[Xtatic]

Found this video of two amusement park ride enthusiasts gave a firsthand look at what it’s like being on the ride, from how the riders are secured, the forward tilt just before the drop, and the free fall ride down.

[Hazel2512]

Originally Posted by Loopville ↗

Same thing happened to me at Alton Towers. In the 90s too. I hadn't been in such a ride since I was a kid. Had no idea what was what.

But looking at my belt thingie, I thought, surely that isn't right. So just as they were about to send us up, i called out, feeling a bit silly, to the attendant.

Should this be like this.

He neither confirmed nor assured. Reached over and I hear a clunk and felt the tension across my lap.

Then seconds later, we were up, and my mind wasn't taking in the ride at first. Was I really minutes away from falling out???

I never made a fuss. I hadn't heard of accidents on rides back then. This was pre internet.

Now every time there's an amusement park incident, I increasingly accept that the attendants were negligent. And my hypervigilance averted ...

The only two times I’ve been to a theme park, Blackpool and Alton towers, an accident happened both times I was there. I will never see foot in a theme park again.

[gimlet]

Originally Posted by Xtatic ↗

Found this video of two amusement park ride enthusiasts gave a firsthand look at what it’s like being on the ride, from how the riders are secured, the forward tilt just before the drop, and the free fall ride down.

Thanks for that video. I thought I would try the ride if I was ever in the area. After this vid, I won't be riding it - too spooky and I am afraid of heights like going on my roof.

[gauldicus]

Originally Posted by Hazel2512 ↗

The only two times I’ve been to a theme park, Blackpool and Alton towers, an accident happened both times I was there. I will never see foot in a theme park again.

the smiler??

[Kinky_John]

Originally Posted by Hazel2512 ↗

The only two times I’ve been to a theme park, Blackpool and Alton towers, an accident happened both times I was there. I will never see foot in a theme park again.

I live close the Blackpool pleasure beach, there's was a crash with The Big One a few years ago one car was coming back in and smashed into the back of the ones waiting to go out. First time I went on The Big One it stopped halfway up the climb, it didn't bother me though. Alton Towers had that big fuck up a few years ago people lost limbs and lots of injuries. If it didn't require selling a kidney I'd definitely go to the pleasure beach more often I love theme parks.

[BBKF]

According to the operating manual of the ride…it maxes out at 285lbs. The child was over 300lbs. However, having said that, imagine the way some people would treat a “ride operator” asking them how much they weighed.
I own a gab group made up of 99% women and I guarantee you they would pitch a fit if asked about their weight. Vanity vs safety.
Perhaps the ride operator was intimidated. Big payout to family though and very sad all around.

[jackson]

Evil

[jackson]

Originally Posted by jackson ↗

Evil Azz Ride

[lisalush]

Man I rode this in February and I'm 5'9" 310and all my dumb ass was thinking was if they let me squeeze on it, then I'm good right??? This is some crazy shit......

[monkuar]

Originally Posted by Tyrantus ↗

The park says the ride holds 30 riders. The ride rotates around the gigantic tower as it rises to the top. Once riders reach the top, the ride tilts forward 30 degrees and faces the ground for a "brief moment before free falling nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching over 75 mph."*

This ride is not equipped with seat belts.

No seatbelts, WTF?