Mr Stratosphere Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 What restraint do you think is the Safest and most comfortable. Also what company Manufactures them? Me Personally i really like the restraints that Interactive Rides uses on its Frequent Faller, Insanity, and X-Scream rides. It is a simple 4 locking ratcheting lap bar with a seatbelt. The restraint is bulky around the thighs, and has a bar to hold your legs in place. I was told that these restraints are designed to go upside-down in. I feel Comfortable with these restraints. What do you all think??? These Restraints can be for Roller Coasters and Flat Rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Leap the Dips (Altoona) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ^LMAO. Ted.... Priceless. My fav is the Chance 'Total Cocooning Restraint' aka TCR, which is the Toboggan car itself. There's no way you're ever gonna fall outta that sucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbeal Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Clamshells. Great restraints. Just so cool, and so damn comfy too. I could sit there and fall asleep in a B&M Speed Coaster seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetrial3141592 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 The Intamin T-bar restraints before they retrofitted them with the unnecessary leg thingies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 For me it's definitely the old Intamin T-bar, followed by almost anything B&M Makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman89 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I'm a fan of the B&M speedcoaster seat. That and the smoothness of the coasters combines for a feeling I can only describe as "comfortably numb." My other vote is for the freedom of Phoenix's restraints. There's nothing like the airtime you get while protected by those suckers. -Rocky "Now even more sad Leap the Dips closed early the day he went" Santaferraro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Clamshells. Great restraints. Just so cool, and so damn comfy too. I could sit there and fall asleep in a B&M Speed Coaster seat. I was actually going to mention the clamshell restrains as one of the worst. There's just something about them that didn't sit well with me. I think it was the exposed feeling, and having nothing around me. No seatbelt attached to the bar, nothing to my sides at all. That and the feeling that you're summersaulting over the bar on the hills. I found it felt like I was floating up, and forward over the bar. Even though I knew that my leg would have to break for me to come out, it still didn't feel right. I felt MUCH more comfortable and secure on the Intamin hyper trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 PTC Restraints...the same ones on Phoenix at Knoebels...without the seatbelt. I feel safe on that coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Buzzbars! I like it when restraints don't touch my body! On the flip side, I think that the new Premier Lap Bars are pretty awful, I mean I love the idea, and they're better than getting your head bashed apart, but the weight of them on my stomach makes me sick. I could barely ride Mr. Freeze because it was hurting so bad. Elissa "so for upside down rides I like the Intamin stuff!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 ^Yeah, the Premier ones are fairly heavy, and they don't let me move my feet or legs much. But, they're better than harnesses! I feel most secure in B&M OSTR's. They are fairly comfortable (compared to Arrow/Vekoma) and are very secure. The B&M flying harnesses, while huge, make you feel very secure but most importantly, comfortable, while in flight. Padded, and you can get a good grip. I like the vest on it also. The most comfortable is the buzz bar (of course) or the clamshell. The worst, however, are the lap bars on the American Eagle! No place to grab onto, and you get stapled in really, really tight every time. (There are no real clicks on these PTC ratcheting lap bars. They used to be buzz bars, but were retrofitted.) SFGAm, home of the ratcheting buzz bars, that take ten buzzes to get undone. But the Gerstlauer ones are a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I absolutely hate the Premier Retro-Fit Lap Bar. As a tall person it forces my back off the back of the seat, puts my legs in an uncomfortable position, and completely smashes my "Junk". The "Clamshell" is not the best for me either, because of the gaps between clicks. For me the most secure is probably the Intamin T-Bar, but I will always prefer the PTC "Buzzbar". // Thinking back to a better day when the Beast had a buzzbar and made it halfway up the second lift before falling back on the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Eraser Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I love Vekoma's restraints on their Flyers (Batwing, Xflight, etc). Soft vest and a lap bar. No headbanging! -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 i actually like the restraints on Tower of Terror at Disney MGM Studios (WDW Resort) for the lack of restraints, just a seat belt? Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 For me, its either Intamins T-bar or the OTSRs on a B&M. I feel quite safe in those. The worst restraints are the restraints of any Togo! Kevin"Manhurtin Express and Fujin Rajin need to be more like Surf Coaster"Bujold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbeal Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I was actually going to mention the clamshell restrains as one of the worst. There's just something about them that didn't sit well with me. I think it was the exposed feeling, and having nothing around me. No seatbelt attached to the bar, nothing to my sides at all. That and the feeling that you're summersaulting over the bar on the hills. I found it felt like I was floating up, and forward over the bar. Ah, you see, i've only ridden Silver Star, which doesn't have a massive amount of airtime on the best of days. I'm not the bravest though, and I do like to hold on on most rides. I rode Expedition GeForce the day before, and after the 4th ride, I managed to coax my hands up on the last bunny hop. On Silver Star, arms were up straight away due to the comfort of the restraints! I know what you mean about the exposedness though. Back row of Silver Star was very exposed. Nothing behind either. I was gripping the restraints good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Freak Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Ah, the good ol Intamin T Bar restraints are my favorite. Actually, I like just about anything that has a seat belt to it. So, vekoma and arrow loopers i just dont feel safe in. Mostly because there is no redundant restraint. Same thing with the B&M Hypers. I just didnt feel comfortable without a seatbelt. Finally, I really dont like OSR. On any coaster. I prefer the freedom of free hands. But i want a seatbelt at the very least. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Ack! i just remembered the restraints that are on Phantoms Revenge, I do like them, but they sure are different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 ^^ If you don't feel secure without the seatbelt, you would have had an interesting go at it 20+ years ago. Nothing had them, and if they did it was the only thing. I think that the first coaster I rode with a seatbelt (besides Jack Rabbit) was MagnumXL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemmy Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yeah, clamshells are awesome with freedom. I also like CCI woodie restraints. They're just really comfortable, make a cool clicking sound (if memory serves me up right), and give me a lot of freedom. But my favorite are B&M OTSR's. I can easily put my hands up (but with my height, I don't suggest doing it on some rides), don't get headbanged/neckbanged/shoulderbanged, and it keeps me in. For instance, I love the way that the restraints push in tighter when you go into a fast loop (like one of Dueling Dragons' immelmen). I don't know if that's on every coaster with OTSR's, but I notice it on Beamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I had my harness pop open on me in the middle of the ride once and the only thing that saved me was the seat belt that keeps it from coming all the way up. So as far as safety goes, I feel the safest in anything that has a seat belt on it. My favorites are the old Intamin t-bars with the seat belt and B&M floorless/inverted coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 I had my harness pop open on me in the middle of the ride once and the only thing that saved me was the seat belt that keeps it from coming all the way up. So as far as safety goes, I feel the safest in anything that has a seat belt on it. My favorites are the old Intamin t-bars with the seat belt and B&M floorless/inverted coasters. ^ What ride was that on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzo41190 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I love the feeling of the Togo's stand up restraint like PKA's stand up. You have a feeling of freedom when you go through the highly banked helix and through the trek track.[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 B&M flyer restraints are incredibly comfortable. The rubber padded vest allows for a great deal of movability and comfort, while still making me feel secure. The worst are Vekoma OTSR's on Ninja @ SFOG. They need to learn from B&M and make OTSR's that actually extend up above your neck, so that headbanging won't turn into neckbanging. I like any type of restraint in which I feel comfortable holding my hands up without my head being thrown against the restraint. Loopers with lapbars, such as Mindbender, are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeistdude321 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 B&M Inverts are very comfortable and secure. I also like there clamshell bar because the seats are so damn comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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