hemmy Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Because why stand up? It is just a gimmick and really doesn't add fun to the ride. Imagine if these rides were made floorless sitdowns that would make them all more enjoyable in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Between King Cobra, Vortex (Carowinds), and Mantis.... Mantis dominates. I love this coaster. Great forces in the front, along with the perfect setting over half water half land. Vortex is second. It's a small little stand up, but the corkscrew packs a punch. Fun ride! King Cobra is last. It's a Togo....headbanging, from what I rememberd on the helix and trick track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewlcoasterdude Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 LoL Were you even big enough to ride King Cobra before it closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 ^^I love your sig. It loves you back I forgot to mention that I have been on Chang and King Cobra. I can't stand Chang and King Cobra was/is by far my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Is Riddlers still the tallest and fastest standup coaster in the world. Yes it is. For more than 9 years now. Because why stand up? It is just a gimmick and really doesn't add fun to the ride. Gimmick or not, I still think there are benefits of riding in a standing position. It's a more vunerable feeling position than sitting down and accentuates all the forces where they are positive or negative. (For those who've experienced airtime on a stand-up, you know what I'm talking about!) Imagine if these rides were made floorless sitdowns that would make them all more enjoyable in my opinion. They'd be less enjoyable. Stand-ups were designed around a different heartline than other looping coasters because of the standing position -- so most elements are drawn out longer or modified slightly to accomodate for the higher heartline. Going from a stand-up refitted with regular sit-down type trains would change the ride for the worse (less intense, much more boring). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Chang at SFKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytoremember Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Here are my favorites in order. These are all B&Ms 1.Georgia Scorcher-SFOG 2.Riddlers Revenge-SFMM 3.Mantis-CP 4.Vortex-Carowinds 5.Iron Wolf-SFGAm If I am not mistaken, that is also in order built. Coincidence, I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanTS Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Mantis, without the trim on the drop. That is one forceful beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Since I've only been on Mantis, I'm going to have to say...Mantis! (you would have never guessed, right ) Stand-ups are fun. You just need to learn how to ride them correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I don't understand why people don't just love these rides. I've loved every one I've been on, and I think they are more exciting then floorless coasters(Griff/Shi aside). I think they are lost art *cough*suspended*cough*, and I never though it would have ended with Scorcher. Each one was fantastic for its own reasons. BTW, am I the only one who's ridden PGA's Vortex? It's like a shorter, overly-contorted version of Scorcher. Seeing as it's my first stand-up, It has some sentimental value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMeasures Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've only been on 4 Stand-up coasters. But I will rank them. 1. Mantis 2. Iron Wolf 3. Chang 4. King Kobra It's obvious why King Kobra is number 4. Why would somebody make a head rest that is metal? Anyway, I love how forceful stand-up coasters can be. The inversions are allright, but what really makes a stand-up work in my opinion is the turns and twists. This is the reason why I really like Mantis and Iron Wolf. I think it is really cool. Though I think the only coaster I have ever blacked out on was Iron Wolf. Maybe Shock Wave at SFGAm but I don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Out of Riddler, Mantis, Shockwave (KD), and Vortex (KGA), RR by a standup mile. Love the swoops and Gs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Balder! Seriously, the only true stand-ups I've ridden are Shockwave and Scorcher. I think Scorcher is better, but I will hit a few stand-ups on the Midwest Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I’ve only been on one stand up coaster, and it was mantis. I loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgadviperboi Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I have been on three Stand Ups 1) Shockwave PKD 2) Shockwave GADV 3) Mantis Of the three I give the nods to the Shockwave at PKD. I do not mind "Togo Roughness" and felt that the forces applied on the PKD version were much more eventful than those on Mantis and Shockwave(GADV). I really enjoyed the helix at PKD and the bunny hops. I do wish that the bicycle seat were a bit more padded. Hopefully the installation remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darien Laker Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Eh i've only been on three. Mantis, Iron Wolf, SkyRider. Mantis is defintely number one. The other two were both a bit rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I love standups Georgia Scorcher is the best I have been on. Others being both Shockwaves,Mantis,Chang,LeCobra, Vortex (Carowinds)... and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've been on: Batman The Escape (SFAstro) Chang (SFKK) Iron Wolf (SFGAm) King Cobra (KI) Mantis (CP) Riddler's Revenge (SFMM) Shockwave (KD) Georgia Scorcher (SFOG) Vortex (Carowinds) and my favorite is... Riddler's Revenge at SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've been on: Shockwave (Kings Dominion) Mantis (Cedar Point) The Riddler's Revenge (Magic Mountain) My favorite is The Riddler's Revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Riddlers rocks but someday when I dont live with my parents maybe I will try to make a trip to Cear Point even thoughI dont know what state its in. I think it was Ohio but I am not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I have only been on two, King Cobra and Chang, could have ridden Mantis, but didn't because Chang is bigger. Would have to say Chang for now til I ride another... ...are you serious? Does that even make SENSE? Jesus!!! Riddlers rocks but someday when I dont live with my parents maybe I will try to make a trip to Cear Point even thoughI dont know what state its in. I think it was Ohio but I am not sure. It's in Ohio. Sandusky, to be exact. I've been on... -- SkyRider [PCW] -- Shockwave [PKI] -- Iron Wolf [sFGAm] -- Mantits [CP] -- Chang [sFKK] -- Green piece of ass [La Ronde] edit: Oh, it's called Cobra Chang was my favourite... followed by Mantis, Cobra, SkyRider, Iron Wolf and Shockwave. Yeah. Chang and Mantis are the only ones worth a re-ride, and Chang I thought was far superior to Mantis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath513 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have only been on: Vortex (KGA) Riddler's Revenge (SFMM) Riddler is definitely my favorite stand up. I will probably doing a trip to CP next summer so then I will ride Mantis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Nail Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I have ridden 3 Riddler's Revenge Vortex (pga) Batman(sfaw) Riddlers is my favorite, then Batman, and Vortex last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ive only been on: Riddler's Revenge Vortex (GA) Vortex feels like it's gotten extremely rougher than the last time I rode it...so it pretty much hurts like hell. I have to go with Riddler's...of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The only two standups I've been on are Mantis (CP) and SkyRider (PCW). Overall, Mantis is the superior ride. But, there are sections on SkyRider where you get some crazy standing up airtime if its running well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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