The 10 BEST & 10 WORST Coaster Restraints
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- These are my 10 favorite and least favorite coaster restraints!
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Nobody:
Airtime Thrills when his lapbar comes relatively close to touching his lap:
I wAs StApLeD
Fellow redditor I see
Yup
@@AirtimeThrills ...
I don't get why you guys mind being stapled because your organs still float during airtime moments, there's no way to stop that
Airtime Thrills same here :)
I have never had any pain with the newer B&M vest restraints, I personally find them incredibly comfortable. I can see how they can hinder airtime on dive coasters but on winged and inverted coasters, I think they are definitely more comfortable than the old B&M over the shoulder restraints. As someone who isn't very tall, I get a lot of head baning on coasters like raptor at Cedar Point. Banshee is actually one of my favorite coasters and I have never personally gotten stapled on it.
Have you ridden XFlight at sfgam? Only one I've had issues with
I have never had a problem with them either. I also can get a lot of headbanging with their ORSR, especially on Raptor. Wing coasters & flyers would be guaranteed constant headbanging if not for the vest restraints. On the dive coasters with vest restraints, if you don't staple yourself, you will still get good airtime. Most people tend to staple themselves without realizing it.
@@renegangfan5630 I've ridden that a lot and have never had any problems (I'm 6 feet tall though so that might be part of it)
I'm British so I've oy really experienced it on galactic. Alton towers b&m flying coaster. I find these actually really comfy
@@renegangfan5630 no, I live in Ohio and I haven't gotten out there
For 15 minutes I KNEW Skyrush’s Lap bars would be the worst ones. And I was right.
What about Manhatten express.
Hey, Hershey park is home to the best and worst restraints in the world!
My home park magic mountain has the best restraints in the world!
Not only that, but one is literally built on top of the other.
and there right next to each other
Nobody can beat Kennywood for restraints.
Luke Deinzer what are they? Skyrush and comet?
Me: Sees this video
Also me, realizing Skyrush is on here and Hersheypark is my home park: Frick
I’ve never had a problem with them?? I don’t understand why people think they hurt?? And I’m a bigger guy XD
My home park is Elitch Gardens 😞
Mike Beisel sorry dude
Hersheypark is also on here for some of the best restraints though!!
Hey at least you got a wooden coaster with the best wooden coaster restraints like he mentioned. But it might be a not so good ride for people.
If I’m being honest, vest and shoulder restraints make me feel safer on rides. I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but I like them.
NixieNoo yeah I agree haha
NixieNoo another person agrees with you, their name is the GP.
Ride some more, get used to bigger coasters, and you'll change your mind.
Dosware Pictures ok but who is GP? General Practitioner?
GP is the general public or the people that don't know anything about rides
I’m in love with B&M’s clamshell restrains, they allow for great airtime- and I’ve never been stapled on a B&M hyper👍
You probably havent been to la ronde yet!
I've definitely been stapled on a B&M hyper, but it is by far the best type of restraint to be stapled with. Personally, it doesn't take too much away.
The only time I’ve ever been with a B&M Hyper restraint was the Apollo’s Chariot test seat.
Obviously you’ve never been on mako on a busy day
@@Demon-POT SEET DOWN
Restraints really can make or break a ride. Take Storm Runner for example. It used to have those hard plastic over the shoulder restraints, and back then, it was just a pain machine. Then, they put on those vest restraints, and it's amazing now.
Sometimes you gotta be prepared to watch Skyrush get trashed
Lol - I’m getting back into roller coasters as I’m losing weight and Skyrush was the first major coaster I was able to go on. The restraints people hate are sometimes the best ones for bigger people
What's weird with Skyrush's restraints is that I've gotten wildly different experiences each time I've ridden. Last time I rode it in the front row (non-wing) I felt absolutely nothing on my legs, but the first time I ever rode it (second-to-last row, wing seat) I was grimacing on the break run. I still love Skyrush overall but man I wish Hershey would invest a little in some new restraints.
I've never had a comfortable ride on Skyrush. I've ridden twice but I won't ride again, not only for the restraints but the darn thing gives me a headache.
