Coasterguy21 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 ^Unknown. There's been a few teasers here and there, but nothing to be too excited about. We'll get it when we get it. Just the prospects of it being a thrill ride like McClure states excites me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A new teaser was posted on twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyClarkCP/status/503884334106169347 Hmm, seat cushion, chair back, seat back, sit back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^ Sounds like it's hinting towards sitdown/floorless trains on Mantis. Would be very happy if that happened . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 How are dispatch times on Mantis? Would Floorless trains increase capacity? I know that floorless coasters have to have the floor go down, but I am pretty sure that some people would require operator assistance on a stand-up because they aren't used to the restraining system. Could floorless trains mean shorter lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I never know the movable floors affected capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 How are dispatch times on Mantis? Would Floorless trains increase capacity? I know that floorless coasters have to have the floor go down, but I am pretty sure that some people would require operator assistance on a stand-up because they aren't used to the restraining system. Could floorless trains mean shorter lines? Mantis was designed to run 3 trains, but only runs 2. So yes, adding a 3rd train would increase capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think its safe to say that floorless trains would definitely help capacity - stand up restraints are more complicated than the standard sit down restraints which would make it so people could be loaded faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^A little informal survey via the live cams shows Mantis dispatching fairly quickly for a stand-up but not fast enough to warrant three trains in 2014. Typically, a train hits the lift as the second hits the final brakes before the station. Running three trains would only result in double stacking behind the station. With floorless trains, they could probably have one on the lift, one in the post-midcourse track and one loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 IF they decided to change Mantis' trains, I think the cheaper option would be to just go as a sit-down, since I'm pretty sure they would have to redesign the station floor and track in the station since it would need to be wider for all the moving parts. Does that sound feasible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagmMForce247 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have no idea if it would be feasible, but goodness I wish they could put a new station on Mantis. It is so small and UGLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgoAndM Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If Mantis is changed to a sit-down the station can stay the same besides the changes that CF would want to make. If Mantis is changed to a floorless, I'd like the current station to be taken down to have a bigger station (^), that can have more capacity for train loading / people (if possible), and can fit the new additions specifically for a floorless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^I'd be okay with a sit down train. I think they're good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If it does get new trains it seems like floor-less is the best option. They already have rides like Maverick and Corkscrew which would be a little bit too similar I feel. Plus the GP would get more excited over floor-less than plain sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've been thinking if the next floorless/sitting B&M coaster will feature these new restraints given that they were already applied to inverts. I also wonder if the two dive machines for Europe next year will have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Oh Tony..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I don't like the mantis station either. It's style is kind of ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 So Bryan tweets out to watch a POV of Mantis and then Tony tweets out to watch a POV of Mean Streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgoAndM Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^ Let the speculation begin.. ..again Mantis is the floorless as said before, with retheme. Mean Streak is fix it up or TEAR IT DOWN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^ Let the speculation begin.. ..againMantis is the floorless as said before, with retheme. Mean Streak is fix it up or TEAR IT DOWN TEAR DOWN Mean Streak Tony! Invite us to come tear it down. Mean Streak is running a bit better this year, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 So Bryan tweets out to watch a POV of Mantis and then Tony tweets out to watch a POV of Mean Streak. Now I'm torn on whether it's sitdown/floorless Mantis or RMC Mean Streak. Either one would be great. My guess is that both of those will eventually happen, with one of them coming next year. I also predict that whatever comes next year will also get renamed King James (assuming they're really serious about that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterguy21 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 They're just playing some games. I doubt either of them are going anywhere. It's at that point that you really got to wonder what is going in. We know it'll be a thrill ride judging by what McClure said to the papers. It was stated that the off-season tour will not want to be missed this year. Just so many options. I bet they showed the two coasters just for giggles. If not, one of them may be the next King James. To be honest, I highly doubt that either of them will be changed. The floorless Mantis has been a pipe dream for years and everyone always swears its going to happen the next season. Same with the RMC Makeover on Mean Streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgoAndM Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Let's just hope CF will work with RMC on this one rather than some other group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 They pretty much are guaranteed and to happen eventually, they're the two worst coasters in the park and like Disaster Transport need to be and will be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterguy21 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^Does a park really ever "have to" or "need to" do anything though? It's all just enthusiasts "wish lists". The park knows how things are operating and maybe the ridership numbers both pull in are justifiable to NOT do renovations on them. Nothing was ever stated that "it will happen". Disaster Transport broke down a lot and the building was an eyesore on the beach. It also sat in the exact area they wanted to build a new coaster in. That's why it went. Same with Space Spiral. Not as much of an eyesore and definitely iconic, but it was a maintenance nightmare and its ridership just wasn't justifiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A long line on Mean Streak is a one train wait and there isn't a single person who says they want to ride again. Mantis is liked a little bit more but everyone I've talked to hates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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