crosscountry4891 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Everyone knows that the classic thing to do on a roller coaster is to put your hands in the air. But does anyone know when or why this was started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 My guess is simply to flaunt the fact that you're not holding on. While we're on this note, has anyone kept their hands up all the way down on The Beast's hill? I always inherently draw my hands down right before entering the tunnel because it seems like it's low clearance. Does anyone else do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXBomber Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 While we have signs and warnings about keeping your hands up all over the place on Beast, people still do it. People just don't realize that the walls in the tunnels are very close to the train. What I do to prevent any injury from occuring is by putting my hands in what I call the "Superman Pose". I hold my hands out forward instead of up, and lock my hands together. That way, they won't go jerking off to the side where something could potentially happen. If you do still wish to ride hands up, I recommend this technique on Beast, and other rides with tunnels. Your hands are still not touching the bar in front, but they are still very close to the train, and since there is nothing in front of the train but air, there is no danger to hitting anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0-120 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I just have them up anyway. I normally angle them to the right a little bit before going into the tunnel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastdude Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 On the helix I throw my hands to the left. Ever since my first time riding it I learned my lesson. I didn't hit the wall but I came close. I do know there is a member on this site who did hit the tunnel. I can't remember who it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryler87 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 That could cause some severe damage to your arms/wrists/hands if you did actually hit the "roof" of the tunnel. Does anyone know about how fast the coaster train is travelling when it hits that powerful helix? It seems EXTREMELY fast to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 While we're on this note, has anyone kept their hands up all the way down on The Beast's hill? I always inherently draw my hands down right before entering the tunnel because it seems like it's low clearance. Does anyone else do that? Yeah, i have been doing that for years now. You would think after all this time I would be able to keep them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfreak Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I do not put my hands down at all except for on the second lift of Beast. I love riding in the back of the train on the left while going through the helix and watching everyone in front of me drop their arms when they get to the tunnel while I still have mine up. Occasionally I'll ride closer to the front on the left and keep my arms up and listen to people comment about how close my hands got to the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantStopCabron Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I know someone from a long time ago (the eighties) who broke her wrist from keeping her hands up on the double helix. But she's like, 6'3 or something. But yeah, that's my comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsMasta Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 i always keep my hans up on any ride ALL the time. the only time i don't is like on Vortex during the turnaround (after first drop) because it's so rough i have to hold on to save my head..lol /\ you might be talking about me who hit my hands on the tunnel. i did so the first time i rode it like 2 or 3 years ago (after second lift) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantStopCabron Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 No, I actually know this person. It was a long time ago, before I was born (birthday 1988) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrunner Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 hands up all the way all the time!! I paid for it though when I was 12, I broke my hand on beast, but i knew it was my fault and so did my parents so nothing happened. The only ride I can't seem to put my hands up on is Vortex because of the over head restraints. By the way last time i rode Vortex on monday , this never happened before until monday but, my head rattled in the restraints and my mouth was bleeding as i came off the ride... didnt Vortex used to be alot smoother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 MUCH smoother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrunner Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 thought so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXBomber Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Just a reminder guys, if you absolutely want to ride hands up, PLEASE ride with caution. Always be safe while riding, because we don't want to see people getting hurt on coasters because their hands were up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrunner Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 that warning came about 5 years to late lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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