Park Spy February 2015

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PARK 2, AZ

First Contact: Automated machine. Chose operator.
Answering phone: Female.
API: Stated question.
Staff: Sure thing, happy to help you. We don’t have an actual weight restriction because our harnesses can hold cars. I mean, like, tons! Basically he would have to be able to fit into our harnesses. How tall is he?
API: He’s pretty tall, right around 6’3”.
Staff: OK. And how much does he weigh, roughly?
API: He’s right around 250.
Staff: No problem. That should be fine because, you know, basically I would be worried if you said he was 250 pounds and he was like 5’5”. Then the weight would be distributed more widely than what his proportions are now. Does that make sense?
API: No problem, I know what you mean! So for these kind of activities it’s more about weight distribution, it seems?
Staff: Yes, exactly. For our park it is. Our harness’s maximum size is 41 inches at the waist. If you want to measure his waist to make sure he’ll be able to fit in the harness, that would be the best place to start…
API: I can do that. No problem! And so as long as he can fit into the harness and is physically fit enough, then he can do all the courses?
Staff: Absolutely. Just a quick tip however, we have guests sometimes who say they are extremely fit and try the hardest course right off the bat and then end up coming down the blue course, which is the intermediate course. Ha Ha! You know, we let everyone try it, but it’s always good to start small.
API: Hah! Sure thing. Well, thanks so much. I’ll go home and measure his waist to be sure.
Staff: Sounds good. Hope to see you guys soon!

Rating: 8.5
Comment: Lots of patience, a friendly attitude, and made sure I understood exactly what to expect. High points all around.
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