LibrarianBecky Posted October 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I was making reservations of my upcoming Anthem cruise. I didn't realize this, but I guess there is a weight limit for the North Star? My husband doesn't make the cut. I feel bad because he was really looking forward to it. Not really a question, just wanted to share this info in case it would help anyone else. I reserved a spot for my son and I still....but I'm sad we won't be able to do it as a family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I was making reservations of my upcoming Anthem cruise. I didn't realize this, but I guess there is a weight limit for the North Star? My husband doesn't make the cut. I feel bad because he was really looking forward to it. Not really a question, just wanted to share this info in case it would help anyone else. I reserved a spot for my son and I still....but I'm sad we won't be able to do it as a family. I don't remember any weight limit on Northstar, only I-Fly. With Northstar they can just take less people and balance out the weight. Try walking by late afternoon before dinner on boarding day, we did any no one was there. The three of us did it alone and still had our reservation. Worth a try..........also wheelchairs are allowed and they can be quite heavy, they never asked about that. Good luck and have a nice cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Aider Posted October 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Would you please specify the weight limit. I believe you cannot be over 6'2" and no more than 230lbs. Correct me if I'm wrong. So sorry your DH can't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeCerevisi Posted October 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There is a weight limit, I think I read 300 lbs on the sign. I recall hearing it was in case the Northstar needed to be evacuated by rope and harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted October 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There is a weight limit, I think I read 300 lbs on the sign. I recall hearing it was in case the Northstar needed to be evacuated by rope and harness. Good post, not sure its right, but it sounds locigal. We were trapped on a tower at an amusement park and people had to be hand cranked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There is a weight limit, I think I read 300 lbs on the sign. I recall hearing it was in case the Northstar needed to be evacuated by rope and harness. I still do not understand the height/weight limit. It's like you're not going to hit your head, and with weight, you can take one less person. What about people in wheelchairs? The chair weighs as much a a little person, and how are they supposed to get off in case of emergency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted October 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I still do not understand the height/weight limit. It's like you're not going to hit your head, and with weight, you can take one less person. What about people in wheelchairs? The chair weighs as much a a little person, and how are they supposed to get off in case of emergency? The person in the chair can be put in the harness and lowered without the chair, so for an emergency evacuation the weight of the wheel chair is immaterial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted October 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I am curious about this also. I am right on the line at 230 and depending if they go flat footed or in shoes, I am either right at 5'11" or 6'. I read one post where IFly had a 230 limit on someone under 6' and those 6' and other, 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandConnie Posted October 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There is a weight limit, I think I read 300 lbs on the sign. I recall hearing it was in case the Northstar needed to be evacuated by rope and harness. I read that here too...kinda makes sense I guess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted October 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I was making reservations of my upcoming Anthem cruise. I didn't realize this, but I guess there is a weight limit for the North Star? My husband doesn't make the cut. I feel bad because he was really looking forward to it. Not really a question, just wanted to share this info in case it would help anyone else. I reserved a spot for my son and I still....but I'm sad we won't be able to do it as a family. Hi :) The weight limit per person for Northstar is 300 lbs. See below.. :) Edited October 27, 2016 by PortSideCruzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I am curious about this also. I am right on the line at 230 and depending if they go flat footed or in shoes, I am either right at 5'11" or 6'. I read one post where IFly had a 230 limit on someone under 6' and those 6' and other, 250. I don't see any problem with you on the Northstar. The above limits on I-FLY are true. You must be weighed with closed toe shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Aider Posted October 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Would you please specify the weight limit. I believe you cannot be over 6'2" and no more than 230lbs. Correct me if I'm wrong. So sorry your DH can't do it. Sorry, I was thinking about the I-Fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted October 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I don't see any problem with you on the Northstar. The above limits on I-FLY are true. You must be weighed with closed toe shoes. Great.... works for me, I will be 6'..... Thanks Edited October 27, 2016 by troykahack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted October 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) They weigh everyone. DH and I rode in April and he now knows how much I weigh :rolleyes: The weight limit isn't for Northstar itself. It's for the harness they have to use if they have to evacuate it while it's elevated. Edited October 27, 2016 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2016 They weigh everyone. DH and I rode in April and he now knows how much I weigh :rolleyes: The weight limit isn't for Northstar itself. It's for the harness they have to use if they have to evacuate it while it's elevated. I read they only weigh you if someone in the group looks like they might exceed the limits. Then everybody gets weighed so as not to single them out. Or maybe that was iFly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great.... works for me, I will be 6'..... Thanks It's easier to lose weight than to get taller. ;):eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted October 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It's easier to lose weight than to get taller. ;):eek: 225 before cruise and 71 3/4" bare footed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted October 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I read they only weigh you if someone in the group looks like they might exceed the limits. Then everybody gets weighed so as not to single them out. Or maybe that was iFly When we went, they weighed everyone. DH and I are nowhere near the max. And, no one in our group was either. Edited October 27, 2016 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted October 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2016 When we went, they weighed everyone. DH and I are nowhere near the max. And, no one in our group was either. Nobody in our group was weighed for the ifly in August. Didn't see anyone weighed while we were there. Maybe it depends on who is working in that area at the time? Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I still do not understand the height/weight limit. It's like you're not going to hit your head, and with weight, you can take one less person. What about people in wheelchairs? The chair weighs as much a a little person, and how are they supposed to get off in case of emergency? not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowlander Posted October 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I read they only weigh you if someone in the group looks like they might exceed the limits. Then everybody gets weighed so as not to single them out. Or maybe that was iFly That is not how it was done when I was on Anthem. Everyone was weighed when they joined the line for North Star, the attendant did not wait for everyone to show and then weigh them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted October 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 27, 2016 That is not how it was done when I was on Anthem. Everyone was weighed when they joined the line for North Star, the attendant did not wait for everyone to show and then weigh them. Might depend on the worker, we weren't weighed for either ifly or north star on anthem last August Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 27, 2016 not really Really!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 27, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Really!!:)What do you think an average wheel chair weighs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 27, 2016 They weren't weighing groups that I saw when we went on in August. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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