xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Height - 5'6" - 5'7" Weight - 275-280lbs. Waist - 50 inches Bust - 59 inches Thigh is about 27 inches, I wear a 20/22 pant size. I'm worried about not being able to ride the rides at King's Island. Wondering if anyone had any stories they'd like to share or any rides that I could completely avoid. I figure the Drop Tower and the Diamondback should be avoided. However, I've noticed some topics with people being able to ride the Diamondback. Any help would be appreciated. Quote
ajwinters Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Diamondback will be fine. But I have seen some people not able to fit in WindSeeker. Quote
Titan Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 My mom is about your size too and she's able to ride mostly everything. But she said it is a tight squeeze on The Racer and Beast. Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Diamondback will be fine. But I have seen some people not able to fit in WindSeeker. Diamondback has a testing seat correct? Yeah, I've noticed some people having topics about that as well. About a belt or something that goes between your thighs? Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 My mom is about your size too and she's able to ride mostly everything. But she said it is a tight squeeze on The Racer and Beast. The Racer was a tight fit when I was a size 18, so I'm sure it's not a ride I'll want to attempt. However The Beast I've never rode, but I've heard it requires 3 clicks now? And that's what is getting most people? Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Beast only requires two clicks. But, for whatever reason, the restraints on PTC's adult trains at Kings Island are lower than at other US parks. Two clicks at KI would be three at most other parks with PTC individually ratcheting restraints. Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 At one point in December of 2000, I weighed 410lbs and now I am down to 235lbs at 6'3". While I have no problem in fitting into rides, the screws and plate in my cervical spine (C4 to C7) prevents me from riding the thrill rides. I value my spinal cord health over my desire to have fun, which is no fun if I injure my spine. Quote
spitfire Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You should be fine, just take advantage of trying out test seats at the rides that offer them and if you're not sure, you can usually ask a ride attendant to try out a seat through the exit. When I was at my highest weight some years back (about 250 lb at 5'6", size 22) I remember The Racer and The Beast being a bit of a squeeze, but I never had issues with the lap bars. It also depends on your actual body proportions as opposed to just the number on the scale. I would say go ahead and try Diamondback, personally. I don't ride Drop Zone so I can't comment on that, just that a lot of people on here have mentioned it can be a very tight fit. Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Beast only requires two clicks. But, for whatever reason, the restraints on PTC's adult trains at Kings Island are lower than at other US parks. Two clicks at KI would be three at most other parks with PTC individually ratcheting restraints. Ah, okay. Thanks for the information. Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Avoid Drop Zone May I ask why? Is it because of the restraints or the seats? Or both? Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 At one point in December of 2000, I weighed 410lbs and now I am down to 235lbs at 6'3". While I have no problem in fitting into rides, the screws and plate in my cervical spine (C4 to C7) prevents me from riding the thrill rides. I value my spinal cord health over my desire to have fun, which is no fun if I injure my spine. Ah, very true. Quote
xMonkeyfeetx Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 You should be fine, just take advantage of trying out test seats at the rides that offer them and if you're not sure, you can usually ask a ride attendant to try out a seat through the exit. When I was at my highest weight some years back (about 250 lb at 5'6", size 22) I remember The Racer and The Beast being a bit of a squeeze, but I never had issues with the lap bars. It also depends on your actual body proportions as opposed to just the number on the scale. I would say go ahead and try Diamondback, personally. I don't ride Drop Zone so I can't comment on that, just that a lot of people on here have mentioned it can be a very tight fit. Yeah, I planned on doing so. But I don't know what all has a testing seat. I know Diamondback and Crypt, but I don't know about anything else. Well, that's why I have my waist inches and my thigh inches, because everyone is shaped differently. Quote
spitfire Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Delirium has a test seat as well, and there might be one other ride that does but it's not coming to mind. Quote
Mr. Coastermania Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 The Beast has no test seat,but you can enter via exit and i think they still let you try a seat.Diamondback,tomb raider (opps did i just call it that)has one.But you should be ok.At 267 5-7 i fit The Beast ok.tight but ok.On Drop zone some belts seem tighter than others but again it could just be me. Quote
Jdwebber Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Ill never forget I went to KI when I was a freshman with my friends, and we were in line for Flight of Fear, and we waited 2 hours, and when it was our turn to load, a guy behind be couldnt ride and he waited all the time. I felt sooooo bad for him. Quote
185139 Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 on Flight of Fear i got stuck in the seat because i have really long legs, im 6'2 Quote
bkroz Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Delirium has a test seat as well, and there might be one other ride that does but it's not coming to mind. According to the park's Rider Safety Guide, there are test seats at the entrance to Delirium, Diamondback, and The Crypt. Backlot Stunt Coaster and Flight of Fear are both a squeeze because they're so tight and low-set, and have ankle restraints. Quote
Amanda134 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I am 5'2 and 255lbs. I had a bit of a sqeeze the first time I rode WindSeeker, and the second time the girl had to come back and push it down again. I still rode it though. (Not sure if your interested in the kiddie rides.) Flying ace was a bit tight, but I could do it. I have yet to be turned down on a ride. I haven't rode Diamondback or Delirium yet though. Quote
TheKlockster Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I'm like a 24 and I can ride everything except Drop Zone. I can ride Drop Zone if I don't mind not being able to breathe even. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I'm like a 24 and I can ride everything except Drop Zone. I can ride Drop Zone if I don't mind not being able to breathe even. A 24? Quote
TheKlockster Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Indeed. I've lost a good deal of weight, but not as much as I would have liked. Hoping to get to Dragster/Millie size by next year! Quote
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