dragsterfan420 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yesterday I went to the park for a few hours, my first time this year. While it was a great time, their was one horrible factor. I waited in line for Diamondback and one I got up to the ride platform they sent me to row 15. I was like "YES! I get one of the best rows."I go put my camera in the bin then I come and try to sit down. I didn't fit... Honestly, I am a bigger individual, not extremely over-weight/obese or anything like that but I still couldn't fit. The biggest factor was my legs . Because of the restrictive style bucket seats my legs wouldn't fit. Now if I was just too "fat" to ride I wouldn't be posting this. The only problem is that, after reviewing a ton of my pictures of DB I saw alot bigger people riding it. I'm talking about bigger than me. I only saw the bigger people though in the back rows of each car. So I want to know if the back seats(the open seats) are bigger than the close together, front of the car seats. Any comments you guys have would extremely help 'cause I need to ride this thing. Kyle who is perplexed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 i am a bigger person and can barely get 3 clicks. but to me it doesnt matter where i sit, i just sit down and slam the restraint onto me and to hopefully get all 3 clicks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The even numbered rows are not any more forgiving than the odd numbered rows. As a rather large guy, and after 40 rides on DB, I can attest to that. I've found that the best way is to sit as far back in the seat as possible, and then, like pkiruler, I basically slam the restraint down onto my legs. I've had enough practice doing that so I almost always get it right, and I can tell just by the feel if I don't. When I don't, the ride ops are usually helpful in getting that last click in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterfan420 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I just needed one more click as well. I really don't understand how it didn't work. I was so upset yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 dont feel bad, i have an odd shaped body where it is just my gut that burdens me but if i suck in i can get it down, plus the info above is good advice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Is it 3 clicks or 2? Because I can only get 2 clicks in any seat on DB and have always been fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 That really sucks! I feel aweful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 That's awful. I'm so sorry to hear that . Even though you have seen people bigger than you riding Diamondback, that means pretty much nothing. It matters where the size and weight comes from. If you have really large thighs but the rest of your body is small, you will probably not fit. Whereas even if you're pretty big but you have small thighs, you will probably fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i just follow the rule of the thin black line, even though its off on green train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i just follow the rule of the thin black line, even though its off on green train. Half of the times i've ridden there is no black line. It's either faded or gone or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIlover123 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i just follow the rule of the thin black line, even though its off on green train. Half of the times i've ridden there is no black line. It's either faded or gone or something... huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 i just follow the rule of the thin black line, even though its off on green train. Half of the times i've ridden there is no black line. It's either faded or gone or something... huh? Next time you ride Diamondback look for a black line on the restraints. I'm guessing it is for the ride ops to see if the people can ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I know the black line you speak of, it's just only visible to me about half the time when I ride. I have found I do see them more when I sit near the front, but not when I ride near the back (in general). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIlover123 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks, So does it show when its ok to ride or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks, So does it show when its ok to ride or not? When you see it I guess that means thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIlover123 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 all clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 That sux. I have noticed that it really is shape as much as size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I also think is because the shape of the chair its like a bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 all clear Do you mean check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Oh that really stinks. I'm sorry to hear that , but i do not think that the even numbered seats r any bigger than the odd numbered ones. I hope you do eventually get to ride it though, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterfan420 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Well I tried to ride again yesterday. No luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I am sorry that you could not ride DB. As a bigger guy, I was worried after reading reports here. I however fit fine on DB. I see by your name here that you are a dragster fan. Assuming this is refering to TTD at CP that is one that I just barely make it on. We are heading to SFGAdv next month and I have been told that El Toro has more restrictive seats then even Millennium Force which is also a close fit for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yes EL Toro's seats are a little more restrictive than MF, but I would say if you fit into MF and TTD, you should be able to ride. My dad was, and he has trouble sometimes with fitting into some rides. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yes EL Toro's seats are a little more restrictive than MF, but I would say if you fit into MF and TTD, you should be able to ride. My dad was, and he has trouble sometimes with fitting into some rides. good luck. Don't tell me that, I am using this as an excuse to try and drop another 20 lbs. I started working out and now am more sore then 3 full days at the parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Okay, we won't tell you that...and here's why. On El Toro, like on most fairly restrictive rides, it is not how big you are but where you are big. I have seen some fairly large individuals enjoy El Toro without problems...and others, who appeared smaller, were not able to fit. I hope you get to enjoy the bull! Ole, Ole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yes EL Toro's seats are a little more restrictive than MF, but I would say if you fit into MF and TTD, you should be able to ride. My dad was, and he has trouble sometimes with fitting into some rides. good luck. Don't tell me that, I am using this as an excuse to try and drop another 20 lbs. I started working out and now am more sore then 3 full days at the parks. haah sorry. Just erase that post from your mind! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Sorry, man. I saw quite a few people turned away on Thursday that really didn't seem very large... Did you fit in the test seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterfan420 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 ^Nope. Just couldn't get the last click. If the seats were just a bit wider I could've fit no problem. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sorry to hear that man, I did not notice any mention of your body size. I am 6'4 and 270 lbs. Last year I went to Cedar Point and had no problem with the M. Force but, I could not ride Dragster. The problem didn't even anything to do with my belly/stomach. My hips were just too wide, I was 1 inch from buckling my belt so... you never know. I fit in DB just fine with no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I woulent ride A ride if there was any diffucilty in getting a sit to secure properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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