New restraints for Skyrush, Storm Runner & Fahrenheit

[Hixee]

Saw on Reddit that Skyrush has new restraints. To me they look like they've just repainted the existing ones, but someone who knows a bit more about Skyrush might be able to spot some differences?

Images stolen from this link: http://imgur.com/a/scjIC

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ALThrills/status/719242424032313344[/tweet]

Not much of a news story, but there... :lol:

 

[Snoo]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Does that mean the restraints won't suck?

 

[DelPiero]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Looks to be the exact same restraint design, with just a darker blue. I really liked the Sky Blue colour but the seats were looking a little tatty at the end of last year so I'm all for a spruce up.

 

[Hyde]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Darker blue also helps hide sweat and dirt build-up over time.

 

[Ian]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Do we know the official name for this colour?

 

[Ben]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Molly Blue?

 

[Pink Cadillac]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

I'm hoping for bedazzling blue or maybe with the nature of the ride, narcotic navy.

 

[Jarrett]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Does that mean the restraints won't suck?

The restraints don't suck. People say they do, but the problem isn't with the restraints, the problem is that they're a wuss. Or should I say, Skywuss.

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

I'm saying Skyrush Sapphire. Awesome adjective and amazing alliteration.

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[Hyde]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

The restraints don't suck. People say they do, but the problem isn't with the restraints, the problem is that they're a wuss. Or should I say, Skywuss.

Intamin OTSR restraints can have a tendency to staple throughout the course of the ride, thanks in part to the high g-forces. And since floorless is an option with Skyrush, stapling can be all the more as there is not hard surface to push back off of.

Skyrush is my #4 specifically because of restraint comfort (or lack there of).

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

I'm with Jarrett. I've never had a problem with the restraints. It may be because I'm a scrawny white kid, but still helped it become my #1 steel.

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[QueenOfSkyrush]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

They are all brand new seats and restraints. Supposedly, they changed the colour to give the ride a "cleaner" look and will show dirt less. Personally, I like the lighter blue better. This will take some getting used to.

And Jarrett is right, the restraints never sucked. I rode Skyrush in 2012 with the orginal plastic restraints. Still didn't bother me. I could sit on Skyrush all day...Oh wait, I DO do that! :wink:

 

[Hutch]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Yeah the restraints didn't bother me either. I mean it is somewhat painful at some places but they're very brief and you just have to suck it up. I think I like the new color though.

 

[gavin]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

I've only paid attention to the topic title, but this seems very wrong to me.

I thought segregation in the USA was outlawed in 1964 with the Civil Rights Act? What would Rosa Parks think if she was to ride this coaster today?

I blame Donald Trump.

 

[Hixee]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

I've only paid attention to the topic title, but this seems very wrong to me.

I thought segregation in the USA was outlawed in 1964 with the Civil Rights Act? What would Rosa Parks think if she was to ride this coaster today?

I blame Donald Trump.

I didn't even realise it could be read that way. **** you. <3

:lol:

 

[KingOfI305]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

They are all brand new seats and restraints. Supposedly, they changed the colour to give the ride a "cleaner" look and will show dirt less. Personally, I like the lighter blue better. This will take some getting used to.

And Jarrett is right, the restraints never sucked. I rode Skyrush in 2012 with the orginal plastic restraints. Still didn't bother me. I could sit on Skyrush all day...Oh wait, I DO do that! :wink:

the restraints seem to be softer too.

I would know - today I've ridden the ride 1,200 times since it opened. Can't wait to hit 2,000 first.

 

[Lofty]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Oh that's really interesting. I wonder if they did actually change the restrain cushioning material or whether in fact that's just a perception as they're 'new'.

That's a lot of time - congratulations. When will you hit 2000 do you think?

 

[Lofty]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Oh that's really interesting. I wonder if they did actually change the restrain cushioning material or whether in fact that's just a perception as they're 'new'.

That's a lot of time - congratulations. When will you hit 2000 do you think?

 

[KingOfI305]

Hersheypark Update

Just got home from the park - I can confirm that Storm Runner AND Fahrenheit have new restraints. Storm Runner may have new seating too - it's what they call "Stadium Seating", where the back row of the car sits higher than the front row. I distinctly don't remember Storm Runner having that feature, but it does now.

The restraints are vests - like what they have on I305. It makes Storm Runner SOO much more comfortable to ride and experience.


Someone may have already mentioned it - but I saw it today and didn't see any new threads related to it, figured I'd start one.

 

[ECG]

Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Storm Runner has always had raised back row seats, but nice to hear that they've updated the restraints. We don't really need a separate topic for that as it can be discussed here along with Skyrush's.