Wing seats are a lot worse
No wonder why they call it Thigh Crush instead of Skyrush. The more minimal the restraint the better the ride experience. Buzz bars for mild rides, loose lap bars for moderate rides, and comfortably snug but, loose enough for airtime lap bars for intense rides. For intense rides where torsos are prone to fall forward, a vest restraint with the vest straps feeling weightless and the lap bar being comfortably snug while allowing ample room for airtime and preventing your torso from falling forward, or just go with soft or semi-soft horse collar OTSRs.
Since I’m really small the PTC lapbars don’t even touch me so I get tons of airtime
Same. I’ve never had the lapbar come down on ravine flyer, I’ve always gotten airtime
I've gotten rides on Grizzely at KD where I get buzz bar levels of room for the entire ride.
PurpLy 37 Grizzly is like unsafe because of how crazy it is
Same
I’ve never had a ride op push down on the restraints on Apocalypse. They do the 2 finger pull and it’s just the best. Love that crew.
@@Jaxsen522 probably the one at SFMM
Some of my faves:
1. Buzzbars
2. Clamshells
3. Gravity Group
Least favorite:
1. Skyrush
2. Tornado (Bakken)
3. RMCs and SLCs
1. Buzzbars
2. Anything else
I know I am in the minority with my RMC opinion
Airtime Thrills Eh, I’m not sure you are, actually. There are a lot of people like me who think RMC restraints have a tendency to painfully staple, but my guess is that there are more people who think they’re just fine.
Rolly Coaster 👏 👏 👏
@@AirtimeThrills i used to love them, but a friend of mine got knee replacement surgeries and cant ride RMCs because of the shin guard
don’t burn skyrush 🥺- just give it new restraints! 😛
Sean Masino no he ment to burn the restraints
Skyrush needs the T bar
JaysonYT idk how they could put it on those trains but if they figured it out it would be insane. would probably make it a top 20 coaster at least
@@BOI91 The airtime is way too aggressive on Skyrush for a t bar. They should fit it with the same restraints on Flying Aces at Ferrari World ive heard those are improved over Skyrush's lapbars.
0:27 ayy didn't expect to see some silverwood stuff here
I’m neutral on the B and M over the shoulder restraints. They’re fine on smoother rides like Talon but hurt like hell on something like Firebird. El Torro has fantastic restraints as long as you get room which I did the one and only time I got on it. I was playing with the seatbelt the whole way up debating how loose I wanted it. I was practically standing on some of those hills. I also like the restraints on Superman Ride of Steel. Not a fan of the grab handle restraints on Twisted Timbers. Too restrictive and they kinda hurt ur legs if u do get room. Oh and of course gotta love the clam shell restraints.
Vest restraints are a little bit restrictive but they are well designed and comfy restraints and I appreciate them.
I didn’t mind the Skyrush restraints, I absolutely loved the ride. But in my opinion, the millennium / top thrill restraints are the best
Somehow Cannibal is absolutely horrifying, but also one of the smoothest, most comfortable coasters I’ve ever ridden 😂
Unpopular opinion: the vest restraints aren't that bad
the coaster corner “restaurants”
@Eric Thomason fixed
Don’t you mean popular opinion. They may be bad for airtime but over here in the uk all of the rides with vest restraints are incredibly comfortable. Way better then the classic OTSRs.
@Devon McPhillips banshee is really good
Did You know that theres two versios of b&m vest restraints my homepark Liseberg sweden when they built valkyria they dident want to use the vest restraints but then b&m made a new vest restrain thats much more comfteble sorry for my english im swedish
Totally agree with how much restraints make or break a coaster. Steel Eel is only good cause I’m small and the lap bar is small but Wave Breaker and Freespins make me cringe before I ride it because of you know what
So glad I found this channel! Great voice, great content! After your Q&A and you talked about all the videos you had planned and would be coming later keep me excited for more!
Just wanna say thank you for consistently pumping out the most creative videos in this community, especially now more than ever.
When I saw the title I just thought.
*skyrush*
Ha
@@EZKI332 fishy nippies
Manhatten express
To be honest, I don’t mind the PTC restraints. I’m skinny AF and they don’t come close to touching me
Same
Same
thank you for continuing to upload. these videos are the closest approximations i have to leaving my home and interacting with people
I’m by no means a roller coaster fanatic, but I love this channel and all of the information you provide! Keep up the great work dude.
Am I the only one who likes the S&S lap bar on some el locos. The shoulder restraints on other el locos are horrible though.
