Never heard that before. In fact, I think it says on the signs that all lose items should be secure, but doesn't say not permitted as it does on some other rides (though, it's obvious they never proofread the signsI was asked to remove mine for TH13TEEN on Easter Saturday which I found extremely odd.
Think they've replaced them now. shame, the ride isn't the same without the scent of all the previous riders neck sweatI'd love to see the results for the foam pads on The Smiler restraints...
Oh how I've missed the Eau de Smiler!