[misc.handicap] Rollercoasters!

Guy.Fisher@f539.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Guy Fisher) (07/04/90)

Index Number: 9041

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

I've heard from a few people that it is possible to ride 'Coasters
at many parks if someone accompanying you gets you in.  Do you know
if there is any limit concerning level of injury or physical
capability?  Any hints as to the ins and outs of 'Coaster riding?
I love Rollercoasters, but since my injury I haven't seriously
thought about the possibility of riding again.

Based on your message to Chad Harris (22 Jun 90) you have
experienced quite a lot of Rollercoaster riding.  Certainly would
appreciate hearing about it.

Thanks
-- Guy M. Fisher

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Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (07/13/90)

Index Number: 9121

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 GF>   I've heard from a few people that it is possible to ride 'Coasters
 GF>   at many parks if someone accompanying you gets you in.  Do you 

        Today most parks are very willing to let you ride at your
own risk.  They require you to provide your own assistants.
        I had a friend who would pick me up bodily and put me in
the coaster. We were all sorta the rebel type and didn't give
them a chance.  If all else failed we threaten to come back with
a reporter and picket.  It was fun.
        I suggest a cushion if the coaster seats are not padded
because of the shearing forces on the butt.  Try a coaster with
lap and seat harness first to check on your upper body stability.
        Go for it.
                                -=joe=-

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