World's strongest brothers will keep bags safe for National Rollercoaster Day
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The world's strongest brothers will be doing their bit to help guests at an England theme park celebrate National Rollercoaster Day tomorrow.
Tom ‘The Albatross’ Stoltman and Luke Stoltman, from Invergordon, have been 'employed' by Chessington World of Adventures Resort as 'official bag holders’ for the day.
Guests at the theme park will be able to pile their belongings onto The Stoltman Brothers’ powerful arms so no one will need to hold the bags while the rest of the group goes on the rollercoasters.
Making the most of Tom Stoltman’s 6ft 9 wingspan, Chessington aims to get as many ‘designated bag holders’ on its coasters as possible.
Tom Stoltman – whose record for a stone lift is 286 kg – said: “I have been having a blast working with Chessington. I’ve lifted hundreds of kilos before, but I’ve never had to hold 47 bags while people go on rollercoasters! I hope I get to have a go on Mandrill Mayhem before the day is out.”
A spokesperson for the themen park said that the average full rucksack for a day visit to Chessington weighs 6kg – equating to Stoltman holding 47 bags on his arms.
Kevin McIlmurray, head of guest experience, at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, said: “At Chessington, there’s a ride for everyone – so we want to get everyone on the rides this National Rollercoaster Day.
"Our number one priority is for our guests to have fun, and we know they will be thrilled to have our Official Bag Holder free up their arms while they ride the coasters. Who better for Chessington – Britain’s Wildest Adventure – to partner with, than The Albatross. With his superhuman strength, riders will be able to load him up like a sort of human buckaroo.”
Chessington has over 40 rides and attractions, including World of Jumanji, and is home to the only Jumanji-themed rollercoaster in the world – Mandrill Mayhem.
