FaithPlus1 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm amazed at hearing there's seat belts on D-back. I don't mind having to wear them (since people say they don't botch the airtime), but I am worried about the fact they'll slow down operations and sorta drop the possible capacity-per-hour. Hasn't this already been said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 ^Now that I've read the last few pages, I realize my input was clearly the least helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseaker92 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 On opening day I saw a women refilling a yellow Six Flags cup at KI... and the employees didn't even seem to notice/care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 ^Now that I've read the last few pages, I realize my input was clearly the least helpful. There is not a problem with just expressing your opinion and concerns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012jarrett Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm trying to get a group of friends together to go to Kings Island this Friday. If anybody else plans to be there, I wouldn't mind meeting up. I'll only be there from opening until like 2-3 but I'll probably be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Wow. I hope they really are retractable. I hate buckles that have a piece of belt on each side. It makes it much harder to sit down without sitting on a buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraRollGuy Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^Less airtime ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^Not accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Wow. I hope they really are retractable. I hate buckles that have a piece of belt on each side. It makes it much harder to sit down without sitting on a buckle. How about you actually look before you sit down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Wow. I hope they really are retractable. I hate buckles that have a piece of belt on each side. It makes it much harder to sit down without sitting on a buckle. How about you actually look before you sit down? Too easy....this is America remember A.J. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^Not accurate. Thank you. Seatbelts will not effect how the ride performs, at all. Diamondback will still provide the same amount of zero/negative Gs, it is still 5282' long, and 80 mph fast. The only thing that is going to effect "air time" is: the weight of the vehicle, how parabolic the hill is, acceleration of the train, and the position of the rider. Apparently, all that has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 ^Yes, but the amount of room your body has to travel before it hits something (seatbelt vs. clamshell) has been reduced, as the retractable seatbelts will fit to your lap. That being said, it's really not going to make THAT big of a difference in overall experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow. I hope they really are retractable. I hate buckles that have a piece of belt on each side. It makes it much harder to sit down without sitting on a buckle. That latch looks like it came from a 95 Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahman12345 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 have they had the seat belts all this season i dont remember it opening weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 No... They just added them the second weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahman12345 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 does it affect the air time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 does it affect the air time ? Did you not see the discussion above your post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That latch looks like it came from a 95 Buick. They do look very...retro. Not in a good way. You can tell they aren't meant to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow. I hope they really are retractable. I hate buckles that have a piece of belt on each side. It makes it much harder to sit down without sitting on a buckle. How about you actually look before you sit down? Yes, I believe that sitting on the buckle would defeat the purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I still don't see why they needed to do this. These rides are perfectly safe. I don't think any B&M has ever ejected anybody. The fact that they have to put in belts to appease the GP is completely and utterly moronic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I feel so bad for the first park (KI, Carowinds, or CW) to throw an enthusiast event with a Q&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aCoasterStory Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I feel so bad for the first park (KI, Carowinds, or CW) to throw an enthusiast event with a Q&A. Wouldn't surprise me if this played into their decision to wait until after Banshee Media Day/Opening Weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster19 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 ^ I agree with that. I bet they avoided it just so they don't have 5000 people asking the same thing. I feel for the ride ops. Being trained without then and then having them. Not for the fact they have more to do but the guest that are complaining about this change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 How do you not sit on the buckle? There is a piece of buckle on each side. They don't just magically remove themselves when you sit down, and I can't move them out of my way. Idk, I'm sounding dumb. It might be easier to buckle since it is an open air seat, but I always have problems with wooden coaster buckles. You have to hold up both buckles before you can sit down, without sitting on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 How do you not sit on the buckle? There is a piece of buckle on each side. They don't just magically remove themselves when you sit down, and I can't move them out of my way. Idk, I'm sounding dumb. It might be easier to buckle since it is an open air seat, but I always have problems with wooden coaster buckles. You have to hold up both buckles before you can sit down, without sitting on one. I'm quoting this post so I can have it forever and ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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