I survived the Ejection Seat in Branson!
Written: Aug 13 '00
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Pros: you get the chance to feel like a human blender!!!
Cons: paying $25 to find out how really stupid you can be
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What the heck is the Ejection Seat?
I'm sure many of you that have gone to amusement parks have seen this contraption. The Ejection Seat is composed of two tall beams with bungey cords dangling from each, with a round metal frame in the center of those bungey cords. Within the round metal frame are two seats, side by side, with a large amount of harnesses laying in each.
What exactly does the Ejection Seat do?
The Ejection Seat is pulled down towards the ground until the bungey cords are taut. The Seat is then release shooting the riders into the air with incredible force. The riders then bounce up and down until the Seat comes to a stop.
Why on earth did I do this??!!??
Wonderful question!!!! I'm asking myself this now! This thing will make absolutely anyone nauseous for at least an hour after getting off the Seat! I sat down in the Seat where a guy who looked to be maybe 21 strapped me in. I had slip-on sandals and jokingly said that my shoes will probably go flying. The man strapping me in says "Yup" and takes away my shoes! I sat in the seat barefoot, with my feet strapped together, a harness running across my chest so tight I could barely breath, and a lap belt. The instructions I received will make anyone with common sense nauseous. I was told to put my arms across my chest, and to hold the harness really closely to my chin. This was done so that my neck does not whip forward as I'm thrown into the air. At this time I started to realize that this Ejection Seat is highly dangerous.
Believe it or not, I continued this ride even after realizing how dangerous it could be. My body was flung with incredible force straight up into the air. The circular frame then twisted to where my body was being dropped back towards the hard ground face first. I felt this huge pressure behind my eyes as I watched the ground coming closer and closer. Oh my God, why did I chose to do this?? After flipping and bouncing up and down for maybe two minutes the ride was over. My stomach had no clue what to do with the breakfast that had been blended like a human milkshake. I was so nauseous for at least an hour afterwards. But hey! I got a sticker showing how brave (read stupid!) I had been riding on the Ejection Seat!
I don't think I can really recommend this ride to anyone. No matter what shape your body is in, it's too dangerous to depend on your hands to control your neck as you are thrust at high speeds into the air. But, if you are feeling like doing something really stupid, this would definitely be the ride!
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