haiderodes Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I was browsing some pictures of Cedar Point's new S&S Screamin' Swing when I noticed that they have added something similar to a seatbelt to the inside "side" of the restaint. The connection is made via a carabiner that clips to a metal loop between each pair of seats. I'm assuming this was an aftermarket addition by CP. When I was at Knott's they didnt have anything like that on their swing. Is this just a no/no go measure? That strap of fabric doesnt look like its gonna hold anyone in. I thought that these rides had a sensor for each harness if it was down far enough in addition to locking in two places. So does anyone else think this is just overkill like the seatbelts on their corkscrew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Dorneys swings have them as well. The one at Thorpe and Compounce dont have them.. So its just a "Cedar Fair is belt crazy" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I don't know if it was an S&S thing or purely a Cedar Point thing, but they've been there since the ride opened so it's not a recent addition. EDIT: Canobie beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tngdiablo Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I love how they probably aren't even strong enough to withstand the pressure exerted on it, if it were to actually be needed. They just put electrical tape over the rating of the clip. I feel safe enough with the standard S&S restraint, the carabiner just adds to the complexity and is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I can also confirm that they are on Dorney's and I could have sworn they are on Knott's. Cedar Point - The Greatest Collection of Belts in the World! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaboy11 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Dorneys swings have them as well.The one at Thorpe and Compounce dont have them.. So its just a "Cedar Fair is belt crazy" thing. Sounds about right. I mean, I would want to keep my near perfect Saftey record. Minus the TTD cable snap. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyBugle_JL Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I remember those gay caribiners. I think there a waste of time. IM pretty sure your gonna fall out of your seat if the harness fails biner or no biner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbfbest Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Knotts dosn't have anything like that on theres, but theres if the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 The fact that Corkscrew had belts added last year should give you a better idea of why the carabiners are on Skyhawk... pointless additions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Like I mentioned before Knotts does not have these on their ride. I'm not sure how CP operates thier swing, but at Knott's they do not want you to lower the harness. The operator must do it hence the constant rechecking of seats due to people not listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Like I mentioned before Knotts does not have these on their ride. I'm not sure how CP operates thier swing, but at Knott's they do not want you to lower the harness. The operator must do it hence the constant rechecking of seats due to people not listening. Same at CP. Though I don't think they recheck it, they ask you to raise your hands until a ride op comes around to "safely lock the restraints". Seeing as how most of the people know how to use a restraint ("OMG! You push DOWN!" ), a lot of them are already locked in, and the ride ops check it anyway. (They don't recheck it, however.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tngdiablo Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 ^ Well, the thing with the restraints on these rides is that you don't just pull down on the restraint like you would on a roller coaster. You pull it closed and then it actually needs to be pushed further in, towards your pelvis. That's why they have the ride ops do the restraint for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I suppose some people wouldn't get it... but, like I said, the ride ops come around, and even if you've already done it, they just make sure you did it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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