coasterbill Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Stand ups seem to be more about body type / height than any type of coaster. I have no doubt that for some people they're enjoyable. When I was a kid I loved stand ups but now with the lone exception of the Carowinds Vortex (which I'll keep arguing is a good ride) I hate them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I used to despise B&M Stand-Ups after having awful rides on Riddler's Revenge and Mantis. But after riding RR a few more times recently, I've had some VERY good rides on it (1000x better than Scream). Sitting on the inner 2 seats really help, and having the seat adjusted to the right height helps a lot too. But then again, people always praise Riddler for being the best Stand-Up out there, so maybe I'm spoiled a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 See and I think Riddler is sh*t. But when I was a kid I loved it. They're incredibly dependent on physical dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The trick for stand ups is to adjust the seat correctly, and to avoid headbanging just hug around the sides of the restraint so that your body doesn't move around! The thrill of stand ups is just how little contact you have with the restraints and seats, the freedom is unmatched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The trick for stand ups is to adjust the seat correctly, and to avoid headbanging just hug around the sides of the restraint so that your body doesn't move around! The thrill of stand ups is just how little contact you have with the restraints and seats, the freedom is unmatched! True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just really like Green Lantern and it always surprises me how violently people bash it. Like, I actually think it's one of the best rides in the park. How odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just really like Green Lantern and it always surprises me how violently people bash it. Like, I actually think it's one of the best rides in the park. How odd. I only bash it as violently as it has me. Which is to say, quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just really like Green Lantern and it always surprises me how violently people bash it. Like, I actually think it's one of the best rides in the park. How odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedCycloneFreak Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just really like Green Lantern and it always surprises me how violently people bash it. Like, I actually think it's one of the best rides in the park. How odd. Crack dont do it kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Was Green Lantern smoother when it was Chang at Kentucky Kingdom? Yes. It rode more like Mantis when it was at KK, and now it runs way worse than Mantis did IMO. I loved it as Chang, and I was really excited to ride it again but it just is hard to enjoy now. I wish it could be converted to a classic sit down and maybe even get some kind of vest restraint. It's layout screams B&M sit down but I know that can't be marketed well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's funny because I thought Mantis was absolute trash. I'll admit I rode it in the 90 degree sun right before lunch mid afternoon, but that ride was almost as rough as Apocalypse just in a much larger scale and had the whole endurance test aspect of it. I've ridden Green Lantern way more than Mantis but I've still never had a ride on GL as bad as the one on Mantis. It's weird how different everyone's opinions are. The only one's I can't see the perspective of is saying they're very good rides overall, but nobody's saying that so its all good. Oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's got to be body type, because I just don't know what else it could be. I'm 5'10" 160 - A B&M Standup in the lineup makes the park a must-visit. They're designs from the days before B&M began mixing Vagisil into the ink they print their blueprints with, second only to their Inverts. Re: Groin-busting (someone mentioned earlier) - It's not so much a technique- just common sense- that solves this problem while you're getting into position before restraints lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) It's mostly about height. I've ridden GL so many different ways based off tricks mentioned on this site, and nothing changed the fact that I was getting the snot kicked out of me. It's because I'm only 5'7, so no matter what I do, my head isn't getting above the restraints. Although I will say, even though I only rode it once, my ride on Riddler was infinitely more enjoyable than any of my dozens of rides on GL, so layout might also play a factor. Edited February 12, 2016 by Genx24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 ^Oh I'm sure it is. I like B&M stand ups more than most people (at least GL) and I'm 5'11" 160 lbs but I'd still take any B&am floorless over any standup. Even if there less intense there's always some sort of discomfort (not in a pussy way, just not enjoyable) with stand ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Even if there less intense there's always some sort of discomfort (not in a pussy way, just not enjoyable) with stand ups. Agreed. If it isn't head banging, it's groin pain. Or pain my legs because of all the weight shifting to them during the ride. I guess they're just a model that haven't aged well, because some people talk about how great GL was when it was Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's got to be body type, because I just don't know what else it could be. I'm 5'10" 160 - A B&M Standup in the lineup makes the park a must-visit. Totally agreed. I'm 5'10" and 135 pounds, and I just don't experience this Guantanamo-level beating that everyone else seems to. My left leg always gets a little sore around the inclined loop, but they're fine after the MCBR. I mean, at least the damn thing is forceful. They're designs from the days before B&M began mixing Vagisil into the ink they print their blueprints with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 <-------so would they run Nitro this weekend is what I'd like to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoasterdude Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 With GL, every single time I ride it, right when the train goes into the incline loop, my legs get really sore, and then after the MCBR, the real pain starts. My legs get so sore during the corkscrews and turns, and there is so much headbanging, that I'm literally looking forward to getting off the ride at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 <-------so would they run Nitro this weekend is what I'd like to know! Oh, COME ON. ...you know damn well they would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I was wondering the same thing the other day just for fun and realized they wouldn't open the park because they wouldn't expect to make any money but if they had reason to believe people would show up then they would probably send a train up the lift. I give it about a 50% chance of coming back but if it did then I'm sure they'd open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm all for the sensation of having my face peeled off at the moment. The offseason is hitting me hard right now, I'd ride anything resembling a coaster right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hit up the Camelback mountain coaster. That thing is surprisingly fun. They have snow tubing / skiing too so it's a cool place to bring a date / kids. It's a pretty good cure for the offseason blues in the NY area. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Hit up the Camelback mountain coaster. That thing is surprisingly fun. They have snow tubing / skiing too so it's a cool place to bring a date / kids. It's a pretty good cure for the offseason blues in the NY area. lol I've been to the water park, that was about 5 years ago but it was very fun. Always thought they should add a coaster, but then again im biased Edited February 13, 2016 by Jcoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm actually doing OK. I have been watching more POVs than usual LOL, and I think two visits of heavy riding on closing weekend definitely helped. But can we all get excited that we only have 39 DAYS TIL OPENING DAY! Long live HITP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspence1127 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hit up the Camelback mountain coaster. That thing is surprisingly fun. They have snow tubing / skiing too so it's a cool place to bring a date / kids. It's a pretty good cure for the offseason blues in the NY area. lol They also just opened an awesome indoor waterpark! (you have to stay at the Camelback Logde hotel there to go to it though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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