MASH80554077 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I searched and didn't find anything about this so here is the idea. This thread is for discussing roller coaster restraints. What is your favorite, least favorite and why? I personally like all the different manufacturers and types, except arrow OTSR's. They never close all the way to your chest, are mounted too low and always seem to come back to the station looser than you left with them.
YoshiFan Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Favorite - B&M Hyper Clamshell, it really doesn't get in the way or is annoying Worst - Pinfari OTSR's, horrible and uncomfortable http://cache.rcdb.com/pictures/picmax/p17751.jpg
LJGoBlue Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 I hate the OTSR's on Intamin rides such as Maverick and Kingda Ka, on both of those rides I was thrown into the restraint and it doesn't feel pleasant, not the worst I have experienced, but I would think Intamin could do better.
MASH80554077 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Posted July 17, 2009 Those OTSR's never really bothered me, I always felt more free on the intamins than on the B&M;s. I feel like the jerky transitions would bash you around no matter what.
LJGoBlue Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 ^Yes there is a lot more room, and I know there is no other option on Maverick these days, but I don't understand why they need these restraints on rides like KK that don't have any inversions.
MASH80554077 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Posted July 17, 2009 Well I always thought the breaking on KK was a little more comfy than TTD due to the OTSR's. Since I don't really mind the intamin OTSR's KK was great for me, with the more comfy breaking.
spaceace12 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Best, Tig'rr's restraint before this year at Indiana Beach. Worst: KI Arrow looper. Painful.
RctInfinity Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Oh, my gosh. I love this thread. My favorite restraints are the B&M clamshells because they feel like they are only sitting on your lap. My least favorite are...well, I didn't like the restraints on Cobra at La Ronde because it felt lopsided. I've never been on an Intamin hyper, but those lap bars (like on Millenium Force) seem really comfortable.
Vffreak07 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Millennium Flyer restraints are really nice. I also love Xcelerator's, as well as all flyers/laydowns.
MASH80554077 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Posted July 17, 2009 Ugh millenium flyers have no where to comfortably hold onto! they're amazing trains but hand holds for the less confident coaster riders would be an extra bonus.
spaceace12 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 As for wooden coasters... Best: Hoosier Hurricane and Cornball's buzz bar Worst: Kings Island's wooden coasters lap bars.
cooksta77 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Millenium Flyers for me are the best for wooden coasers. As for steel, I like the B&M flyers restraints. Very comfortable.
The Disneylander Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Worst restraints are those straitjackets on Volares, no contest. Best ones are B&M flying coasters. Most ergonomic restraints I have ever seen.
eddie200330 Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 I have only been on the Vekoma flyers, and I did not feel at all comfortable or secure in them, not had the pleasure of a B & M flyer yet. Arrow's aren't that bad if you know when to brace yourself for the sudden transitions. But the best by far are the classic Schwarzkopf single lap bars like sooperdooperLooper and the shuttles!
cal1br3tto Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Favorite: Single position lap bars/buzz bars. They really make a difference! I especially like it when there's no seatbelt. Example: Giant Dipper at SCBB. Now I need to get on some Coaster Classics! (I'm guessing the Giant Dipper failed the Classic requirements because although there are no headrests or seatbelts, there is a seat divider. Is that the reason?) Least favorite: OTSRs on traditional sit-down cars, especially on Arrow coasters. I have a strong preference and habit of putting my hands straight up on every ride, and I've found on Arrows it's either painful (my arm gets caught between the restraint and the side of the car) or entirely impossible.
MASH80554077 Posted July 18, 2009 Author Posted July 18, 2009 Well I guess I will get a little more specific. Looper- B&M gets first with Intamin following Hyper- B&M clamshell Flyer- B&M Overall- Seatbelt on Whizzer @SFGam
ThatFearless Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Diamondback in Kings Island. No questions asked. http://media.cfpl4.cedarfair.com/canadaswonderland/behemoth/images/rendering_train_3d.jpg You get insane airtime on every hill, the second one in particular. With only a lap bar to restrain you and with stadium seating, you have a perfect view of the drops and you feel like you're flying on every one!
Dietcokevan Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 X2's are probably my favorite that I've been on, because there is nothing next to your head. But the best ones are probably the B&M Hyper clamshell, especially on the new stadium style, lots of room, plus the restraints look good for airtime!
ThatFearless Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Hopefully stadium-style seating will catch on, I really enjoy it!
ThatFearless Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 As for wooden coasters... Best: Hoosier Hurricane and Cornball's buzz bar Worst: Kings Island's wooden coasters lap bars. The Racers at King's Island really shake me. It is 35 years old though and supposedly brought back the second era of coasters, but I digress. I don't mind the handlebars on the Beast, but that's just me.
Solid Gold Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Best: Every Lapbar Ever. This Includes but is not limited to: Buzz Bars The Premier Spaghetti Bowl Saviors Big Fun Intamin Coasters Schwarzkopf Loopers Millflyers And the best, most open, most capacity efficient restraints ever: B&M Hypers Worst: Several choices here, but I'll give a nod to the restraints on the Fly-O-Plane at Lake Winnie. After your door locks, you have nothing but this really really tight and skinny seatbelt that digs into your hips the whole time you're upside down. Super super painful fun.
TheHulk Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 My favorite are the lap bars you see on mega coasters such as Behemoth or Nitro. Least favorite are the OTSR's on Flight deck at Canada's wonderland...or any vekoma really.
WFChris Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 My least favorite are those terrible OTSR's on Revolution at SFMM. My favorite are the adjustable restraints on X2. They are always a perfect fit and I feel very secure in them. I also like that they feel like you are putting a backpack on LoL. Chris.
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