ElBlufer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 While I am on a roller coaster, I usually put my phone in the pocket of one of my good friends, as he usually has a zipper/Velcro pocket. However, I do not want to do this anymore. What can I do, beside putting the cell phone aside or in a locker, to keep my cell phone safe? I am skeptical of putting my cell phone aside because I once had one stolen while in my dark souvenir cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I usually put it in a zipper/velcro pocket and it stays there throughout the whole ride. I don't think it can get any safer than that or just not bringing your cell phone to the park. Also, if there is a person in your group who doesn't want to go on the ride, you can always leave it with them. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBlufer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I see that a velcro/zipper pocket is best, but I do not have pants that use a ziper pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I just stick it in my regular pants pocket. I haven't lost any of my cell phone yet. Zippered pockets, buttoned pockets, or just hold it in place while on the ride so you know it won't come out. Also try using the wrist strap and tie it onto your belt or something. NOTE: I said I haven't lost any of MY cell phones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I don't know if they still sell them but I got some cargo shorts at Target that have a zippered pocket. The pocket was big enough to hold my cell phone, wallet and keys and they were really cheap too, I think $12. I don't trust velcro as I heard people have lost their phones on coasters while even in a velcro pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I usually put it in a zipper/velcro pocket and it stays there throughout the whole ride. I don't think it can get any safer than that or just not bringing your cell phone to the park. There are several things you can do to be safter - place it in a locker, place it in a bag in your pocket, place it on the unloading side of the station... I know I went out the other day and bought a small bag capable of fitting my camera and phone after a few close calls (Thudnerhead, Viper) and I was getting tired of holding it in my hand or tightly in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Man-Purse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I try to leave my cell phone in my car. I usually don't like carrying it around while in the park as I'm not addicted to it. No reason to talk to friends while I'm at the park. If I really need to have the phone while I'm in the park (someone is meeting me at the park) then I put in my sunglass case that I clip on to my belt or belt loop. My cell phone did slide out of pocket on Superman Krypton Coaster but lucklily it slide into my seat under my butt and not out of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 ^ Exactly. I was just getting ready to post "How bout your car!". Remember folks. We used to do just fine without the stupid things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I always leave my phone in the car, just one less thing to worry about, especially on SFNE's collection of insane inverting flat rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Man-Purse My man-purse brings all the boys to the yard. Oh, wait... - Joe, and I'm pregnant too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I keep my cellphone, wallet, keys, and camera in my pockets if I'm wearing cargo pants/shorts. If I'm not wearing cargo pants/shorts I will leave my stuff in the station. I'm trying to find a way to avoid leaving my stuff in the station during the UK Trip since I don't won't to be stuck wearing cargo pants/shorts everyday of the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadmos Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Remember folks. We used to do just fine without the stupid things. I still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I actually just got back from the store for this reason. I got a decent camera bag for my new camera and I made sure it had a pocket for my cell phone. I'm a cargo pocket monkey, but I even tend to be a little uneasy with it in a pocket, even it is shut. I got tired of holding the thing with my hand because it took away from the ride experience for me, so I started unloading my pockets and placing everything into my hat to put on the unloading side of the station (I'm a hat monkey too - if I can wear one I will). I've grown tired of all of that too, so I just got the bag that I will put on the unloading side with all of my stuff. I tend to be fairly trusting of people and kind of give the ride ops a little credit. I usually put my stuff in obscure places anyway, like tucked in the lowest corner possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 My wallet, phone and scanner go in my shorts/pants pockets. Camera and related things go in my shoulder strap carry bag, which rides everything with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 If I'm not wearing a pair of shorts or pants with a zippered cargo pocket, I now make sure the cell phone cannot fall out otherwise (after an error a few years ago with someone else's phone). Another option is a beltpack, leaving it in the station, or physically holding it in your pocket thru out the ride to make sure it doesn't fall out. Then again, my cell phone costs $600, so I don't want to lose it! I do like having it on me though, to keep in contact with home and the people I may be meeting up with periodically throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 ^ That's a good point. I tend to like to meet up with people, so it is good to have contact with them throughout the day or to see where they are or whatever. I don't wear a watch either, so the phone acts as my time keeper, so it is kind of essential to have it on me. When I'm at school, I need to have it on me too incase my mother trys to call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Fanny Pack! No. I usually keep mine in a cargo pocket, if I don't have pockets, I usually just hold on to it! (dumb, I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallish Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No roller coaster is intesnse enough to take it out of your pocket. not even X. Of course, taking it on some flat rides might me risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yeah well I no not to put my phone in my swimming suit pocket ever again because I lost it on the log flume last year. It just slid out when we went up the lift I think because I remeber having it in line and then getting off the ride I check my pocket and its gone haha. The funny thing is my group I was with was more worried about my phone then I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtherBOnACoaster Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I usually just leave my phone in the car, but if its some where like Belmont Park or any place with no rides that go upside down, I'll take it with me. Only if it would fit in my camera bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue0ctane Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No roller coaster is intesnse enough to take it out of your pocket. not even X. Of course, taking it on some flat rides might me risky. I lost a glasses case on Mummy. Anything's possible, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchamero Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I use a fanny pack.... is not the most fashionable option.... but it works... for cell phone, wallet, keys, etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBlufer Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Well, I have thought of a new idea, and I wonder if anyone has ever tried it. I'm planning on putting in velcro and creating a large enclosed pocket in my jean pocket for my cell phone. Of course, I will take this off once I leave the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahTheBoa Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I just keep my phone and wallet and stuff in velcro/zipper pockets and I haven't lost anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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