really* tight, they really don't bother me all that much. Of course, I grew up with seatbelts on everything, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 If that makes you unhappy, wait til you see what Swamp Fox at Myrtle Beach just got: http://www.coasterwiki.org/pics/family_kin.../Image00068.jpg Before: http://www.rcdb.com/ig337.htm?picture=15 http://www.rcdb.com/ig337.htm?picture=9 Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ugh. If the ride ran perfectly well for years without extra restraints, why add them later? It just doesn't make any logical sense. New Management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Well w00t for RV company then. Seatbelts belong on cars, not coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 If that makes you unhappy, wait til you see what Swamp Fox at Myrtle Beach just got: So much for padding! Seat belts are not being added to these rides because of improved safety, but for improved PERCEPTION of safety. We are the ones to blame.Which is exactly why I subtitled my thread "our society sucks" and not "today's park managment sucks." I think your going a little extreme on your last half of your report.Which was intentionally so. Given the changes in just the last 30 years, imagine in another century all the extra crap that will be added to coasters. They might even come up with something that I hate worse than trims!!! unless the seatbelts are *really* tight, they really don't bother me all that much. I honestly feel the same way, but it's the addition of a restraint that bothers me. It will undoubtedly change the ride experience and slow down the load and unload times. Just look at how much slower the dispatch times are on The Beast, The Racer, and Son of Beast as a result of the seatbelts and those that can't seem to find them. When experiencing rides, the seatbelts really don't considerably change the experience of most rides as far as I'm concerned. The only ride on which I really hate the seatbelt is Blue Streak at Cedar Point. They like to tighten, and then they will not release no matter how hard you try to persuade them. As such, they serve as a stapler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 They like to tighten, and then they will not release no matter how hard you try to persuade them. As such, they serve as a stapler. Same with Troika at KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Flyer, I can only see you getting madder at one thing in particular - parks putting trims on such trimless rides as Millennium Force and Blue Streak. *Tries not to think about it.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Flyer, I can only see you getting madder at one thing in particular - parks putting trims on such trimless rides as Millennium Force and Blue Streak. *Tries not to think about it.* I also try not to think about it, and, to be honest, every time I go to Cedar Point I expect a trim on Blue Streak. I hope it never happens, but too many coasters have histories of brakes being added to ignore the possibility. On that happy note - Trim brakes suck...kill the trims not the coaster!! (I have got to make a shirt that says that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Make one for me if you go through with it in size XL. I'll pay you back. I need something other than just Diamondback and Maverick shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Make one for me if you go through with it in size XL. I'll pay you back. I need something other than just Diamondback and Maverick shirts. Hmmm....I might have to print a bunch and put them in the gift shop on trimbrakessuck.com. I should so create that website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 You could also offer some "LINE JUMPING IS PROHIBITED!" and "NO SMOKING!!!1" shirts! Somewhat off-topic: Are there actually trims on FOC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yes, there are. Right before the second turn after the lift, there is a set of trims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yes, there are. Right before the second turn after the lift, there is a set of trims. I'm not sure you could call it a "set" of trims, but there is a brake there. It's similar in design and pointlessness to the one on each side of The Racer at the turnaround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 "Trims, on a KIDDIE COASTER!!!!" - Kat, "violakat03" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 "Trims, on a KIDDIE COASTER!!!!" - Kat, "violakat03" Among my favorite comments. Gotta love Kat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Actually, the exact quote would be "there's a TRIM BRAKE on a KIDDIE COASTER! You've got to be kidding me!!" Posted from my BlackBerry mobile device in line for a trim free and very very old wood coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sorry. It still managed to crack me up however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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