diamonbackandbeastlover Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have heard that sometimes when you are there that the ride ops won't take your stuff to the storage bins Flight of Fear has near the exits so I have been avoiding it because I have a bag I always bring but don't wanna loose it on the ride during the inversions. I am sorry if this has been posted but I couldn't find anything just about Flight of Fear. So, what do you do with your stuff when going on Flight of Fear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I don't take stuff in the park that I cannot ride with. Since Knott's doesn't let me wear glasses on its coasters, it's knott a park I go to. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It always amazes me that 3/4 of all people in line has backpacks, especially single people. Wife, daughter and I put our backpack back in the car when we are done with Soak City. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I live in a major metro--DC. Before that I lived in the ATL--Atlanta. I am one of very few people I see going to work NOT carrying a laptop, briefcase, backpack or all three. I don't really understand why people take so much junk everywhere. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I bring a bag because I don't have much trust keeping my phone in my pocket during a ride and if I bring a sweatshirt I'll need a bag for it. But I don't ride friehawk because there's no where to put a bag and fof because you never know if they will let you bring a bag on the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If you have a backpack that you have to take with you on FoF, I recommend setting it upright on the floor of the car and putting your legs through the shoulder straps. That will prevent the bag from being lost during the inversions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You can either ask to have them put the items on the shelf or you can ride with the bag. Riding with the bag is about as safe as putting it on the shelf anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 You can either ask to have them put the items on the shelf or you can ride with the bag. Riding with the bag is about as safe as putting it on the shelf anyways. if you ask them do they have to? Or is it up to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The old announcement said, rather hysterically, " You may leave loose articles with an attendant. But, we are not responsible for them." Them. The loose articles? The attendants? Both? When the lockers appeared, that announcement disappeared. Funny how that works. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Or you could also put the seat belt through one of the straps of the bag/backpack. That's what I do. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Mrs. NC usually has our backpack on FoF. Earlier this season I happened to carry it on. Lack of experience with this situation made me think i could place it between my legs then close restraints. I was wrong, thankfully a quick ride op relieved me of this cargo and the train left with no delay. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparanoia Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I always bring my regular pair of glasses, and leave my old ones in the car just in case they get lost, stolen, or busted. I have an insulated souvenir cup holder that goes around my neck, and I usually wrap the necklace part around my glasses, and hand it to the ride op. If you want a ride op to take your stuff make sure there's liquid in the cup. If they take the cup I'm guessing they'll take the bag too. Just hold them out at the same time. Your odds of losing it are greater in the bin than on the ride though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 There was a time when Cedar Fair quite proudly did not allow riders to take loose articles aboard rides. That time seems to have passed. Perhaps after a rider or two has been kabonked by a backpack, they will revisit this very unwise policy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparanoia Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 way off topic, but I was inches away from being smacked in the face with a flip flop on Diamondback. Not sure if it would've hurt, but it was scary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well considering someone on Maverick was hit in the face with a rubber super bouncy ball and caused a subconjunctival hemorrhage--broken blood vessel, and gave him basically a black eye... I don't know if I want to know what happens with a flip flop... This is why I don't like loose articles on rides, especially cameras, and especially on corkscrew. Doing the math it turns a small point and shoot camera into a cinder block 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 And considering what happened on Dueling Dragons, or at Geauga Lake.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Can't stand that stuff... Now on the subject of flip flops on DB..I'm honestly surprised that those are required to ride DB, the only reasoning I can think is in the event of an evac, hard soled shoes are almost a needed item on those stairs. However rides like raptor, and Gatekeeper, they are not necessary, but yet have the same principles Very confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The terrain on which Diamondback sits is the culprit, I am told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 How does the terrain factor into it? In the case of an evac like at say, the MCBR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If that is where it is. I'm told the terrain was the primary factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The old announcement said, rather hysterically, " You may leave loose articles with an attendant. But, we are not responsible for them." Them. The loose articles? The attendants? Both? When the lockers appeared, that announcement disappeared. Funny how that works. This one? "Please secure all loose articles, loose articles are not permitted. You may hand articles to the attendant, but we are not responsible for them." When was that removed? I thought I heard it last time I was there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I certainly hope it's back. The one for Volcano at "Paramount King Dominion" was even more hysterical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The one in that great accent? I think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Definitely a Carribean accent, and truly wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 On DB I was in the front luckily because some guys hat went flying off, I really wish Cedar Fair had some free lockers for like an hour or something enough to let you ride fof and friehawk and it had your finger print I think universal has them so you didn't have to worry about it at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I always bring my regular pair of glasses, and leave my old ones in the car just in case they get lost, stolen, or busted. I have an insulated souvenir cup holder that goes around my neck, and I usually wrap the necklace part around my glasses, and hand it to the ride op. If you want a ride op to take your stuff make sure there's liquid in the cup. If they take the cup I'm guessing they'll take the bag too. Just hold them out at the same time. Your odds of losing it are greater in the bin than on the ride though. If it can't be safe in a pocket or clipped on with a carabiner, It's not on me. I fully recommend the stylish Bubbles from "Trailer Park Boys" strappy glasses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It always amazes me that 3/4 of all people in line has backpacks, especially single people. Wife, daughter and I put our backpack back in the car when we are done with Soak City. I have my black sling backpack with me 95% of the time I go to the park. I usually carry keys, phone, sunglasses case, drink, snacks, and a sweatshirt and/or long pants (in the late fall) in it. I also ride with this on every ride, except Firehawk, Diamondback, Invertigo, Drop Tower, and Delirium. I don't ride Firehawk often due to the bag policy, I unfortunately take a risk on Diamondback, and there's little chance if it being stolen on those other there rides. Now with the new storage bins I feel a little safer while riding...:/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm not TOO comfortable with the storage bins but it's better. I usualy wear cargo shorts with zippers or buttons and put my keys, phone and wallet in the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I've never known any park employee, past or present, to use the bins. The park gets many, many lost and found reports each operating day. Over the years, I've read many accounts of losses by just the members here. A great many are from the water park, but by no means all. The park itself attempts to disclaim liability for losses from the bins, and posts prominent warnings saying so. Expensive lockers do a brisk business. The price keeps going up and up, indicating high demand. (I remember when they were 25 cents). There's a lesson in there somewhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The lesson... ...people are coming to their senses. Either they buy a locker, or they leave their stuff in the car. But you'll always see people with giant book bags or duffle bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.