How fat is too fat to ride a rollercoster?

If that is you... not you.

spiffychick85 wrote: »

It doesn't typically go by number, but rather the security of the safety equipment closing on you correctly etc.

^^^^^
This.
When I was a kid, my dad rode with me on my first ride.
He was a little over 250 and 5'11" at the time & had no problems with the bars, belts, and other securing equipment.

It's not necessary a "fatness." Some big guys have problems, and barrel-chested individuals. Weight won't generally determine, although some rides will tell you online if a certain weight is necessary. It generally comes down to bars and belts. If they can't get them on you, you can't ride for safety reasons. I have a friend who's bottom-heavy, but smaller on top, and she couldn't ride the Batman ride, but she could ride Mr. Freeze.

Really depends where that weight is. Around the waist/boobs might incur a seatbelt problem.

Regardless if you have a heart problem you won't be allowed on any rollercoaster.

Usually if you go to the website of the amusement park you are going to they will list restrictions for the rides - including weight. It all depends on the rollercoaster - type of seat, etc. The heart condition would probably also be an issue as others have mentioned.

I was able to ride all the roller coasters that wanted to at 5'-7", 240lbs several years back. We live close to Six Flags Great America and would go a few times each summer, plus take a road trip to Cedar Point every other year or so.

I still had problems with the over-the-head restraints last year at ~210...but mostly for comfort. Those just weren't made for large breasted ladies. I'm expecting I'll be down below 190 by the time we make another visit in a month or so, so I hope it's more comfortable.

I have noticed that some of the restraints for the more aggressive coasters coming out recently have more stringent weight & size requirements. However, even my husband at 6'-1" 280 has only not been able to buckle his seat once. It was for a suspended wing coaster and he couldn't get the buckle to clasp when checking at the line entrance.

So, if you're planning a trip, I don't think you'll have too much of a problem physically fitting. Many coasters may have an example of the restraints at the entrance so you can try it out before you wait.

The heart condition has already been discussed...please be careful and don't risk further complications if your heart can't handle the stress!

From the six flags disability page (which is pretty universal):




So you won't be allowed on any ride that has the heart symbol-which is usually almost all roller coasters.

Most coasters go by if you fit in the seat and harness and many have test seats at the entrance to each coaster to see if you 1. Fit in the seat 2. Can fasten/pull down the shoulder restraints. The only thing you can't tell using the test seat is if you are too tall. I had one coaster I fit in the test seat so waited through the 3hr line only to find my legs in the way of pulling the shoulder harness down far enough to click twice. Talk about being pissed. Ah well.

PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »

At 250 (5'3") I could ride everything at Six Flags New England, though I frequently needed help getting buckled/locked in. At around 180 (I think) I had zero trouble.

And yes to checking with your doc first about the heart condition.

I actually went back and checked, and I was 200 lbs when I first went after starting to lose.