Too short to ride

[sames1]

I asked a cast member one time what they would do if an adult was too short to ride. There are many "little people" who are not children and are certainly smart enough to "hang on". I was told that the restriction is not flexible and that they would not be allowed to ride. I find this unbelievable.

First, why design a ride in which a whole class of people "too short" can't ride? Why not make a way for them to ride while designing the attraction?

Second, shouldn't adult short people still be allowed to ride? They are aware and can hang on tight.

 

[NCombs]

I assume it isn't all about knowing enough to hang on, it's based on the structure of the ride and the size you need to be for the safety equipment to work properly.

 

[gydell]

There are not that many rides that have limits. You can always wear pads in your shoes for a couple of inches or wear thick sole shoes or both. I don't think it is about holding on but more about sliding out under the bars because several of these rides you share the restraint bar with others. There are alot of heavy people that will make the bar much higher than others would like it.

 

[ChefBilly]

Might be an insurance thing.
The convenience may not outweigh the risk.

 

[SB in KY]

Saying you will "hold on tight" as a safety measure is about like saying "my kids don't need to be restrained in my car, they can just sit in my lap and if we have a wreck I'll hold onto them real tight"... unfortunately it just doesn't work that way...restraint systems are designed to keep people safe when they cannot "hold on tight" enough

restraints are designed for people at a range of heights, weights and body masses....but below a certain height on many rides the center of gravity is so low that safe restaint is impossible with the same type devices used for larger persons. if you aren't tall enough to be safely restrained then why in the world would anyone want to risk health and well being for a park ride??

 

[VSL]

It's all about things like safety, liability and insurance.

Unfortunately, it's just one of those 'tough luck' things (just like pregnant women or people with heart problems or some disabled guests can't ride everything).

It's only a ride.

(Not to mention the number of adults with too-short kids kicking up a fuss about how the too-short adult got on but not their kids..)

 

[Aliki]

I asked a cast member one time what they would do if an adult was too short to ride. There are many "little people" who are not children and are certainly smart enough to "hang on". I was told that the restriction is not flexible and that they would not be allowed to ride. I find this unbelievable.

First, why design a ride in which a whole class of people "too short" can't ride? Why not make a way for them to ride while designing the attraction?

Second, shouldn't adult short people still be allowed to ride? They are aware and can hang on tight.

I dont htink it's just a matter of "hanging on". If that were the case, adults wouldn't need to wear seatbelts in cars, would they?