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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: Rollercoasters!
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Date: 12 Jul 90 21:29:37 GMT
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[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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