Theyre good. They hurt a little with the hangtime but thats fine
Airtime Thrills they didn’t hurt me when I got the hangtime.
Lemme guess, Skyrush is #1
Thanks for showing Coaster some love! Cheers from BC, Canada 🇨🇦
Miss the beast at King's island having the buzz bars. It was easier to be comfortable with how rough it is giving you space to move around in your seat. But it's why it says "do not stand up" at the top of the lift hills because as kids,... We did. 🙃
i actually love and feel safe being stapled into restraints,it eases my anxiety. I get worried when people try to intentionally loosen their restraints by sitting forward i dont want anyone to fall out :(
same..
except it’s not gonna happen
no one will ever fall out
L gp
Same
who else isn’t wearing socks rn...
Braeden Ostrow not me.
Dosware Pictures good man
me
Me
Currently naked on the toilet if that counts
As someone on the heavier side, having restraints that don't pinch but are secure is so important. Seatbelt/lap belt combos have been a favorite of mine as I don't have to worry about an over the shoulder or vest binding my chest. This makes the combo so good because I can enjoy good airtime in coasters without loops while feeling secure but not like I'm squeezing in. Damn, now I'm missing the Jaguar at Knott's Berry. Moving after you've found a favorite coast can be rough...
The lapbars on the new S&S trains (Maxx force and steel curtain) are top tier. They lock at the station and can't get any tighter throughout the ride. Plus the shinguards give plenty of room so the trains feel super free and open.
Honestly, I love SLC restraints. Sure they're close to your ears, but they're so soft that it just feels like you're bashing your head on a pillow.
The Coaster Roaster yeah I wish B&M would use the same design
I am amazed at this.
I think you might be an alien
are you okay?
I agree. Even when I have gotten headbanging, it doesn't hurt at all.
Just a heads up: the trains on the roller coaster at New York New York in Las Vegas are actually premier trains not Togo. Premier replaced the original TOGO ones in 2004.
Rulingtomax I bet the Togo trains are worse, but who knows.
Also, why are Premier trains for coasters that aren’t their own so bad?
@@DoswarePictures I've only done one of the Premier trains that were put on different rides, which is the 2x3 Premier wooden coaster trains on Bandit at Movie Park Germany and honestly they weren't that bad at all
Apparently they are about to get another upgrade
Love the shot of wicked at lagoon in the beginning!!
Hi Airtime Thrills. Thank you so much for your raw footage channel. I am a small channel for now and that channel is perfect for footage. Thank you.
Finally had my first RMC experience on TC at SFMM and it was AWFUL, my thighs were absolutely crushed. The way you described your experience on Skyrush was my EXACT experience on TC. I’m willing to give it one more go and try your calf bar trick.
the rmcs with the gen 1 lap bars are painfull but its worth it
Did you forget the God-awful headbanging cages of the dreaded Zamperla Volare? (Time Warp at Canada's Wonderland, Soarin' Eagle at Luna Park). That should be #1 worst on any list.
Looks like a coffin
Its not really an issue with restraints. Its a problem with the ride sucking
Hey man, just recently started watching the channel, love it bro! My home park is Canada’s Wonderland. Keep up the great work!
I love the clip of Jason and Ryan on Ka! Especially since I was the one filming! Great video as always!
Moment of silence for the disgusting restraints from Shockwave at magic mountain
I wonder what he’ll say the worst one is
Edit: wow. I can’t believe it.
So glad to see Phoenix lumped in with the top. I have never had a ride I was so excited to feel like I was being catapulted out of
I love the New Generation Intamin Lap Bar on their New multi launch coasters. I rode Taron roughly one year ago and instantly Fall in love with those comfortable restrains
The newer Intamin Blitz restraints are amazing, they don't staple you, and if they do, it kinda moves so you can still get airtime. They are extremely comfy and are very free! Also there isn't a bar between your legs, they are kinda like the mack rides, but than better and won't move during the ride, unless you push it down. (My experience with the trains of Taron at Phantasialand)
Honestly my take on restraints is that smooth or painful, I just like how fun and cool they are. The more creative the better. I like it when they're nice and secure as well, vests, shoulder harnesses. The freedom of a lap bar is nice, but shoulder restraints have a certain... something to them. Idk, roller coaster restraints are fun as heck.
for some reason when he said just dont be an idiot and stand up during the ride, i laughed so hard, its the way he said it. great video and keep up the great work!!!
