PhantomTheater Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 A 1/4" is well w/n the range of margin of safety they calculate into those heights. No, the manufactures recomendation is exact, there is no leway. Height restrictions are excact for a reason. Failure to follow is not only stupid, but illegal in the state of Ohio. (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1711.551). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 So you're telling me that the difference b/w wearing a thin pair of flip flops and wearing a thick set of basketball shoes is going to affect your safety riding The Beast or 52" to ride the diamonback when your feet may not even touch the floor anyways? Come one, use some common sense and realize that everything is built with a factor of safety taken into account. I deal with codes every day, and they're all written beyond the true minimums to prevent the odd circumstance. If that is the case, then KI really needs to tell their employees to stop telling kids to stand as straight as possible and to keep their feet together when getting measured for a wrist band cause my son mad the 42" mark with the same pair of shoes one week and didn't make with the same pair of shoes 3 weeks later. Part A - section 2 of the code you listed above is far more important than the difference b/w a thin pair of flip flops and a pair of basketball shoes which would apply to section 1. And forwhatever its worth, I don't think the KI height measurers do anything that would put the park in jeopardy, telling a kid to stand up as straight as possible and with their legs together and held up high would be in the realm of legal standards (I would think) so the arguement is minutia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hieght restrictions are based on a normal walking shoe, so flat flip flops work against you in a height measurement. Any footwear that artificully make a person taller is subject to removal and the measurement based on the stocking/barefoot measurement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Just wanted to welcome you CGraham to KICentral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 anything in Planet Snoopy should be a big hit for your kids, they have some quality rides. if they are feeling like they want to ride a coaster, I'd try Adventure Express or possibly The Racer. hope you guys have fun! I have great memories of going to Kings Island as a kid with my parents. my Dad actually tricked me into going on (what at the time was) The Beastie (now called Woodstock Express) by calling it "those little cars". I was at a pretty gullible age obviously, but it is a tactic you could try! I actually got the two oldest to reluctantly ride Diamondback last time we were there and they LOVED it! They became instant coaster fans I think we rode it 3 or 4 times that day. After that, they were ready for just about anything, even The Beast! I will say that I thought The Beast beat me up more than I could rememeber from years past. This was probablly due to the extra pounds I have put on in the years between rides. that's good news! I've found with my cousins and whatnot it can be hard to convince people to ride the "big" rides. but once they do they are hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crgraham32 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was the same way when I was a young kid, but once I rode a couple I couldn't wait to ride the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I know im a little late on the topic but last year during a visit in August we bought a drink in a souviner cup they filled it with ice water all day for free. I know im goin this friday on my birthday and i cant wait Im hoping lines will be minimal. It looks like the rain may avoid KI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crgraham32 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 We are planning a trip on Friday as well! I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 ...but you MUST wait, because the park will not be open again until then. If you're unable to wait until Friday, does that mean that you can't go at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crgraham32 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 OH NO! Don't tell me that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Major tip: If things are the same as last year, you can fill up any bottle (including a souvenir cup) with water for free. Much nicer than the 8oz plastic cups, in my opinion. Excellent tip - ICE water, even. Can't beat the price and it's easy to carry iced tea mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crgraham32 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Good idea Oldie! I am going tomorrow and we will pack up some drink mixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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