Best B&M Standup

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Riddler's Revenge is the lesser of all evils.

[BaMiTsPaT]

The only one I've ridden is the Riddler's Revenge but I am riding Mantis this summer...Riddler's Revenge was a great ride so I can't wait for Cedar Point and Maverick

[alpengeist04]

I'm kinda partial to GA Scorcher, though I'm sure the bigger B&Ms will win out in this poll.

 

Edit: Having now voted, I see that only Riddler's Revenge has more votes. ...Good to see.

[FeelTheFORCE]

As I said in the CP thread, Mantis was trim-less all day yesterday and has been giving some amazing rides. I previously rated it a 7/10 on my CF ratings, but after yesterday bumped it up to a 9/10. Makes me want to ride Riddlers again.

[KDcoasterMAN]

After some major thought, Mantis seriously is my favorite now.

[AndCamSS]

I've only ridden Iron Wolf and Chang, so Chang is easily my top pick. While I like Iron Wolf's layout more, Chang was the far more enjoyable ride. If Iron Wolf was smoother, it might be my number one due to how intense it is, but Chang is currently superior due to it's smoothness and size. I'm not a fan of bigger is better, but in the Case of Chang, it is currently true.

 

The only thing I didn't like about Chang was its location which was an overgrown field and the worst station I've seen, although Iron Wolf's isn't much better.

 

Iron Wolf is in a landscaped area with trees and shrubs. I would say that is MUCH better than the field Chang once sat in. Hopefully they will put in some trees and stuff when it gets put in at SFGAm similar to what they did by SUF and it doesnt end up a parking lot coaster.

 

Believe it or not, Iron Wolf used to be glass smooth. Up until the mid to late 90s it was smooth. It really got bad when they added the yellow harnesses. Before that it had the original ones which were wider across and had more head room. I really think it would be much better with the newer style trains than the clunkers that are on there now with the retrofitted OTSRs.

 

Old OTSRs... http://www.rcdb.com/6.htm?p=25

 

New OTSRs... http://www.rcdb.com/6.htm?p=13879

[Steelinwood]

Mantis, the layout is unique and the coaster is around a beautiful pond!

[6flagsbrad]

Definitely love Riddler. Very smooth and intense.

I also vote Vortex at Great America for worst B&M stand-up.

It's just not enjoyable at all with the head-banging on the restraints.

[rcg19]

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[Midgetman82]

Kinda harsh voting against your own park, especially when that ride was removed, but Riddler's Revenge is unfortunately better imo .

[coastercrutchfield]

Only have been on Iron Wolf and the Riddler. So you decide here...

[Canobie Coaster]

I've never been on a B&M invert yet (only Togos), but would have to say that Riddler's Revenge looks like the best one out there.

[angryemobeaver]

I've been on...

Georgia Scorcher

Iron Wolf

Mantis

Vortex (Carowinds)

 

And I rank them in that order from best to worst. So my favorite is Georgia Scorcher.

[JJ728]

While browsing the "What's your favorite ___________" thread, I'd thought I'd throw in my two cents.

 

Only have been on three: RR, Vortex (CGA), and Mantis. And that's how I'd rank them, best to worst. I hate Mantis with a passion.

[StarTrekGeek]

I decided to post both my favorite and least favorite.

 

Favorite: Mantis at Cedar Point. I know some people bash it, but I love it.

 

Least Favorite: Vortex at Carowinds. Not that I dislike it, but I consider it weak compared to the other Stand-Ups I've ridden.

Edited July 9, 2011 by StarTrekGeek

[MayTheGForceBeWithYou]

I rode Riddler and Mantis. Riddler tops the list for me.

[cal1br3tto]

1. Riddler's Revenge

2. Iron Wolf

3. Vortex

 

I think Riddler's Revenge is a solid ride; I'd give it a 7 or 8 out of 10. I enjoyed both Iron Wolf and Vortex, but I put them in the "barely above average" category, which I believe means I like them more than most people do.

[eltoro96]

I loved Riddler, thought Mantis was OK/mediocre and can't wait for Green Lantern this Spring! I'm expecting it to top my list.

[Perilous Chris]

I have only ridden Riddler's Revenge and Mantis.

 

While I prefer Riddler out of the two, I do not understand why Mantis gets so much flack. It's by no means the best, but I consider it a far cry from the worst.

[Andrewoplis]

Riddler's Revenge. Ive been on 2 others, Mantis and Vortex at CGA. Vortex was just a lot of head banging and Mantis put a lot a pressure into my right leg for some resion. Riddler's Revenge is long, smooth,force full(With out putting pressure into my leg), and the line is always short every time I visit!

[braztaz]

 

While I prefer Riddler out of the two, I do not understand why Mantis gets so much flack. It's by no means the best, but I consider it a far cry from the worst.

 

I don't get this either, it's a really fun ride. Especially trimless!

[ANJLOVER14]

How can Vortex (CGA) have any votes? It's seriously one of the worst coasters in CA. What I like about Arrow coasters is that with a little bracing, you can avoid most of the headbanging. Vortex, on the other hand has no escape because of the gigantic, crappily made restraints that box you in! Now that my rant's over, Riddler's is the best of the few that I've been on. It's smooth, fast, and has single rider: What more could you ask for?

[screaminkid2005]

Out of the two i've been on (Mantis & Chang/Green Lantern), I'm going to go with Green Lantern. The standing airtime off the MCBR is awesome! =D

[funkeymon]

Proud supported of Georgia Scorcher over here!

But I honestly love this coaster very much. It has some underrated airtime that no one seems to talk about, and it is a very forceful, yet some-what comfy stand-up. In simpler words, I love it.

[Someotherguyuser]

I've been on Vortex, Mantis, and Riddler's Revenge, Riddler's is the best! Insane drop, large loop, crazy inversions, height, long ride...it's got it all.