mine ride lap bars

does anyone here know if there is only one position for the mine ride lap bars? thanks

I think so, and I don't like them. I see a lot of people get turned away because they cannot fit.

I'm not sure, last time I rode I swear I was stapled in there much tighter than I have ever been before.

One per car, I do believe. So old-school!

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I seem to remember a couple positions. I've seen it locked unlocked and locked again tighter. and I know it was lose a week ago, but to tight this weekend. when I complained I was told there is only one position. and her attitude was none to friendly.

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I believe there is only one position that the Mine Ride lap bars can lock at, the information you received form the ride op was correct.

I'd rather be in my boat with a drink on the rocks,
than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.

There is only one position. And Train #2 is tighter than the other two.

If you happen to be riding in the same car as me, I strongly suggest that you keep your fingers clear of the lap bar when the attendant is stomping the pedal, lest your digits get smashed when the bar flies open.

--Dave Althoff, Jr.


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I think the position that the bar locks would be reasonable for a much higher percentage of people if they didn't have that ridiculous hard padding in the trains. I don't think that is original and doesn't really provide any extra comfort. Just another strange CP modification.

-Matt

Mine Ride is a 1st coaster type of coaster....was for me. How you can you have a 1 lap bar position when many of the riding pairs are youngsters and parents. Two separate belts (regular seat belts) seem adequate for this ride.

And I have the opposite problem- I actually feel like I slide out the side of the ride a bit when I don't hold on, even when riding with my 11 year old niece. But if they fixed this, then I wouldn't have any reason to ride it! That would certainly take away all of the fun ;)
(Although the excitement of the massive swarms of bugs at night would still be hilarious)

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19840525&id=ipdjAAAAI...93,5194335

My problem is more of leg room and not the lap bar. With my 6'4 height, I have to sit in the front seat of the car with feet crossed or its a no go for me. Once I'm in, its a good ride.

Im curious if anyone has any knowledge of why the Gemini trains were a no-go on Mine Ride?

Steve Shives
First Cedar Point Visit - 1972
Dockholder-Cedar Point Marina

DSShives I've wondered the same thing... When Gemini went from 6 trains to 4, why not run 2 Gemini trains on CCMR? I'm 99% sure they are the same track gauge. Granted the station would need a bit of reworking but is that really that big a deal? It's been done before.

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