Awesome video, I prefer lap bars instead of over the shoulder restraints because you can get more freedom to move plus moe airtime, keep up the good work can't wait to see more videos!!!
There’s one thing I wish I had known about over the shoulder restraints as a short woman when I was younger: *take out earrings for gods sake*
I used to wonder why some people described coasters as painful that I thought were smooth and fine, but I think a lot of it is that I am a 5'11" man so I am basically the guy that most OTSRs are designed for. If I were any shorter my head would rattle around in the horsecollar every time there was a slightly janky transition.
but... it’s literally impossible to get stapled on screamin eagle
That is one of the exceptions. Those stop so high up, you will definitely have plenty of room. I do love those.
First time I rode it. I got a ton of ejector airtime off the first hill. At the time I was maybe4'9" and weighed roughly 90lb. So the laobar on it's lowest setting didn't even come close. Man that coaster is sentimental to me
I love the vest restraints on Thunderbird, and wing coasters like it. I don't find them to tighten while riding, but I do like the fact that they do sit close on you with a little give (being made of rubber). It makes it feel totally safe for the ride to keep you upside down for long periods of time, where many other restraints would feel unsafe when that happened.
I've been waiting for you to upload all day
Mr. Roller Coasters I have also been doing that, passing the time either by playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 or watching How I Met Your Mother.
Restraints defiantly can affect the ride experience
i haven’t even gotten to number what but we all know what it is
What I got out of this great video is to scoot forward when the ride ops check your restraint. 👍🏼
99% of the time this is the way to go
That guy in the front of maverick with the hard over the shoulder restraints just looked so chill
Am I the only one that feels like they need to be stapled, because it makes me just feel safer.
Yes
Yes if you are a coaster enthusiast, not if you are GP
Get out. Now.
HiSpeedZ the country with the largest average penis size is the democratic republic of Congo, it sounds like a nice place
Only on old woodies that feel like they will break
Favorite restraints are
Skyrush
Steel vengeance
Wonder Woman
Robert Burns which Wonder Woman?
Wait.. you LIKE the Skyrush restraints?
Sky rush ewwww....I’m kidding
Thats a peculiar list
I think that the B&M vest restraints are very comfortable although the only ride with them I’ve been on is Galactica at Alton towers which was the ride that the vest restraints were specifically designed for as it was the Original B&M flyer. Also the lap bars on Thirteen (also at Alton towers) are really good and provide a nice pop of air time during the drop track section
One of the most painful over the shoulder restraints I've ridden is X Flight at six flags great america 😭 the ride itself was AMAZING, but once we pulled into the station, the hip portion of it was so tight that my hips were being crushed 💀 it's happened both times I've ridden
Man, I wonder what number one will be?? Not skyrush!
15:32 Who else slowed down the video to see what the image was? It was a picture of Skyrush at Hersheypark.
Skyrush couldnt wait to get into the video
It just wants to be in the video so bad that it’s a sneak peek before it.
The B&M vests are a quandary for me, because they're super comfortable when used on a Flying coaster, but they SUCK on everything else. RMC lapbars are fine, but they really need to figure out how to make them a little easier to open.
Staple story: SFNE., Superman (then Bizzaro) R.O #1 pushed my bar down nice and tight. Like... no room at all, but still comfortable. Then, R.O. #2 came by and literally JUMPED UP OFF THE GROUND before shoving down on my lapbar with his whole body weight. It was my one and only ride on that coaster, and I was in pain the whole time.
Comet at HersheyPark also has a seat belt along with the buzz bar. Not sure when they added the seatbelt, but it's been there as long as I can remember
Hey Chris, its me again!!! This list could be controversial, but it's good!
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Not to go off topic or anything, but that angle of Xcelerator at 15:08 is beautiful!
I hate the restraints on the Superman roller coaster in Darien Lake, New York, They’re too giving and they don’t secure properly. I’m a big Guy, but not fat, and I was holding the restraint down with my arms. I,very been riding Roller Coaster’s for 55 years and never had an issue or problem. But with the Superman ride, it’s only a matter of time before something awful happens, it a ride waiting for the right moment and bam, it’s going to hit the fan. I really enjoyed Your Video, Thanks
There's nothing wrong with the Intamin T-Bars but they definitely feel open and leave you exposed. It's only dangerous if you're bigger than the train was designed to handle, or if you are missing limbs. The coaster you mention actually did have an amputee fall out of it once, which is why parks have a rule about that
We all know Chris LOVES skyrush🙃
I really like Steel Curtains Restraints. The lap bar is comfortable and the shin guards allow you to not get stapled.
