Rollercoaster restraints, and why as a 300lb man I should not be worried about it, as long as it locks? What forces are at play with the safety systems and how are those designed so that some one like me does not extert enough force to break the restraint during the ride?

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Rollercoaster restraints, and why as a 300lb man I should not be worried about it, as long as it locks? What forces are at play with the safety systems and how are those designed so that some one like me does not extert enough force to break the restraint during the ride?

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There’s a size and weight limit. In many parks there’s a replica seat/restraint system at the entrance to the line, so you can test the fit before getting in line. If it doesn’t fit then they’re not going to let you ride. This is a relatively common problem for people that are the size of professional athletes, for example (especially NBA size and NFL size people)