New ride coming to Busch Gardens - Falcon's Fury

[hydrotony]

Thanks for the review. How would you compare the restraints fit compared to other rides in Central Florida? I normally need to ride in the big boy seats on Dragon Challenge, Montu, etc. I've ridden Tatsu (a flyer similar to Manta but I was a few lbs lighter then).

I think the seats are better for larger people than Dragon Challenge, Montu and especially Cheetah Hunt (which is very snug on me). Manta seats may be a good comparison. The arms, sides and hips are not being overly squished. As I said, it's the rotating over and all of your weight on your stomach which was the only uncomfortable thing but that only lasts a few seconds, so no big deal. However, I did not see anyone obviously bigger than me ride it. I did see taller men, maybe 6'3" ride it OK.

 

[johde]

I think the seats are better for larger people than Dragon Challenge, Montu and especially Cheetah Hunt (which is very snug on me). Manta seats may be a good comparison. The arms, sides and hips are not being overly squished. As I said, it's the rotating over and all of your weight on your stomach which was the only uncomfortable thing but that only lasts a few seconds, so no big deal. However, I did not see anyone obviously bigger than me ride it. I did see taller men, maybe 6'3" ride it OK.

Thanks for the information. I've not ridden Cheetah Hunt yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. I have ridden Maverick at Cedar Point that by all indications has a very similar restraint system. It's got some snug points on me as well. So, I'm cautiously optimistic that if I can work up the nerve, I can hopefully fit in the seats.

 

[hydrotony]

Thanks for the information. I've not ridden Cheetah Hunt yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. I have ridden Maverick at Cedar Point that by all indications has a very similar restraint system. It's got some snug points on me as well. So, I'm cautiously optimistic that if I can work up the nerve, I can hopefully fit in the seats.

I put Falcon's Fury in the same class as Sheikra, it looks a lot more terrifying when watching it than it feels while riding it.

 

[johde]

Sheikra never intimidated me. But coming from Ohio, I'd ridden Magnum at 200 ft., Millennium Force at 300 ft, and Top Thrill Dragster at 400 ft. Unfortunately I need to lose quite a chunk of weight to fit in those last 2 again. With Falcon's Fury, like the flyers, it's being a big guy and putting all of your faith in the restraints.