Twisted Timbers
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Yep. I rode both in 2018 at near 290 lbs and had no problems with El Toro, while with Twisted Timbers I had to have an attendant push down on my restraint slightly.
Not my experience. The bar may sit slightly different and TT might be bad with thick thighs. Toro's is lower than than Grizzly which hits my stomach rather than below but somehow Toro's too tight still pressurizes up to my ribs. I learned to listen for them calling car numbers so I can get it just tight enough, if the ride attendant gets involved it will be bad. Vs. on TT I occasionally get a bit extra stapled but simply satisfying the sensors is about as loose as I'd ever want it.
I do want to put out the disclaimer on us “more to love” type (I think of us as regular sized 
); everyone carries weight differently. I’m 265 with broad shoulders. B&M OTSR’s are something I absolutely hate, but lap bars are awesome. RMC sucks for me due to my long legs.
); everyone carries weight differently. I’m 265 with broad shoulders. B&M OTSR’s are something I absolutely hate, but lap bars are awesome. RMC sucks for me due to my long legs.
Yeah, I don't know. I'm 6' and a bit over 240 pounds and they always need to click me down an extra notch or two after first putting the restraint down. It's tight but not uncomfortable, just they always seems to have to do that. Definitely try out the test seat before getting in the line. Of course it really depends on the shape of your body so you might fit.
I've only gotten one ride on El Toro (sad) but I did notice that the restraint seemed to rest on me higher up on my body. However they didn't have to make it as tight. Overall I found it pretty comfortable, but maybe I got lucky on that one ride.
I finally got around to KD to ride this gem. My final ride in the backseat at night was one of the funnest coaster rides of my life. Blown away. RMC-Believe the Hype
Not that great in the morning (though you do get shorter lines). Once it warms up it's much better. Can tend to be a bit painful, though. I can't really figure out when it's going to hurt and when it's not. Sometimes it seems like if the restraint is looser it's better and sometimes that seems like it makes it worse.
Disclaimer before I begin my rant. I have tried to phrase this as respectful to the person involved as can. Also I do believe safety is paramount and when I doubt that is always the right call.
Now rant begins. I was turned away tonight from TT because the restraint would not latch. I am s bigger rider but have risen it multiple times including last Sunday with no issues my issue comes with the fact that the ride attendant appeared to make little effort in getting it to lock. I don't expect someone to jump up and down and use all their strength but she seemed to only want to lightly push on the outside corner and more or less just give up after one or to pushes which has not been what I have witnessed before where if it wasn't latching right away an attendant would lean in and push on both sides of the restraint and it would almost always lock on the first try.
Again I am not posting to try to fuss but I am currious about the thoughts of others especially those that have worked as rides ops in particular what are the normal procedures in these kinds of situations. Also it goes to one of my dislikes about this ride which is the lack of hand holds on the restraints which seem to make it harder to get them to close at times.
Now rant begins. I was turned away tonight from TT because the restraint would not latch. I am s bigger rider but have risen it multiple times including last Sunday with no issues my issue comes with the fact that the ride attendant appeared to make little effort in getting it to lock. I don't expect someone to jump up and down and use all their strength but she seemed to only want to lightly push on the outside corner and more or less just give up after one or to pushes which has not been what I have witnessed before where if it wasn't latching right away an attendant would lean in and push on both sides of the restraint and it would almost always lock on the first try.
Again I am not posting to try to fuss but I am currious about the thoughts of others especially those that have worked as rides ops in particular what are the normal procedures in these kinds of situations. Also it goes to one of my dislikes about this ride which is the lack of hand holds on the restraints which seem to make it harder to get them to close at times.
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I was aware that they varied and that it was possible to get it good one time and not the other. I really was not sure proper educate and didn't ask for someone else to try or fuss about how she was trying since I had really never seen a situation like that before and didn't want to "that" guest that caused a fuss over something out of her control. That was the main reason for asking was to get a better feel for if it ever happened again is it out of line to say something.
I would also add other then the feeling that there was s lack of effort she was extremely polite about the whole thing.
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Just went to the park on Saturday for Holiday In The Park. I rode Twisted Timbers for the first time. Boy, was it amazing. The ride definitely lives up to all the reviews online. The best thing about this ride is riding it in the dark. Since it was my first time being to KD for the 2019 season; so I haven't rode it during the day. Based off the day time POV's; I wouldn't want to ride it during the day. The whole spooky feeling of riding through a possessed orchard only works when you ride it at night. I would love to see the park add some more theme to this ride. Maybe a spooky spiel/tune that plays as you climb the lift hill.
Am I the only one here that thinks this ride is better than I305?
I'm that one weirdo that actually prefers intensity and positives to airtime, but I can fully understand why people rank TT above i305. it's not as uncommon as you think, believe me.
It is no shame to TT to say a ride over twice is tall is a little better, even though it may not be as well designed. Likewise, Superman the Ride, though perhaps overhyped, is better than Wicked Cyclone. It ought to be.
But rides need to be different. If you had a park full of huge insane thrill coasters but no others, a wild mouse would be a better addition. Otherwise some parks would be all B&Ms.
But rides need to be different. If you had a park full of huge insane thrill coasters but no others, a wild mouse would be a better addition. Otherwise some parks would be all B&Ms.
