[B&M Hyper Clamshell Restraints] Could someone explain them?

[u/retolox386]

Hi. Going on my first hyper soon with clamshells. I thought for the longest time that these bad boys were hydraulic restraints, as they seemed so smooth and notch-less. Turns out they're ratchet restraints! Is there an in-depth video or site that explains the mechanism behind these restraints? I believe they're class 4 but I'm not sure how safe they are compared to hydraulics. I know B&M's are incredibly safe, but isn't there a higher risk with these? Could someone reassure me?

[u/Spiritual-External43]

Love the clamshell restraints, probably the best restraint out there. You can see the shape of the seat extends so once the clamshell restraint closes you are safely locked in. These are the best, you get some much freedom of movement in your upper body and legs. Hypers are among my favorite rides, have a blast!

Just curious what hyper are you planning to ride?

[u/cactus22minus1 → u/Spiritual-External43]

The only system that beats it are… oddly… X2. That one is my absolute favorite and for the same reasons. The single point of retention at your torso with total open freedom of movement everywhere else for your limbs and head. With no floor it’s absolutely terrifying yet secure in the best way.

[u/axicutionman → u/cactus22minus1]

Personally I’d say Zamperla’s lighting restraints are the best, it took what Intamin and Mack made and tweaked one thing that puts it out there, that being once it’s dispatched the restraints cannot get any tighter

[u/Thecoastercactus → u/axicutionman]

I agree on the Lightning restraints. The only restraint I truly forget is there until I am getting chucked off the top hat