Rich Bacon
Roller Poster
Now I like the actual shape of B&M seats, but I can't stand the OTSRs. Theyre far too bulky, and make putting your hands up a really difficult task without whacking your neighbour. Maybe its just the closeness of the seats rather than the restraints, but I can't say Im a fan.
wolverinechris
Mega Poster
-lofty- said:From what I have ridden I would say that I find...
B&M Flyers very comfortable (thats the only good thing about ASir)
and...
Accelerators, Baco was so fucing comfortable it was unbeleivable
I dunno...I love Baco (it's either 3 or 4 on my list), and I definitely prefer those restraints over a lot of other kinds, but I don't think I would go that far
.Now, for mine:
Obviously, Millennium Flyers. And Vekoma's imitation (or is that backwards?).
SCHWARZKOPF!
And now, for ones actually on the list:
Very good:
Giga Coaster
Mega Coaster
B&M Flyer
Vekoma laydown/flyer
and the one that might get me in trouble: Togo standups
.The older intamin otsrs (like on Colossus) work ok for me too.
Bad:
B&M standups.
The stupid new intamin OTSRs on maverick etc. (that type works on baco only because of the smaller amount of horizontal force).
Vekoma anything else
.wolverinechris
Mega Poster
^ Yea, I experienced some pretty bad neck-bashing, which I've come to learn is pretty uncommon but not unheard of in other people. It kinda sucks because it makes what I know is a great ride worse, but I guess no restraint can fit everyone.
Snoo
The Legend
^I've heard both extremes.. from massively rough to butter smooth in terms of neck-banging.
As you said.. it all depends on the person. I've found that if your a bit taller, your head tends to bang a bit less.. and vice versa.
It also helps if you know the layout or, in my case, have stronger arms. I usually keep my hands up the whole way, and hardly ever experience head banging. But, on the other hand, I've had some nasty bruises on my biceps from the restraints.
As you said.. it all depends on the person. I've found that if your a bit taller, your head tends to bang a bit less.. and vice versa.
It also helps if you know the layout or, in my case, have stronger arms. I usually keep my hands up the whole way, and hardly ever experience head banging. But, on the other hand, I've had some nasty bruises on my biceps from the restraints.
robbeal
Hyper Poster
For comfortable seats and restraints, you just can't beat the B&M speed coaster trains. I adore those seats, and contrary to a lot of people, the rides as well. Its just very snug, and despite the size of the lapbar, it just fits well, and its comfortable to hold, almost to the point that you feel like you should be holding on rather than waving your arms about.
Mackem Lad
Mega Poster
I found Oblivion's seats very comfortable, I really appreciate the shape of them. I like the way they are tilted slightly back which is quite easy on the back; where other coaster cars seem to fail. Unfortunately, I think the restraints are a bit on the bulky side and aren't exactly made from the most forgiving material either. So I think it is safe to say the B&M OTSR's need a little bit of work but good nevertheless.
On the note of B&M Flyers', they are of a good design but the body strain usually takes its toll after awhile.
On the note of B&M Flyers', they are of a good design but the body strain usually takes its toll after awhile.
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
I thought they were slightly uncomfortable. The discomfort I noticed the most in my first few rides was the amount of pain that it caused my ears and neck. Like, it didn't have nearly as much jerking and stuff as I thought, in fact, it was minimal, but when it did, hit my ears and caused me to be stabbed by my earrings. I know they say take your earrings out, but when you have seven or eight of them, and some of them you can't take out because the hole will close, then no, I'm not taking them out.
I also noticed that no matter how much slack I have leaving the station, as soon as you exit the first drop, the restraint like slams down (got a bruise on my thighs twice from that).
However, with that said, I don't think Maverick is an uncomfortable or painful ride in general.
Same, which is why I love when the Brits say "haha Maverick barrel roll spiteeeeee". It's not spite, it's a good thing that they took it out. Spares us some pain, eh?
The Stengel Dives on Maverick are actually phenominal, especially the second, I totally agree with you there UC. In fact, one of my favourite elements ever would have to be that.
Screaming Coasters
Strata Poster
I don't think B&M Flyers have very comfy restraints.
Theyr ok when you are moving but when you are stationary faced down, they put pressure on your chest as its the only part of your body fully holding you in.
I find new-age Vekoma loopers comfy. Rock n Roller Coaster at DLP if very nice to sit in what with the padded headrests and the soft restraint. The restraint itself isn't too bulky either.
Theyr ok when you are moving but when you are stationary faced down, they put pressure on your chest as its the only part of your body fully holding you in.
I find new-age Vekoma loopers comfy. Rock n Roller Coaster at DLP if very nice to sit in what with the padded headrests and the soft restraint. The restraint itself isn't too bulky either.
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Well like I said, it's not even bad. I expect I probably get as much ear banging or whatever as much as you guys get neck cutting. I dunno though, but like I said it's not enough to ruin the ride for me. I'll deal with a stinging ear for five or so minutes for that kick-arse ride!
Believe it or not, yeah. Probably not the first few holes because I got those done professionally, the the three holes I did by myself would probably close, because when you first get your ears pierced you get a thicker earring that makes your ears not close, but I never had that for a lot of mine, so they close like the instant I take them out, unless I quickly change them.
Actually, Corkscrew seemed to be running better than any of my rides on it ever at Halloweekends. Minimal headbanging. I was quite proud of it indeed!
Much better than I remembered. I agree I was a bit upset when they took the barrel roll out, but when you're on the ride and you see videos, you can tell that the train is going way too fast to take on an inversion like that while keeping the riders comfortable.
All this discussion about Maverick is putting me in an off season depression already
. Haha not really but, it's such a great ride and I don't want to have to wait to ride it again.
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Anonymous
Guest
Basically, every B&M seating system is comfortable, that is except those found on the standups, particularly the early examples. That would include Iron Wolf.
coastermac
Roller Poster
I'm actually quite fond of the Rollercoaster restraints at Blackpool.
NONE.
NONE.
Dave
CF Legend
For me restraints can be different, depends on the forces of the ride.
As Maurer Sohne X-Car restraints are fantastic, the seats are nice and deep and the restrain fits over you easily, but G-Force is a bad example of it gone wrong, with the restraint tightening badly on the first drop, causing much pain.
B&M Invert, they are quite comfy to be honest, don't seem to have any problems with them.
Gerstlauer Bobsled restraints, ooo I love those restraints, they are comfy, may tighten on drops, but thats only slightly. But those random grips on the sides are quite cute.
As Maurer Sohne X-Car restraints are fantastic, the seats are nice and deep and the restrain fits over you easily, but G-Force is a bad example of it gone wrong, with the restraint tightening badly on the first drop, causing much pain.
B&M Invert, they are quite comfy to be honest, don't seem to have any problems with them.
Gerstlauer Bobsled restraints, ooo I love those restraints, they are comfy, may tighten on drops, but thats only slightly. But those random grips on the sides are quite cute.
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Anonymous
Guest
As far as I can remember, the Air restraints at Alton Towers were quite comfy, so my comfiest restraints must be Air.