Does RNR have shoulder harnesses?

[KRCMOM]

I just read that RNR has a few loops, which I didn't know - I assume that means that it has shoulder harnesses instead of just lap bars? Now that I'm thinking of it...do any of the other rollercoasters in WDW have shoulder harnesses?

Last time I was in a theme park I thought I was really young again and hopped onto a loopy fast shoulder-harnessed coaster, like I always loved to do...and oh my LORD. I was nauseated but worst of all, my neck and shoulders hurt for a WEEK. I don't want to be sore for half my trip at WDW!

Of course I guess it depends how hard you're jerked around too. Thoughts, anyone? I can't believe believe I've become a coaster wimp.

 

[Robo]

I just read that RNR has a few loops, which I didn't know - I assume that means that it has shoulder harnesses instead of just lap bars? Now that I'm thinking of it...do any of the other rollercoaster in WDW have shoulder harnesses?

Last time I was in a theme park I thought I was really young again and hopped on a loopy fast shoulder-harnessed coaster, like I always loved to do...and oh my LORD. I was nauseated but worst of all, my neck and shoulders hurt for a WEEK. I don't want to be sore for half my trip at WDW!

Of course I guess it depends how hard you're jerked around too. Thoughts, anyone? I can't believe believe I've become a coaster wimp.

It has a rigid full over-both-shoulders-to-your-chest restraint.

RnRC is the only coaster with these shoulder restraints at WDW.
(It is also the only WDW coaster with "inversions.")

 

[fx2594]

RNR definitely has shoulder harnesses.

 

[grafxgirl]

You can see the restraints here:

http://orlando.about.com/library/disney/blwdwmgm1c.htm

 

[Nadjalu]

It is a smooth coaster, from what I remember. (only rode it once)

Didn't have to much jerking, but the music coming out of the head rest was blaring!!! It was so loud I could hardly stand it. lol (sign of getting older)

I kept trying to lean forard before take off due to the music, but then I remembered just in time that it launches you...so I put my head back just in time to launch.......

 

[derricksonb]

I just read that RNR has a few loops, which I didn't know - I assume that means that it has shoulder harnesses instead of just lap bars? Now that I'm thinking of it...do any of the other rollercoasters in WDW have shoulder harnesses?

I believe RnR is the only coaster that has loops or requires shoulder restraints however there are other attractions that have them incl Mission Space.

 

[bumbershoot]

Interesting discussion about loops and restraints on another board one time. Turns out that the physics of a loop does not actually require such restraints; gravity or the force of the loop (or something like that) would actually keep you in your seat.

The problem, the reason for the restraints, is twofold: 1. human nature. some humans NEED to see those restraints, and other humans will do idiotic things like get out. and 2. what if the coaster breaks down during the loop? (though in the discussion they said that the coaster would come out of the loop and then stop, so then we're right back at the "getting out" part of the problem)

 

[DebbieB]

If you have neck problems, ask for a seat near the front. The seats in the back are more jerky. Also keep your head back.

 

[GrtWtNorth]

The head-banging restraint systems at other theme parks are thankfully not found at WDW. Even though Rock 'n' Roller coaster has OTSRs (over-the-shoulder restraints), it has a better designed track that doesn't have the abrupt acceleration changes that are found on many corkscrew- and boomerang-style coasters at other theme parks.

 

[Shock13]

If you have neck problems, ask for a seat near the front. The seats in the back are more jerky. Also keep your head back.

This is absolutely true. I am very short and I didn't like rides with shoulder harness because my ears would keep ramming into the side of them. Someone mentioned to me to ride up close next time. It was a definite improvement.

 

[whitneyNC]

Safety bar? We don't need no safety bars.
Inversions require rigid shoulder restraints I would guess. It is a very smooth coaster even for a shorty like me. I don't see much though!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

It is a smooth coaster, from what I remember. (only rode it once)

Didn't have to much jerking, but the music coming out of the head rest was blaring!!! It was so loud I could hardly stand it. lol (sign of getting older)

I kept trying to lean forard before take off due to the music, but then I remembered just in time that it launches you...so I put my head back just in time to launch.......

That is the negative experience I recall from my 1 ride on it. That, and trying to walk, not stagger, when I got off. I think I had a head cold, and it really threw me for a loop.

 

[kaybird]

Funny about the music. My 3 sons always ask what was playing when I rode, and I always say "You know, the one that goes BOMP BOMP BOMP BOMP BOMP..."

 

[jsilvers]

2. what if the coaster breaks down during the loop? (though in the discussion they said that the coaster would come out of the loop and then stop, so then we're right back at the "getting out" part of the problem)

While theory may insist that a roller coaster vehicle could never get stuck while inverted, reality begs to differ. See, for example, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7678686/Riders-on-worlds-steepest-rollercoaster-stuck-upside-down.html.

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

If you have neck problems, ask for a seat near the front. The seats in the back are more jerky. Also keep your head back.

It is also important to remember to relax your neck muscles. Tightening your muscles is a sure way to pull one from the force of the ride.

 

[kaligal]

It's one of those U-shaped things that comes down each side of your chest and goes across at the bottom.

RnRc is the only thing that comes close to a high-tech thrill coaster that Disney has. EE has the hype of being one, but isn't really so much a thrill coaster - it's also smoother than RnRc. EE has a lap bar.

If you've never ridden a ride that has a quick take-off, RnRc will be a fun experience...if you can handle the bar. It's not the smoothest of coasters, but is much smoother than some. There is a little head shaking.

What did you ride that made you hurt for a week?

 

[cassandrap83]

To answer your question: YES! The most intense part is the launch. After that, you should be fine!

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and our local park Kennywood just opened a new coaster called the Sky Rocket this year. It has a few inversions and has no shoulder restraints. It was such a crazy feeling riding it!

 

[bradk]

While theory may insist that a roller coaster vehicle could never get stuck while inverted, reality begs to differ.

it's actually been known to happen quite a few times, but rarely by design. it's generally a very rare set of circumstances that let it happen.

in which case you probably want a shoulder harness. but as mentioned, they really are unnecessary in terms of pure physics and are more psychological than anything else. that said, it's becoming a new fad to not use them. Rip Ride Rockit at USO is one gleaming example (but there are at least a couple of other newer coasters that don't have it)

even if a coaster does get stuck upside down, the lap bar should be enough to keep the rider locked in place, but the shoulder harness would make the experience slightly more comfortable. and on that note, that's the primary reason why a lapbar is even necessary at all (that and insane daredevils)

 

[Cuchman]

One thing I want to note - This particular harness is awesome, imho. Very soft, good fit, comfortable, secure-feeling.
I have been on plenty of inversion coasters where the harness is hard, uncomfortable, and just generally unpleasant when your head is banging around in it!