Comments on: Amusement Park Tips for Overweight Guests

By: lily

lily — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:39:47 +0000

Im going to be going to my grad night at six flags and id like to know what I can ride I am 300 pounds or more.

By: lily

lily — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:37:19 +0000

Are any rides at six flags over weight friendly?

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:11:03 +0000

I removed a number of comments that were basically an argument around being overweight. This post is for tips for overweight riders. That’s all. I apologize for letting it get out of hand.

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By: kellie

kellie — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:17:45 +0000

I recently went to the TX state fair & was told that I couldn’t go on a ride because I am overweight. it is very upsetting since there was a man in front of me that was at least my size or larger who was able to ride. I am about 5 ft 9& weight 260.

By: curvy momma of 2

curvy momma of 2 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:29:41 +0000

thanks for the tips it was helpful and it really is changing because my uncle who is bigger then me used to be able to ride the same rides as i used to {i recently got told that i have hypothyroidism} but now neither of us can ride them. he's still the same height/weight and while i'm still shorter and smaller then him i can not ride them either and i am a size womens 24.

By: sugarb

sugarb — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:25:00 +0000

well tell me this, why can a man weigh up to 268 lb. but a woman can only weigh up to200lb. or not wear over a size 18. that sounds rather like sexism to me.

By: @the_nikster

@the_nikster — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:08:12 +0000

anyway, thank you to those on the board with helpful suggestions.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:18:28 +0000

I see this alot at amusment parks. I feel bad for these people. I am not obese, but i am overweight. I don't have problems fitting into rides, but if I keep gaining weight I might. I always say to myself when I see people leaving rides due to obesity that if that ever happens to me, I am going to run around the park 4 times and come back. But seriously if that does happen to me, it would be a wake up call and I would go on a diet or something. I will not let weight keep me from doing my favorite hobby. (roller coasters)

By: MRS.CLB

MRS.CLB — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:07:10 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I am an overweight mom to 5 ( soon to be 6) children and we are looking forward to a fun day at Busch Gardens, so I thought I would do a little research about ride safety for "exceptional" sized riders .

By: lanceindc

lanceindc — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:42:15 +0000

First…..Americans are just larger people(too many steriods in the food;eat organic)Second, ride manaufactures are building thrill rides based on small Europeans, Asians, and little kids; forget the average size person. Third, I notice a change in restraints back in 2003. My buddy and I used to go to SFA and ride Superman with no issues; he is 6ft5 about 285lbs and me 6ft3 /260lbs. We went to Cedar Point that year and we were about to get in line to ride Millenium Force when they asked him to sit in the test seat. We thought no problem, this Superman on steroids, but he could not fit. It wasn't his size but the seat belt had been altered for tighter fit. Many people were turned away and were complaining saying that they were not like that a year before. The problem only seems to be on Intamin Rides….not sure if RipsSaw Falls is made by them at IOA, but since they added the new boats you pretty much have to have anorexia to ride it now. The "larger seat" is not a larger seat just a double belted harness…which is still too short. I think Theme Parks can to do better in accomodating ALL and still keep safety a top priority