CoasterOhio Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I think at this point, it's finally time to lock this thread. As seatbelts are true on Diamondback now. And no more real discussion is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Welcome to KIC. Yep, that was in a bunch of the posts above yours. Take a spell to read a bit. And again, welcome. Oh sorry, they didn't show up until now (the seatbelt posts). The last post was by you on April 21st at 7:12. Sorry I didn't say this earlier, but thanks sonofbeast2.0 and Terpy for the warm welcome to KIC. I had similar issue yesterday, stuff didn't update until later, and I made a post and then it updated. Which my post contained info like your. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Anyone out there, how do I start a new forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Do you mean a new topic? Just look at the buttons and select new topic. If you truly mean new forum HERE, you can't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Do you mean a new topic? Just look at the buttons and select new topic. If you truly mean new forum HERE, you can't. I do mean a new topic, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I had a thought the other day. Since the seat belts seemed to be a Cedar Fair decision, if B&M recommended that the park run the ride without seat belts under Ohio law the park would have to run the ride without them, right? It probably wouldn't happen and probably wouldn't matter to B&M, but I still thought it was interesting. I do think though if I were B&M, I would be a little perturbed at CF's lack of trust. It's hard to not make B&M look bad in changing their restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm sure B&M was contacted about how to attach seat belts to the train. I doubt a Joe from maintenance went out there with a drill bit and a bolt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Why would B&M advocate AGAINST a safety measure? ANSWER: They wouldn't. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Don't you think that the ride would be no less safe and B&M would look better?EDIT: I had said that you really were only advocating against something that was unnecessary. Terp responded to that in the next post. Edited August 11, 2014 by KI Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Tell the trial lawyers. Litigation prevention. NO ride company is going to expose itself to unnecessary litigation. EDIT: You had said the seat belts are unnecessary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I see, I see. Once you recommend something removed YOU become responsible. You have to admit though that changing restraints will only give people the idea that the ride was unsafe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The law does not allow the introduction into evidence of adoption of safety measures as being evidence of an unsafe condition before. Terp, who is not engaged in the private practice of law in Ohio, the District of Columbia, any United State or any foreign country. There is no legal advice meant for a particular client contained here. Contact a competent attorney in your jurisdiction if you have, or think you may have, a legal problem. This is a disclaimer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Or more likely the opposite. People saw it without seat belts, hear about rides safety features failing, then wonder why doesnt DB have them? I can almost guarantee that the people who thought it was unsafe before and feel comfortable now greatly outnumber the people who see it with seat belts and then think it was unsafe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I see your point and I'm probably overestimating the reaction. However, it would be appropriate to take note of Flight Deck's and Back Lot's belt removal a couple years back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Different rides different ownership different target markets..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 But Cedar Fair added the FD and BLSC belts themselves. I'm not going to argue. All I'm saying is that the belts may or may not always be there. It's happened before. It's up to Cedar Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 No argument. The target market was thrill seekers and at the time CF wanted to attract that market. Now the target has changed. Best day ever, safety, fun, etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 aka Mr. Dick Kinzel has left the building. Bart, too. Whither Tim Boals.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thought it was kinda interesting that Diamondback was only running 2 trains on Sunday. How many are they running with this week? If it's still only running 2 I have to wonder about something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Three today. And not stacking, they were people-eating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Okay then that proves my thoughts wrong. I'm guessing the Red Train was having some issues on Sunday and they took it off then. I was thinking maybe because of the all of the stacking issues they decided to just run it with two trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjwood06 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I want to pose a question on this topic and see what others think. Could adding seat belts on Diamondback have possibly lowered the insurance policy that they carry on the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 As far as I am aware, Cedar Fair is self-insured. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Three today. And not stacking, they were people-eating. Just wanted to comment on this. The crew working on Tuesday was the same crew that I commented on a few weeks ago about how quickly they move people through the line. It's the only Diamondback crew I've seen this year that's run the ride that well. It's the only ride crew that's made me want to go to Guest Relations and fill out a positive comment card for. They are magnificent. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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