Raptor Restraints

This is something that happens to me every time I ride Raptor and its kind of scary but does anyone else notice the ots restraint on raptor wont click completely into your lap but instead you can kind of push it up and down? This always makes me nervous riding raptor even though the forces obviously keep you in your seat.

Completely normal. There is basically a ratchet system that locks the harness at various points throughout the travel of the restraint. If you are just slightly big enough that it does not make the very next ratchet, the harness will not be snug on you. If somebody pushes hard enough on the harness though, it will most likely click again and cut off all breathing ability!

Don't worry about it... Some rides use hydraulic systems that don't click and will lock tightly in any position. Just depends on the manufacturer.

It's going to be quite odd yet perhaps more comfortable with Banshee having the wing coaster style restraints.

If people love the Banshee restraints, do you think there is a possibility Cedar Point would get new trains for Raptor?

I'd rather have the I-305 restraints on Maverick first.

I agree - every time I'm on Maverick, I find myself trying to prevent my head or neck from hitting the restraint rather than having a good time. Also, as long as the vests don't lock, I hope we see new trains for Raptor someday.

First I305 restraints on maverick, then put the fixed harnesses on gatekeeper (so they dont squeeze your collorbone so much),then improved seats for Mantis ,then Banshee trains on Raptor

There are others i rank before.

Harnesses have been fixed on Gatekeeper. No discomfort at all the last several times I've been on it.

You'll see new trains on Mine Ride before anything on this wish list comes true.

Maverick about killed me the last time in the back seat. Those 2 sharp turns after coming out the tunnel and over the pond can be unbearable if you don't know how to ride properly

rollerdog11 said:
then improved seats for Mantis

Are there even alternatives out there for a stand-up coaster?

samosuband said:

rollerdog11 said:
then improved seats for Mantis

Are there even alternatives out there for a stand-up coaster?

No, but i wish there was!

rollerdog11 said:
Magnum Life Time Rides:2460!

I'm sorry... lol

I think the restraints on the Gate Keeper hurt because they wont move at all while the ride is moving.

No. Those have been fixed. They're very flexible now.

If you know which way the turns are coming, you can easily position yourself to never have to worry about hitting your head on either Raptor or Maverick.

Yes... for us, that's fine. For people visiting the park and riding these rides for the first time? Not so much.

If by "us" you mean people with eyes? I don't know about you, but even if I've never ridden a coaster before, I can see the track coming up and know which of the two ways I need to lean my head.

Now granted, first time you might be a bit...excited, but it's simple, if the train is going to turn or twist left, you're about to have your head slammed to the right, so lean left before the turn to counter. Basically lean into the turn before you hit the turn.

At least I think it's that way, I'm not riding at this moment, and I can't visualize for crap sitting here in my Aeron.

I think you're giving the general park-going public WAY too much credit.

You're probably right, I do have that problem.