Comments on: Mantis @ Cedar Point | Coaster Reviews http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html Roller Coaster Reviews & Theme Park News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:17:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Carl http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-11718 Carl Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:36:41 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-11718 I live near Cedar Point and have been going every year as far back as I can remember. I've always had the rule, "Never ride the Mantis," but today I decided to break that rule, as it has been many years since I've ridden it. So I rode the Mantis today, and let me tell you, I will NEVER ride this roller coaster ever again. The pain in my calves was unbearable on this ride. It was like having two of the most excruciating charlie horses / cramps in my legs I've ever had. I just wanted off this ride. With every loop and turn, my calves felt like they were just being stretched and twisted. After getting off the ride, I could barely walk. I had to sit for a while before I could even hobble around the rest of the park. It's hours later, and I still have pain in my calves. The same happened to my friend riding with me. Now I remember why I had that rule. I will NEVER ride The Mantis as long as I live. I love Cedar Point, but unless you want a world of hurt, don't ride The Mantis. -Carl I live near Cedar Point and have been going every year as far back as I can remember. I’ve always had the rule, “Never ride the Mantis,” but today I decided to break that rule, as it has been many years since I’ve ridden it.

So I rode the Mantis today, and let me tell you, I will NEVER ride this roller coaster ever again. The pain in my calves was unbearable on this ride. It was like having two of the most excruciating charlie horses / cramps in my legs I’ve ever had. I just wanted off this ride. With every loop and turn, my calves felt like they were just being stretched and twisted. After getting off the ride, I could barely walk. I had to sit for a while before I could even hobble around the rest of the park. It’s hours later, and I still have pain in my calves. The same happened to my friend riding with me.

Now I remember why I had that rule. I will NEVER ride The Mantis as long as I live.

I love Cedar Point, but unless you want a world of hurt, don’t ride The Mantis.

-Carl

]]> By: Mantis « Coasterblog http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-11319 Mantis « Coasterblog Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:03:24 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-11319 [...] I completely agree with the Coaster Critic’s review of Mantis. [...] [...] I completely agree with the Coaster Critic’s review of Mantis. [...]

]]> By: Trent http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-11318 Trent Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:01:59 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-11318 I agree with your review 100%, Mantis hurt my neck, legs, and head. I agree with your review 100%, Mantis hurt my neck, legs, and head.

]]> By: The Coaster Critic http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10828 The Coaster Critic Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:01:47 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10828 People have had so many different experiences there's no way to know until you ride it. People have had so many different experiences there’s no way to know until you ride it.

]]> By: The Coaster Critic http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10827 The Coaster Critic Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:59:59 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10827 I've you've never ridden a looping coaster it might be a bit scary. You could warm up with Corkscrew just to get used to loops first then try Manta. I’ve you’ve never ridden a looping coaster it might be a bit scary. You could warm up with Corkscrew just to get used to loops first then try Manta.

]]> By: Tara http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10826 Tara Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:03:13 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10826 fyi also i am aound 60'' to 70'' inches, im pretty tall for my age, would it hurt me like it did for you men? (im a girl :] ) fyi also i am aound 60” to 70” inches, im pretty tall for my age, would it hurt me like it did for you men? (im a girl :] )

]]> By: Tara http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10825 Tara Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:01:44 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10825 Well Thats mean. But you do have a point. btw i'm ten, really want to go on the mantis, the only other roller coaster ive been on was gemini, is it scary? Well Thats mean. But you do have a point. btw i’m ten, really want to go on the mantis, the only other roller coaster ive been on was gemini, is it scary?

]]> By: The Coaster Critic http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10345 The Coaster Critic Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:13:46 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10345 Nope. I'm not dumb enough to think I could do a better job making a roller coaster. Just like movie critics or food critics don't consider themselves skilled directors or chefs. I just report my experiences. There's no way a painful ride will ever get a 7 from me. Nope. I’m not dumb enough to think I could do a better job making a roller coaster. Just like movie critics or food critics don’t consider themselves skilled directors or chefs. I just report my experiences. There’s no way a painful ride will ever get a 7 from me.

]]> By: Michael http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10333 Michael Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:25:46 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10333 Um......you seem to rate these coasters as if you can do a better job of creating them. I would like to see you make a 145ft stand up that doesnt put as much pressure on your legs as Mantis for Cedar Point, then maybe you could talk. I mean come on a 4, you could at least give it a 7! Mantis is an great ride! Um……you seem to rate these coasters as if you can do a better job of creating them. I would like to see you make a 145ft stand up that doesnt put as much pressure on your legs as Mantis for Cedar Point, then maybe you could talk. I mean come on a 4, you could at least give it a 7! Mantis is an great ride!

]]> By: Justin http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2006/09/mantis-cedar-point-coaster-reviews.html#comment-10079 Justin Tue, 24 May 2011 19:26:31 +0000 http://thecoastercritic.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=74#comment-10079 The last and only time I rode the Mantis was during its first season. During the day there I watched the first-aid golf cart come and go several times to the mantis to ferry away riders who had passed out or had experienced ill effects from what I surmise was the g-forces/poor seat height positioning that seems common with the Mantis. I can't recall over half of my ride on the Mantis due to fear for my life and constant pain and near 'black-out' in the loops due to what seemed like an intense amount of g-force. I've never had a problem with any other 'coaster at cedar point nor any other park I've visited. I wouldn't recommend this ride to anyone I know but take that with a grain of salt as it seems the ride is fine for some. The last and only time I rode the Mantis was during its first season. During the day there I watched the first-aid golf cart come and go several times to the mantis to ferry away riders who had passed out or had experienced ill effects from what I surmise was the g-forces/poor seat height positioning that seems common with the Mantis. I can’t recall over half of my ride on the Mantis due to fear for my life and constant pain and near ‘black-out’ in the loops due to what seemed like an intense amount of g-force. I’ve never had a problem with any other ‘coaster at cedar point nor any other park I’ve visited. I wouldn’t recommend this ride to anyone I know but take that with a grain of salt as it seems the ride is fine for some.

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