Coaster Review - Mantis

Cedar Point has lots of roller coasters...currently 16 (with number 17 coming May '07), so they need unique rides. Mantis does this by having riders stand throughout the ride. The seats are similar to bicycle seats on a moving shoulder harness system that adjusts to the rider's height.

Now, I've been on a standing coaster before...Shockwave at Six Flags Great Adventure (may have been decommisioned by now). Mantis differs by actually being a memorable ride:



Definately a lot of fun. There was downside both Sarah and I noticed (as did a few others on the ride). When moving through some of the particularly high-G portions of the ride, the blood pools in the right leg...and more so because you are standing. The end result can be somewhat painful. Flexing the lower extremity muscles helps tremendously, but can distract from the experience. All-in-all, it's lots of fun.