I want to go on the amusement park rides in KY or Indiana but I weigh about 250 lbs. Will I be able to ride or will I be descriminated against or made to feel horrible about myself. I plan to go tomorrow so please answer ASAP.
2006-07-17 15:54:48 · 22 answers · asked by bishopsharon2000 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
Hi "Bishop Sharon",
You need to realize the rule is there for safety reasons. Some rides may not have been designed for people as large as you.
Call the park and ask which rides have weight restrictions and what the limit is. Then you will know which rides to avoid so you will not be embarrassed.
Here is a website on amusement park safety:
http://www.expertsafety.com/consumer.htm
It says, "pay close attention to all posted signs. If you have difficulty sitting in any seat properly then do not ride that ride and/or device. "
I hope you are striving to improve your health.
Good Luck!
2006-07-17 15:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The weight is not the issue. It's your size, if you are big around the waist, stomach, or thighs then you may have a problem. Most amusment parks have a replica seat at the entrance so you can try it out first and strap the seatbelt on.
I myself am 265 pounds and I have only not been able to ride 2 rides in all the parks I've been to. That was just recently at Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio. The Dragster and the Millenium Force, they both have a shorter seatbelt than most rides. There were several people getting turned away that didn't seem that big.
I was discouraged, especially since I went skydiving. How can they let me go skydiving but not ride a damn roller coaster because the "last resort strap" is 4 inches too short.
I say go anyway, regardless of your size. There are pleanty of rides and roller coasters that us bigger guys can ride. Besides, like I said, there have been only 2 that I couldn't ride. (2 of the tallest and fastest in the world) I would say 95% chance you will be able to ride anything in the park.
2006-07-17 16:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by jugglaman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all do you weigh 225 lbs or 250 lbs.......25 lbs is a big difference.
If you cannot fit inside the rides and get the safety equipment done up around you, then you will NOT be able to go on the rides.
Why don't you change your eating habits NOW and start going for 30 minute walks three times a week and by next summer you'll be able to go and have a blast and not have anything to worry about!!!
2006-07-17 15:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well is it 225 or 250? I've seen some bigger folks on those rides. Usually its a matter of whether you can fit into the seat. The weight limits are pretty high. Check the website of the amusement park for exact info, but if you're not more than that you should be fine.
2006-07-17 15:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by MackMama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 19:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by dimicco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine as long as you can fit in the seat with the safety bar over you.
Imagine two people in a seat, and they each weigh 150 Lbs (a normal weight). That'd total to 300 lbs. So if all else fails, you could ride by yourself and still be perfectly safe (Once again, safety bar)
2006-07-17 15:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by ymingy@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cedar Point's weight/"size" limit on rides is about 225 pounds, any higher than that and the restraint will be unable to lock into place and subsequently you will be unable to ride. All manufacturers have different limits so try the test seat outside of the ride to make sure you will be able to ride.
2006-07-18 08:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by coasterman1234 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am around that weight and went on Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City (thought I was gonna die by that is besides the point). As long as you can fit in the seat and have the safety bar down and you are comforable than you'll be fine. Kind of scope out the other people in front of you and see how they do. Good Luck and have fun.
2006-07-17 16:05:11 · answer #8 · answered by RussellMania 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not being discriminated against. It's not the ride companies fault you're bigger than the ride is designed to accomodate.
Generally speaking, if you can fit inside the safety harness, they'll let you ride, I've yet to see an amusement park with scales by the rides.
2006-07-17 15:59:31 · answer #9 · answered by strangeduck82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. You gained 25 pounds between the first sentence and the second one. How much do you really weigh? If you live anywhere near the park, phone and find out if there is a weight limit. The word is 'discriminated' by the way.
2006-07-17 15:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