How fat is too fat to ride a rollercoster?

weightloss_acc
weightloss_acc Posts: 109 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
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  • DanniB423
    DanniB423 Posts: 777 Member
    If that is you... not you.
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    DanniB423 wrote: »
    If that is you... not you.

    Yep, not even close.

    As to the original question, when you can't be fastened in securely.
  • weightloss_acc
    weightloss_acc Posts: 109 Member
    I have a heart defect it caused me to gain allot in a year . That was me a year ago now I weigh like 250
  • spiffychick85
    spiffychick85 Posts: 311 Member
    edited June 2017
    It doesn't typically go by number, but rather the security of the safety equipment closing on you correctly etc...I don't ride them but my husband does and he is a big guy...not sure if that helps any
  • DonM46
    DonM46 Posts: 771 Member
    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.
  • professorbluestocking
    professorbluestocking Posts: 1 Member
    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.
  • Sheisinlove109
    Sheisinlove109 Posts: 516 Member
    I would check the heart condition roller coating idea with doc. That would make me very nervous.

    As for weight in it, I'd assume all are different and where your weight is might make a difference. For that, contact the park.
  • Muana1005
    Muana1005 Posts: 172 Member
    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.
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  • weightloss_acc
    weightloss_acc Posts: 109 Member
    Well I don't know
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    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.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    edited June 2017
    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.
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    edited June 2017
    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!
  • erienneb66
    erienneb66 Posts: 88 Member
    For me, I stopped fitting in coasters when I was about a size 18-20 in my hips. I'm also 6' tall and that means I just don't fit many places because it was heartbreaking. I didn't feel that big and I felt like there were shorter people than me who were much wider, but proportionally, they may have been wider in appearance, but they weren't as big as I was. I won't go back until I'm down to like a 16 because it was a horrifying experience and a huge money sink.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    From the six flags disability page (which is pretty universal):


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    So you won't be allowed on any ride that has the heart symbol-which is usually almost all roller coasters.
  • Paschen81
    Paschen81 Posts: 151 Member
    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.
  • daniel_parrett
    daniel_parrett Posts: 30 Member
    the last time I went, I was 275 and some of the rides barely latched on me... body comp probably has more of an effect than actual weight. 6 flags had a car out front of most of their rides so you could see if it fit before getting in line.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    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.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    No clue but my parents always rode with us and I assume they were always near 250
  • jenniferinfl
    jenniferinfl Posts: 456 Member
    It's going to depend on the ride. I'm not particularly large-chested, but I barely fit into Kraken at Sea World. It was very uncomfortable. I head Manta was even smaller, so didn't even attempt it. I was around 235 when I tried to ride. I've fit into all the rides at Disney though even at 243 or so with really not even any concern about fitting.

  • SadDolt
    SadDolt Posts: 173 Member
    edited June 2017
    weight doesn't matter, it's how you carry your weight. apple shaped people are more likely to have an easier time getting on rides, than pear shaped. iv'e seen it happen on el toro at six flags. that ride is unforgiving to people with big legs
  • SadDolt
    SadDolt Posts: 173 Member
    Muana1005 wrote: »
    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.

    not true. you can easily tuck the seat belt under your stomach
  • LadyLilion
    LadyLilion Posts: 276 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    From the six flags disability page (which is pretty universal):


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

    There are tons of "heart conditions" and they don't all matter with respect to riding a roller coaster.

    I have a heart arrhythmia and a aortic valve murmur. The arrhythmia goes away with exercise and the murmur is practically unnoticeable. I can certainly do anything I want to do. Likewise, if the condition was treated and is no longer a problem - fine.

    One-size does not fit all.
  • Stefie_G
    Stefie_G Posts: 69 Member
    jenniferinfl wrote: »
    It's going to depend on the ride. I'm not particularly large-chested, but I barely fit into Kraken at Sea World. It was very uncomfortable. I head Manta was even smaller, so didn't even attempt it. I was around 235 when I tried to ride. I've fit into all the rides at Disney though even at 243 or so with really not even any concern about fitting.

    It's funny you mention Kraken, because that's the coaster that inspired me to lose weight. I was 5'7" and 222 when I first rode it and felt squished. I rode it again at 148 and I still felt squished - go figure! Ha ha. Glad it got me to lose weight though. I felt comfortable at all weights on Manta, so you should give it a shot if you have the chance again :).
  • mca90guitar
    mca90guitar Posts: 289 Member
    If they have to crush you into it then that's the size. Remember some really big guy *kitten* and complained until they finally used everything they could and get him locked it. When the brakes hit at the end he broke through the lock, broke the girls neck in front of him and fell 30 feet to the ground.

  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    I would think as long as you can be safely secured in the ride, you can go.
  • christinahanson89
    christinahanson89 Posts: 7 Member
    SadDolt wrote: »
    Muana1005 wrote: »
    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.

    not true. you can easily tuck the seat belt under your stomach

    But then you would feel like you're falling out. I nearly had a heart attack when I rode the joker
  • jessiswallow
    jessiswallow Posts: 2 Member
    I wouldn't go by weight, but I recently went to both Kings Island and Cedar Point and could ride most Roller coasters, some were tight though. I am currently a size 18/20, I hold quite a bit of that in my belly :(
    I noticed most of my difficulty came from the pull down restraints as I have a bra size of 40DDD.
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