markr Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Sorry if this is a gross discussion but I am curious. As I stated in my Dollywood trip report, I noticed a foul stench on the restraints of Wild Eagle and Thunderhead which was the result of people's sweat-I think I may have noticed this on the lap bars of some of the coasters at KI. Do the ride operators regularly disinfect the rides? This is not in any way a complaint as I have noticed this on rare occasions at the park-it is not a consistent problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I seem to notice it on Vortex's restraints more than any other ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've thought about bringing along some Clorox wipes because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Every morning at CP, we would spray all the restraints down with our chemicals, dunno about KI, I would think they do, however I will follow up to see. I will say through the day when it's hot as hell, you can't really get over it when you have some people sitting in those seats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks for the input and I think Thrill Biscuit has a great idea about bringing clorox wipes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Imagine how much stacking there would be if everyone had to wipe down their seat before getting in! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I always notice this, but it's just something you have to accept when it comes to a large public place like an amusement park. Some people do not have good hygiene and some just sweat a lot! I do try and always clean my hands a lot after I get on rides like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Really? I just wear a ton of deodorant and bring some into the park just in case it wears off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I have never noticed this, but I'm sure I will now! Thanks a lot. I always load up on the deodorant and a shot of cologne so maybe that's why I never smell the restraints? I have smelled some rather funky people standing in lines before, nasty! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 A lot of people don't put hygiene high on their list of priorities. Who knows why, aside from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Exactly...working in the hospital...seen it all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benred23 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I always notice this, but it's just something you have to accept when it comes to a large public place like an amusement park. Some people do not have good hygiene and some just sweat a lot! I do try and always clean my hands a lot after I get on rides like that. I dont think that has much to do with it honestly. You can have the best hygiene in the world, But after walking around Kings Island in 90 plus degree temps with 80% Humidity, even the cleanest person in the world Gonna be Stinky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 markr,In 2010, we did wipe down the seats and restraints every morning with sanitizing chemicals. Later on in the day is a bit too hard to do that, unless there was a storm and we had to shut down. I don't know how they're doing it now though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Exactly...working in the hospital...seen it all Urgent Scare? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just think they are more then just sweat on those restraints not trying to be nasty, but think about the number of people who don't wash there hands after using the bathroom, even after #2. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Well one patient tofay for example. bariatric female w/ c/x of atyp cp, unable to walk or move well, prior smoker copd, ect...basically you could see on her skin during the ekg, and just smell, that no bath or shower had taken place in quite some time... sorry if that grosses anyone out, I see it way too much anymore.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeTe27 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I try really hard not to think about it but I agree with Jr for Birdy. My concern is more with stanky folks in line and not the smell of the restraints. I mean the smell of the restraint will last a max of 4 minutes while waiting in line with a stanky person could be up to 2 hours if the line is that long!!!LOL! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ick I don't get it. I mean after walking around a park all day in hot weather you can't help to be sweaty, but not to take a shower just because is just wrong! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I take a bottle of Bod man and spray on people that stink. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 To quote the Paddlewheel Excursion captain after passing the guy fleeing from the skunk: Let's hear a peeeuuuu!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Don't forget that during these hot, humid days, people perspire a lot and sweating is the body's way of cooling its body temperature. Granted there are some people that do not have the best hygiene, but that would be a very small portion of the guests at the park. But when you have people riding rides with the restraints tightly against their body, there is bound to be some transfer of perspiration due to the large number of guests that ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Sweating isn't the problem. Sweat does not stink. It is the bacteria on your skin reacting to the sweat that stinks. That is why hygiene is brought up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Bringing things up can be the result, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Sweating isn't the problem. Sweat does not stink. It is the bacteria on your skin reacting to the sweat that stinks. That is why hygiene is brought up. wouldnt the bacteria living on the restraints also feed off of the sweat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2fastspin Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Every morning at CP, we would spray all the restraints down with our chemicals, dunno about KI, I would think they do, however I will follow up to see. I will say through the day when it's hot as hell, you can't really get over it when you have some people sitting in those seats ...or the 'seats' on Mantis....ewwwww, just ewwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Yup, they got sprayed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Nothing smells quite as awful as Nighthawk's restraints at Carowinds. Nasty! The park tries to keep them clean, but it's a losing battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 After seeing a lady get strapped into a Maverick restraint that was wet with a viscous bodily fluid, sweat is the least of my concerns. ...or the 'seats' on Mantis....ewwwww, just ewwwww Yup, they got sprayed too About cleaning at Mantis... don't be in line while they're hosing off a protein spill. You may get wet. A group of people were seemingly enjoying the water falling from above last week, until I freaked them out by informing them of the source. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 And don't try to take pictures of clean up efforts on Maverick. I saw a guest who at first refused to stop doing so almost get ejected from the park. He came thaaaat close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 ^ The refusal to stop being the key offense.Anyone ignoring instructions from a ride operator on a ride platform should be ejected, or worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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