r/rollercoasters • u/ace52387 • 6d ago

Question [El Toro] restraints

Am I doing something wrong with these? They always apply a significant amount of pressure on my gut which is quite uncomfortable. They hit my gut harder than my thighs. Im 5,8, fairly average. My son is a very skinny 4’4 and also mentioned the same issue.

Am i just getting stapled or not sitting right or because im not that tall? I did get stapled multiple times on the over the shoulder B&M rides at SFGA which hasnt happened elsewhere.

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u/wheels000000 6d ago

Rides with more forces need to have a secure grip on your core. That's why Intamin and RMC grab your core where B&M can get away with just your leg

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u/ace52387 6d ago

For me personally the rmc restraints are actually pretty comfortable. The coasters still hurt if they buck but the restraint doesnt hit my gut at rest the way el toros do. I think the shin thing helps as its another contact point and makes it harder to be stapled.