Nets

[elmerfudd]

This might come across as a completly stupid question, but its been bugging me for a while.
What are the nets for on certain rides? Are they simply decorative or are they actually there for a reason?

Rush has them:

Incredible hulk has one (Very bottom of the picture):

And weirdly Colossus at thorpe park as a metal cage under its barel rolls but only under a certain bit?
Why is that?

 

[Ben]

They do what all nets do - catch fish.

 

[AmandaPanda]

Because thoughs are usually the areas people drop things from rides, especially on inverting rides and swinging rides.

 

[bazpa]

Don't be silly Ben - those nets are up in the air. There aren't any flying fish in Thorpe park are there?

 

[elmerfudd]

Ohhhh really? Ahhh that does make abit of sence.
What about the colossus cage then under the barel rolls? Its in such a specific place, surly that little bit is the most likley place for things to fall out?

 

[AmandaPanda]

I believe it's over the path section.

 

[Gazza]

Plus that part of the ride doesn't have any strong forces to keep stuff pinned inside your pockets.

 

[furie]

Don't be silly Ben - those nets are up in the air. There aren't any flying fish in Thorpe park are there?

I almost actually really did PMSL at that - nice Barry! :lol:

Erm, yes - they're a H&S measure to protect people from potential falling objects off the ride. Though they fail at stopping the rides from falling to bits

 

[elmerfudd]

That is sweet guys, thankyouuu