DBru Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I'm not sure if there is a technical name for them, but what I'm referring to is the rounded lump on the bottom of OTSRs that digs into and absolutely destroys your crotch on many of today's thrill rides. These can be found on the S&S launch towers, HUSS Giant flat rides, and the older Intamin OTSR's. They are the cause of much pain on these rides, and I really can't imagine why manufacturers incorporate them into the design of their restraints. I would understand if there was nothing to keep you from slipping out the bottom of your restraint, but in most cases, there is already a lump attached to the seat sticking up to prevent this from happening. So I guess what I'm asking is, why do these things even exist? Am I the only person who finds them to be such a(n uncomfortable) problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hmmm...These are also found on B&M stand ups. I really hate them. I think it is also on rip tide at Valleyfair. I know it hurts on some rides. Not sure if the manufacteres really think about this. I think they think it is ok of how they design their restrains and suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 They are there to prevent smaller people from slipping out of the OTSRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've never had a problem with them. They only kill your crotch if you are stapling yourself into the ride, or the ride attendants want to be jerks and make sure you're in there as tight as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Acrophobia....Worst ride ever No way a man designed that ride....... JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdstrom Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't understand what is the deal. I am male myself and I never had any problem with this thing. Lift yourself over it, don't aim your manhood toward it. I don't get how stapling yourself affects anyone's manhood. They're simply there to prevent anyone from slipping under the OTSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximo37 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't know... "Looping Starship" at Six Flags Great Adventure (and other similar looping boat rides) have complete crotch crushing restraints... but, I guess its better than falling out, no?!... Actually, I haven't ridden one of those in 15+ years, so I'm only talking from my very past experience... I do remember them to be tight in that area though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Who has ridden an Intamin Half Pipe before? Those are the absolute worst! I worked on one all this last summer and even the general public guys knew how uncomfortable and painful they can be with the right amount of worse. I don't know why they design them that way, so good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Acrophobia....Worst ride ever No way a man designed that ride....... JEFF Have you been on it since they installed the more "butt hugging seats?" I've found the new seats to be a LOT more comfortable on the junk. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 The only time I've ever had a problem with them was one time on Mantis. I'm in between clicks for the height adjustment for the seats and I accidentally moved in such a way leaving the station that it went up to the next nearest click instead of down which is much preferred. That ride was quite uncomfortable to say the least lol. I know if you sit forward in the seat a little bit on the Intamin impulses the sudden transition into the spikes can get you, but you really shouldn't be sitting with your butt forward, so that's not really a true problem lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't understand what is the deal. I am male myself and I never had any problem with this thing. Lift yourself over it, don't aim your manhood toward it. I don't get how stapling yourself affects anyone's manhood. They're simply there to prevent anyone from slipping under the OTSR. Have you ever ridden a HUSS Giant flat? I've never intentionally stapled myself into any ride, but those restraints automatically tighten when the cycle starts, and it's impossible to keep from getting crushed unless you push against the restraint for the entire ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've never had a crotch problem on any ride with the exception of stand-up coaster bicycle seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJS1981 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't know... "Looping Starship" at Six Flags Great Adventure (and other similar looping boat rides) have complete crotch crushing restraints... but, I guess its better than falling out, no?!... Actually, I haven't ridden one of those in 15+ years, so I'm only talking from my very past experience... I do remember them to be tight in that area though!! The one that was in SFOG had a crotch crusher...... when they'd lower the lap restraint, it would put a lot of pressure there and release just a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've only had 1 crotch crusher in my life. That was Pheonix at BGA. (the looping pirate ship.) The lap bar comes down automatically till' a certain point, it hurt pretty bad. But I went on it again another time about 6 months ago, and I guess since I got taller it didn't effect me much? I don't know. It was wierd, hard to explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-RadG Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I haven't had a problem with any rides except for HUSS rides. The Crypt may be fun and all... but DAMN it hurts. Shockwave is actually really comfortable for me... the bicycle seat isn't that bad. And on Berserker the lapbar hurts like crazy... because there's only one setting, and that's what the ride wants it to be not what you want it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrX8991 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I don't understand what is the deal. I am male myself and I never had any problem with this thing. Lift yourself over it, don't aim your manhood toward it. I don't get how stapling yourself affects anyone's manhood. They're simply there to prevent anyone from slipping under the OTSR. Agreed. Granted, the only "crotch busters" I've been on are Iron Wolf and Mantis, I never even came close to feeling any pain down there. My head, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I haven't had a problem with any rides except for HUSS rides. The Crypt may be fun and all... but DAMN it hurts. Shockwave is actually really comfortable for me... the bicycle seat isn't that bad. And on Berserker the lapbar hurts like crazy... because there's only one setting, and that's what the ride wants it to be not what you want it to be. You're only 14..give it a couple more years. Shockwave (KD) absolutely destroys not only my manhood but my knees as well. After my last ride, I thought I'd need a wheelchair to get me to the parking lot. I couldn't walk very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The only problems I've had with the crotch busters are that when I'm either getting up or sitting down but not all the way back, and end up sitting on that lump before sliding back into the seat. The busters I really watch out for are the ones found on Chance Revolutions/KMG Fireball/Afterburner rides...those have a mad height...and would be rather painful if you slipped and sat on it..or caught yourself on it. Let's not talk about B&M standup 'bike seats.' My height and the height adjuster aren't a perfect match. 1 click too low, my shoulders are crunched, and 1 click too high, the jewels are squished. Top it off with no mid click. So I opt for the shoulder crush as it's bearable. I do think that they're meant to keep you from slipping through the restraints. The restraint lump only goes down so far, and the seat lump only goes up so far, making it fail safe as far as slippage goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have ridden the floorless top spins as well as a ton of spin and spew rides and I never have a problem...guess my "junk" is too big to have a lasting effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelegendarymatthew Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The only coaster that has given me any sort of "ball crush" feel has to be Mantis. BradG also stated what I wanted to say as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^^Nice, it only took two pages for this thread to go that direction. I thought it would be at least 4!!! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 No problems with any ride "junkwise." Make your own conclusions... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The worst I have experienced are Zamperla Disk'O Coaster, Intamin Half Pipe and HUSS Booster. They're all nutcrackers, but other than that great rides. I've never felt floorless rides that I've ridden to be uncomfortable. The rides are Intamin drop tower, KMG Tango and Intamin inverted coaster (Tornado). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Velocity can hurt if your stapled in well. Other than that, I've had limited issues really. ---- And another thing: Sponsor anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 This ride was just pure pain on the crotch. I don't get how its so popular at fairs. Worst flat ride I have ever ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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