DarienLaker Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I say that the Mantis name get "relocated" to one of the "Flight Deck" coasters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Maverick - Has two inversions and isn't focused on them. So much so that I don't even think of them as inversions even though they are, and they don't feel like inversions when on the ride. I'm in fudging love with your posts, you need your own TV show for Travel especially in the UK with your somewhat dark humor All of my mean spirited humor gets cut from the Travel shows... Producer: "You can't call people pussies!" Me: "But they ARE pussies if they are going to bitch about a stupid restraint on a perfectly good ride." Producer: "I know that, but you just can't say it on the show." Me: "Then what do you want me to say?" Producer: "I dunno, tell me how tall the ride is or something..." *sigh* But yes, people who complain about Maverick's restraints are, in fact... pussies. And they deserve whatever pain they get while riding. LOL (I seriously did), post of the year. I can just imagine Robb having that argument with the producer, that was a hilarious visual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiDude02 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Here's what I'm expecting:Mantis in itself isn't going anywhere. I'm expecting floorless trains (which alludes to Mantis being "squashed" as I think the floorless trains are slightly shorter than the stand-ups), the ride to be repainted and to be renamed. The Mantis name gets used for a ride at another CF park, which alludes to Mantis being "relocated." Well what is interesting is that squished reference is the local tv media outlets last night reported that Mantis is being "dismantled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Here's what I'm expecting:Mantis in itself isn't going anywhere. I'm expecting floorless trains (which alludes to Mantis being "squashed" as I think the floorless trains are slightly shorter than the stand-ups), the ride to be repainted and to be renamed. The Mantis name gets used for a ride at another CF park, which alludes to Mantis being "relocated." Well what is interesting is that squished reference is the local tv media outlets last night reported that Mantis is being "dismantled". We all know how accurate the news is with amusement-parky stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigil Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Does anyone think that if Mantis is getting retrofitted with floorless trains they will be a new design? Like with B&M's new restraint system or other bells and whistles that would make it more of a big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How would they handle the different heartline if they switch to seated trains? Sheikra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay20016 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How would they handle the different heartline if they switch to seated trains? Sheikra Sheikra's heartline didn't change, they "simply" removed floor sections to make them more open. They've also always had the tiered seating if that is what you're thinking about... As for Mantis, it is the only coaster I've been on that came with groping. For some reason, every time I rode that thing, the attendants in the station would not hesitate to just go all touchy feely in that area. Every. Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krakenmaniac Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I don't know what yall are talking about. Mantis being squashed doesn't directly mean it's going to change into a pure floorless ,but a floorless stand up. There is still the bicycle seat, and it will be the exact same trains, just with no floor. Mantis is not going to be squashed, our nads are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewesker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I say that the Mantis name get "relocated" to one of the "Flight Deck" coasters! At least "The Bat" dodged that bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) How would they handle the different heartline if they switch to seated trains? Sheikra Sheikra's heartline didn't change, they "simply" removed floor sections to make them more open. They've also always had the tiered seating if that is what you're thinking about... As for Mantis, it is the only coaster I've been on that came with groping. For some reason, every time I rode that thing, the attendants in the station would not hesitate to just go all touchy feely in that area. Every. Time. Moving the heartline a few millimeters lower will transfer in newtons. Which is, my guesstimate, approximately a .25m change in heartline. Which is a change of 0.25 - 0.50 Gs. Food for thought. Edited September 4, 2014 by JonnyRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I say that the Mantis name get "relocated" to one of the "Flight Deck" coasters! At least "The Bat" dodged that bullet. That leaves Cedar Fair with two "Flight Deck" coasters left, so my wild guess is that Cedar Fair renames one of the "Flight Deck" coasters to "Mantis" and Cedar Point converts the coaster formerly known as "Mantis" to something else as a floorless coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Months ago, a poster came into this thread and told everyone what was happening for 2015, including a floorless Mantis among other things. it seemed legit. I'd prefer if they just replaced Mantis with a new B&M of some kind (Dive Machine!) but where there's smoke there's fire. I think 2016 is a brand new coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 As for Mantis, it is the only coaster I've been on that came with groping. For some reason, every time I rode that thing, the attendants in the station would not hesitate to just go all touchy feely in that area. Every. Time. I can't tell if your complaining about the groping, or not... I'm going to go with not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I really hope some crazy, rare inverting flat ride comes along with that. CP doesn't really have that many anymore. (Only Witches Wheel?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewesker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I say that the Mantis name get "relocated" to one of the "Flight Deck" coasters! At least "The Bat" dodged that bullet. That leaves Cedar Fair with two "Flight Deck" coasters left, so my wild guess is that Cedar Fair renames one of the "Flight Deck" coasters to "Mantis" and Cedar Point converts the coaster formerly known as "Mantis" to something else as a floorless coaster! Mantis becomes Flight Deck. Your head explodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Son of Phantom's Revenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Son of Phantom's Revenge? Yeah right, I'm thinking more of "Banshee's Revenge on Mantis"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Banshee the Revenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't know what yall are talking about. Mantis being squashed doesn't directly mean it's going to change into a pure floorless ,but a floorless stand up. There is still the bicycle seat, and it will be the exact same trains, just with no floor. Mantis is not going to be squashed, our nads are!! Thanks for the laugh tonight. Let's call it Nadtis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Here are some names for the floorless remodeled Mantis that I think Cedar Point should use *Mantis: The Revenge *Banshee *Mantis: Floorless Coaster *Mantis' Fury *Steel Beast *Not Another Snake Coaster *Iron Banshee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Centurion or Interceptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Time Machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Dizzy Love & Whirling Passion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Maybe Cedar Point should look at these names *Enforcer *Reaper *The Green Creature from Lake Eire *Maximum Velocity Force *The Bug *Steel Viper *Iron Dragon Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Nope! * Roller Coaster * Coaster * the Ride * the Staminator (Onion reference ) * Magic Un-floored Thrill Ride Machine Device 1996-o-matictron! * Magic Shock * Dragon's fairy dust or *the Magic Rampage of the Mystical, Humorous, Floating Donkey! Cedar Fair would be insane not to choose those names! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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