Harmony abyss slide shoe question

[brenderlou]

Anyone know if closed toe shoes are necessary for the slide or is sandals/flip flops ok?

 

 

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[chawkjewel]

I went in sandals.

 

 

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[steamboats]

No closed shoes needed. Your feet are inside the sliding mat.

 

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[dctravel]

I went in flip flops. You sit in a sort of sack, so shoes really aren't an issue. You cannot wear hats, glasses, or purses, however.

 

 

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[Desert Cruizers]

Saw a video yesterday on the Abyss from someone post and that looks like fun.

[waterbug123]

Anyone know if closed toe shoes are necessary for the slide or is sandals/flip flops ok?

 

 

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The bottom end of the mat is kind of folded over so it's like your feet are going inside a bag. Thus, no real risk of shoes coming off. If I recall correctly wore flip flops. Didn't see them saying anything to anybody about shoes.

[heatherb1958]

I did the Abyss 4 times on the TA. One of our party did it in heels and a dress . Not quite recommended but can be done , just have to remember the 'dismount' Whe you get to the bottom.

 

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[CanobieFan]

Umm.... you can't wear glasses?

[dctravel]

They made be take mine off and fold them in the neckline of my shirt. I thought it was odd.

 

 

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[CanobieFan]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be on Harmony in late January and the big slide was one thing I was looking forward to the most. (Pretty much plan on riding it as soon as I get on board!) And I'm a glasses wearer.

[steamboats]

Had to take off my glasses (and put them into the pocket of my slacks :eek:).

 

You are allowed to take a camera but it has to be fixed on your body (chest, head...).

 

And you have to have dry clothes! No wet swim wear allowed.

 

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[Moon Orchid]

How about zip lining. Do you need to bring tennis shoes ? Thank you.

[Clarea]

How about zip lining. Do you need to bring tennis shoes ? Thank you.

They want shows that won't slip off. Sandals with velcro straps were OK. Fliip-flops were not OK.

[steamboats]

They want shows that won't slip off. Sandals with velcro straps were OK. Fliip-flops were not OK.

 

On all three Oasis class ships closed shoes and socks were required for the zip line. If you don´t have any they usually have some of the rock wall climbing shoes available.

 

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[Moon Orchid]

They want shows that won't slip off. Sandals with velcro straps were OK. Fliip-flops were not OK.

 

Thank you :)

[Ourusualbeach]

They want shows that won't slip off. Sandals with velcro straps were OK. Fliip-flops were not OK.

 

Like everything it must vary by the attendant. They wouldn't let me on the zipline with a pair of lace up Sperry deck shoes that were a lot more secure than my daughters running shoes.

[Desert Cruizers]

I can understand the glasses, they wouldn't want them dislodged and poking you in your eyes.

[steamboats]

I can understand the glasses, they wouldn't want them dislodged and poking you in your eyes.

 

Actually there´s no danger of dislodgeing your glasses or poking them into your eyes. The main danger is to hurt your elbows when you don´t keep them close to your body :D!

 

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[CanobieFan]

I wonder what the real reason is with glasses on the slide. Can you have them on, on the zipline?

 

I did both the Zip and Coaster at Labadee with my glasses on just fine, never asked to remove them or anything. Hell, I ride real roller coasters and such with them on, never lost them or anything.

[dctravel]

No, they made me take my glasses of for the zip line too. No hats on either ride either come to think of it.

 

 

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[steamboats]

I wonder what the real reason is with glasses on the slide. Can you have them on, on the zipline?

 

I had to put them down on Harmony and Oasis. But last year on Allure they had a ribbon to "fix" my glasses to my head (sorry, I don´t even know the German word for that thing, it´s a neopren ribbon) and with that I was allowed to keep my glasses. First time ever I saw what I was doing :D:eek::D!

 

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[CanobieFan]

Hmm, I think its funny that on the official RCCL site... they show people riding the slide with glasses ON. I wonder if I make a stink about it, they'll me keep mine on. "If glasses aren't allowed, you probably shouldn't show people sliding with glasses on... on your website" and then roll my eyes :P

[Pomperaugrr]

Hmm, I think its funny that on the official RCCL site... they show people riding the slide with glasses ON. I wonder if I make a stink about it, they'll me keep mine on. "If glasses aren't allowed, you probably shouldn't show people sliding with glasses on... on your website" and then roll my eyes :P

 

You can't wear your glasses when you roll your eyes. It's a new RCCL rule... ;)

 

Eric

Edited November 29, 2016 by Pomperaugrr