After riding and RMC raptor I really like the over the shoulder restraints, and for most people it does it's job very well, make a person feel safe while riding, less stress inducing.
I had a new ride op who tried real hard to staple me on Twisted Timbers. But I asked him and the more experienced one for room so it worked out and they didn’t try the second time I rode. But I’m totally gonna use your shin guard trick if I ever get on another RMC.
I’d choose the traditional B&M over the shoulder restraints instead of the vest restraints. The over the shoulder restraints really fit rides like the classic B&M inverts, they also have a more nostalgic feel than the best restraints.
What? The maverick's restraints are comfortable as hell. How in the world are they bad at all? The B&M vests are also HANDS DOWN the best restraints. No discomfort at all and I LIKE feeling secured in the coaster. The hang time argument seems silly, I don't want to feel like I'm going to fall out.
I like the otrs on Silver Bullet and I do remember not liking the lap bars on the old Ghostrider trains. Have to go ride it and see if the new ones are super comfy
Thank you for including Cannibal’s lap bar restraint
Top 10 best and worst restraints
Worst: thighcrush Restraints
Best: every RMC Lapbar ever
9:00 good joke
Totally agree. I get super excited when I see buzz bars.
You should show this video to all the GP workers at PTC. They believe retrofitting coaster trains with ratcheting lap bar restraints will make the ride safer, but buzz bars are not even close to being dangerous! If only everybody was a coaster enthusiast...
I know it's not a roller coaster, but I LOVE the S&S Drop Tower restraints. The face that I can scoot forward when they check them, then once we lift up, I scoot back and have several inches of room. Then you get absolutely thrown upwards at the start of the drop. They are awesome.
knew the buzz bars were coming lol, god I love the Phoenix
I love these videos keep it up airtime thrills
Very informative! Here’s mine:
Best - Intamin T-bar
Worst - Coast Rider
I actually love the Maverick restraints, I just love the softness and I love the B&M vests as well for some reason
My home park is Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and let me say….spot on with that SLC. Kong is a very rough ride that give you whiplash like nothing else, along with the headache. Needs to be torn down yesterday.
As for RMCs, I’ve actually never ridden one because it’s a lap bar on a coaster that does inversions and that always made me nervous. I do know they’re extremely popular and I’m gonna conquer my fear when I visit Magic Mountain next month. Twisted Colossus, here I come. 😁
I’ve only ridden coasters in Australia. But my stand out favourite would have to be the lap bars found on the Maurer Skyloop we have. “Buzzsaw” I found it fit really snug but also very free feeling.
I’m always glad he mentions my home park lagoon not really known by many people
I love the vekoma vests(on their sit downs) blue hawk has ranked itself as one of my favorite rides, I have 7 times in one day under my belt
Love the video!
I used to live right behind Wonderland in Amarillo! It's great to see a local park on a list lmao
i love hearing about florida parks, it just makes my day
Ditto!
I have not been on too many different roller coasters yet, but my favorite restraints are the ones found on Schwarzkopf Jet Stars. It's literally just a seatbelt with handles on the sides of the car like on Whizzer at Six Flags Great America or like on Tig'rr at my home park to reopen, Indiana Beach. My least favorite restraints are the ones on the Intamin Impulse coasters like Vertical Velocity(SFGAm) because I always seem to get headbanging going up the front spike which really takes away from the short ride experience
Edit: I also love the Buzz bars found on Cornball Express and can't wait for the reopening to get some more awesome airtime and feel the supposedly 4.7 g on a Woodie!
One time, I was riding Skyrocket at Kennywood. It was almost closing, so they were rushing. I had about a foot of room, and the operator didn't even push down the room. I was holding on for my life because of how strong the airtime was. Such an underrated ride.
I'm glad you enjoyed Coaster at Playland. That's my home park and its my favourite ride there.
Coaster is in my home park and one of the first big roller coasters I ever rode. The airtime scares me sometimes, and I feel like I'm almost standing up.
I love the candimodiom restraint at Hershey park gave me good airtime and it was so comfortable