Should Fatties be barred from waterparks?

[ImnoMensa]

I would think that a commercial place running a water ride would build in a safety factor far exceeding any expected weight problems that might occur.

[Beelzebaby666]

Originally Posted by itsbob

THey say one person was above the singles weight limit, I don't think it was the 11 year old.. but the 280 pound dad.

The other family.. 2 kids, a teenager and an adult, exceeded the 700 pound weight limit.. If a sign is up telling you the weight limit, the park shouldn't have to take you aside and tell you or weigh you.

MMM

I have seen fatter than that guy, in a thong I've seen 'em on water slides to boot

I assumed this was individual tubes, not a multi-person tube. I dont' think the child's injury occurred from the ride itself, but perhaps her daddy fell on her.

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[HeadCase]

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[HouseCat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by ImnoMensa

I would think that a commercial place running a water ride would build in a safety factor far exceeding any expected weight problems that might occur.

You would think. I wonder what OSHA has to say about this. When they're last inspection was... what, if any safety criteria a public waterslide park is required to follow.

This story reminds me of that movie Norbit...when Rasputia gets to the top of the slide the guy tells her she's overweight and she says, "What the hell are you talking about weight limit? I'm 135!"

[bcp (Premo)]

Originally Posted by HouseCat

You would think. I wonder what OSHA has to say about this. When they're last inspection was... what, if any safety criteria a public waterslide park is required to follow.

This story reminds me of that movie Norbit...when Rasputia gets to the top of the slide the guy tells her she's overweight and she says, "What the hell are you talking about weight limit? I'm 135!"

I love that scene

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[Rosehaven]

And to further the discussion, fat people should pay more taxes since they don't take care of themselves. To make an even more pointed remark, we should all be taxed for buying foods that aren't healthy--i.e. microwave popcorn. Fat people should pay more for cable TV too.

Originally Posted by Nonno

An 11-year-old girl was hurt on a water slide at Rapids Water Park the day before an incident on a different slide sent a family of four to the hospital. In both cases, riders' weights are being eyed as causes.

Water park accident was 2nd of week

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[Chain729 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by shiki

In some newer cars the passenger side airbag will deactivate based on ones weight. I find that very disconcerting.

Why? Airbag is designed for a 6 foot 200 lb man. It could cause serious injury to someone much smaller.

Originally Posted by Rosehaven

And to further the discussion, fat people should pay more taxes since they don't take care of themselves. To make an even more pointed remark, we should all be taxed for buying foods that aren't healthy--i.e. microwave popcorn. Fat people should pay more for cable TV too.

[frozenrain]

can you imagine if someone got stuck in one of those tunnel water chutes.There would be a big pile up behind them.Sorry I know it is a serious topic but just have a vision of all these people stuck behind the obstruction makes me laugh-as long as nobody is hurt of course.