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iPhone 4 flew off a giant rollercoaster and survived
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I have never seen a coaster like that ever. Most coasters I've been on (which is alot as I'm a bit of an adreneline junkie) go right over the waiting line/crowd/people walking to other areas of the theme park. No nets whatsoever.
I've had all my money (change not notes) fall put my pocket once and hit people behind me and on the ground. I didn't even know untill a few people behind me approached me. Luckily they laughed about it.
That's an extreme liability risk, not having nets to protect the people. All I know is that sheikra and newer rollercoaster models have to have nets built to protect from falling debris. But one without I've actually never seen before. One stray cell phone and the entire theme park has a lawsuit on their hands.
Maybe the laws where you are are more stricter then where I am because even the newest rides here don't have nets. If anything they are getting more and more likely to hit someone on the ground.
I had a cell phone come within INCHES of my head at Universal Studios in Orlando. We had just got off the Hulk rollercoaster when a cell phone flew down and crashed right next to my feet.
It might not have killed me but with at the speed it was travelling I'm pretty sure I would have been lucky to walk away with only a concussion if it had hit me.
Ouch, sorry to hear that OP.
Maybe safety is not a concern in the UK, but in the US, nets are required by theme parks (or law, not sure, but they are required). Too much liability if someone was to be injured.
For reference, Sheikra, Montu, and Kumba at Busch Gardens have nets and so does The Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
Maybe safety is not a concern in the UK, but in the US, nets are required by theme parks (or law, not sure, but they are required). Too much liability if someone was to be injured.
For reference, Sheikra, Montu, and Kumba at Busch Gardens have nets and so does The Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
If there were nets then they don't perform their job very well... (see my post above).
Wow, glad you're okay. Things look like they could miss the net all together actually. I've seen sunglasses and hats up there, but never a phone.
Wow, glad you're okay. Things look like they could miss the net all together actually. I've seen sunglasses and hats up there, but never a phone.
You aren't the only one
I wish I had taken a picture of the phone though... It was mutilated.
I've gone on roler costers with my iPhones but non the less I'm still scared to let other people touch it .
Not in California, Knotts as well as 6 Flags and Disneyland the rides have no nets. As another poster mentioned many rides fly over passenger wasting in line. Many if these rides have little cabinets you can store your valuables in, however I wouldn't feel to secure with leaving my iPhone in some box with others passengers items. If your one of the last off the ride you might ever see your iPhone again..
By that logic, so could a shoe if it flew off.
HOW CAN YOU BRING A SHOE WITH YOU ON A ROLLERCOASTER?
Next time, get some pockets with a zipper on it.
Or at least some type of a pouch/bag with the zipper. This would have been way less expensive than having to replace an iPhone.