has anyone had experience with people they know who was heavy and tried to ride a roller coaster? me and my friends are going to islands of adventures for spring break and one of my friends is overweight...5'5 270 lbs...will she fit in the rides?
2007-02-15 19:06:21 · 22 answers · asked by candystripes345 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
most rides at IOA either will accomodate pretty much anyone or if there is a possible concern, they will have "test seats" outside of the ride so she could try to sit in them and see if she fits. (i know this is definitely the case at the dueling dragons rollercoaster).
i wouldn't worry too much though because she is the same height as me and not too much heavier and i've ridden all the adventure rides at IOA with plenty of extra room. my cousin who is a lot bigger than me ( and probably your friend as well)was able to ride most rides at IOA, so it really shouldn't be too much of a problem.
hope ya'll have loads of fun! i wish i were going back.
2007-02-16 12:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by nc_strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While many ride do have height and weight restrictions due to the sizes of the restraints, your friend should be ok for just about everything at Universal. Dr. Doom's Fearfall is the one ride that I can think of that may be a problem. But on Hulk and Dueling Dragons even if she is to large for the regular seats, there are "big boy" seats located in the middle of the trains that are larger and meant to hold people of larger size. Your friend should be able to fit onto those without any problem.
There are other parks though where that isn't the case, and some roller coasters in other places do have rides that your friend probably wouldn't be able to fit on. Millenium Force at Cedar Point would be an example. But with the park you're going to, you should be fine. Have fun!
2007-02-16 01:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by gburnash 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both of Islands of Adventures two major coasters (Dueling Dragons, and The Incredible Hulk) are Bolliger & Mabillard coasters which seem to allow larger people to ride more often. Every roller coaster (new ones) has sensors that tell the operator whether or not a restraint is closed far enough to be safe (either a red or green light). I'm not sure about your friend though, you should probably call Islands of Adventure directly and ask instead of wasting over an hour in line.
2007-02-16 01:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by coasterman1234 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Girth may be a problem depending on how the ride secures a person in. Too large a girth may prevent the security strap, buckles, or mechanical closures to fully engage. Best to check with the park authority in advance so that the person won't feel embarrassed but can have advance knowledge so as to avoid unsuitable rides. There are some rides my cousin can't go on because the seat is not wide enough. Some rides she could fit in but was very uncomfortable.
2007-02-18 22:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by NANA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have problems. Some of those rides are pretty tight for space, especially if the ride has one of those pull-down over-the shoulders harnesses. Now, that doesn't mean she won't be able to ride the rides; it just might be a little uncomfortable. My sister-in-law is 6 feet tall and weighs about 350 pounds, and she was able to get on almost all the rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain, but many of them were a tight fit...
2007-02-16 06:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Proportions matter more than weight when it comes to fitting on rides. It just depends on how she is built/where she carries most of her weight. If she is larger in her upper body/chest, then she may have problems at IOA. It depends on the ride. The Hulk and Dueling Dragons have over the shoulder restraints where upper body proportions may be in issue, but these coasters may have "big boy" seats in the middle rows. I have not actually been to this park, so I am not sure. Most parks also have test seats at ride entrances so that folks can test to see if they fit or not before waiting in line.
Remember, proportions matter more than weight.
Hope you both have fun on your trip!
2007-02-16 17:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by Aspasia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does matter on some rides, if size matters, there will be a "tester" seat that is in front of the ride, so that your friend can try to sit in it to see if she will fit without being embarrassed. I went with one of my friends, and he didn't fit on some of the rides. You will still have fun, though!
2007-02-17 14:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i remember correctly, rides that have over the shoulder harnesses have a chest restriction of 56 inches (does that sound right?)
but the rides should have a test seat out in front. also don't be embarassed to ask the attendant in front of the ride about restrictions.
2007-02-16 16:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by airie53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it al depnds if the roler coster will let he ron or not. My freind went rock climbing and shes liek 180 lbs But i think yr freind will be able to go on;) have a safe ride
2007-02-16 08:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she fits in movie seats and airplane seats and regular chairs then she will fit into a roller coaster ride.
2007-02-15 19:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by nesmith52 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