JonnyRCT3 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This ride can go one of two ways: 1. Unbearably painful, if sitting in wrong seat or not standing correctly. 2. Relatively smooth, and an overall very enjoyable ride. Just make sure you've got some "room" before the restraints lock. And avoid any seat past half-train. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterlover420 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ^I usually find that when rides need to be "ridden correctly" or else you'll have a bad ride, they're probably not that great of a ride. Even rides like Magnum or Skyrush will hurt me, but despite that I still consider them amazing rides. In my opinion, it's not only that Mantis is rough or the restraint system is terribly bad, I just think the layout is boring. Especially the second half. I would definitely not consider it a jewel... That aside, the coverage is pretty cool! I always like finding hidden things from ride construction that you don't commonly see floating around. It's funny to see how far computer rendrering has gone Link to post Share on other sites
mangoman15 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I agree that Mantis can be painful sometimes, but I still think its a great ride. It also has one of my favorite paint jobs of any ride at the park. Link to post Share on other sites
Yamez 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm not at the computer right now (I'm answering from my phone) but I remember when I would right click on them they were like 7mb. They're pretty large, they open larger than my computer screen though lol. (I'm no expert here so I hope that answered your question) Thats plenty good, just let me know or post 'em here when you can. It'll be appreciated! As for Mantis, when I worked the ride I learned how to ride it, and when the trims are off and the MCBR isn't grabbing its actually quite spectacular. Unfortunately that rarely ever happens, so If it helps any the ride is at its best usually toward the end of the day, it can haul a$$ through the first half and get quite whippy through the corkscrew after the MCBR. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDipper 80 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^I really do think that when you spend enough quality time with a ride, you grow to love it, regardless of whether or not it's the "best". After working on Mantis, it became one of my favorite rides to just ride again and again on my days off. Link to post Share on other sites
ernierocker 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^I usually find that when rides need to be "ridden correctly" or else you'll have a bad ride, they're probably not that great of a ride. Even rides like Magnum or Skyrush will hurt me, but despite that I still consider them amazing rides. In my opinion, it's not only that Mantis is rough or the restraint system is terribly bad, I just think the layout is boring. Especially the second half. I would definitely not consider it a jewel... This exactly. And to add to that, I am not a fan AT ALL of stand up coasters. The only one I can stand to ride is Georgia Scorcher since it is usually a smooth ride with a fun layout. Mantis besides looking impressive in its location, did absolutely nothing for me. Link to post Share on other sites
UrbanLegend 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The only one I can stand to ride... Link to post Share on other sites
Fooz 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I love mantis' second half, its so wacky with a lot of changes in direction. Much more interesting than most looping B&M endings, I think. (So sick of interlocking corkscrews) Link to post Share on other sites
DougMJr 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 My last trip to CP I rode Mantis around 8PM, and really really enjoyed it. My legs were sore from walking all day and the G force pulling the blood to my legs really helped afterwards. From what I could tell the trim was off and we barely slowed down at the MCBR. Maybe I just had a good run, but I found it enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterjohnh 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Space spiral is gone Link to post Share on other sites
Tbcoasterfan 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^ Ah you beat me to it! Space Spiral came down this morning. This picture was sent to me (Sorry for the poor quality, it was taken with a cell phone camera). Link to post Share on other sites
Geauga Dog 1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^Wow, that just looks... unreal. They weren't kidding when they said they would just rip the tower down. Link to post Share on other sites
DarienLaker 1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^^One word for Space Spiral, TIMBER! Link to post Share on other sites
UrbanLegend 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Did they really just make it fall like that?? I... guess they knew what they were doing. Link to post Share on other sites
pyrocoasterkid 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Here is the official video of Space Spiral's demolition from Cedar Point! Minus the failure of the camera rotation... here is a video just posted on YouTube. BOOM annnnd it's gone! Edited September 16, 2012 by robbalvey Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 26 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey, look! It's Dollywood's Timber Tower! Link to post Share on other sites
ernierocker 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's a pretty cool video besides the major fail on the orientation! Hopefully, some more close-up videos pop up here in the next couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites
nagro5 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Okay, that was cool. Link to post Share on other sites
oriolat 3 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey, look! It's Dollywood's Timber Tower! And it's running with less downtime! Ha! Link to post Share on other sites
dragonskeep 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) As a Sandusky native that tower is truly iconic to me. I feel bad watching it fall like that. I am glad to see Cedar Point had enough sense to drop it like that on the 12th and not the 11th. Edited September 12, 2012 by dragonskeep Link to post Share on other sites
Mrlittle 1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Boom goes the Dynamite!!! Link to post Share on other sites
xmichellex 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterStreak 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The official video shows a much better view of the tower landing. Awesome to see the cabin land perfectly in its little hole. Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalCoasters 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wow. At least it went out with a bang. Link to post Share on other sites
SLUSHIE 0 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I love the way the cabin actually moves upwards as it fell. Link to post Share on other sites
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