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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?

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Not much of a news story, but there... :lol:
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Does that mean the restraints won't suck?
 
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.
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Darker blue also helps hide sweat and dirt build-up over time. ;)
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Do we know the official name for this colour?
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Snoo said:
Does that mean the restraints won't suck?
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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. ;)
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

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

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Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

Jarrett said:
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. ;)
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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).
 
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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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:
 
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. :p I think I like the new color though.
 
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.
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

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

:lol:
 
Re: New [coloured] restraints for Skyrush?

QueenOfSkyrush said:
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:
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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.
 
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?
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
Re: New restraints for Skyrush and Storm Runner (page 2)

So glad they've changed the restraints on Storm Runner as the previous incarnation ruined the ride for me. I'd go so far as to say they were one of my least favourite restraints on a ride ever. Up there with iSpeed
 
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