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I really do love B&M coasters, and it pains me to give one such a low rating, but Mantis deserves it. Actually, I found the seats to be really comfortable, and going up the lift standing up was pretty cool. Then comes the best part of the ride- the drop! Ive never been on a standup before so I didnt know what to expect, but WOW that drop was amazing. After a few years of "roller coasting" my stomach has become somewhat immune to the "butterfly" feeling, but not on Mantis! You really feel every last one of those 4 gs (I think?) on the drop! Then comes the next best part- the vertical loop. Being upside down while standing up is really something else, and that loop was so smooth and fun, and even doubles as a nice drop too! However, the ride is all downhill after that. All I remember after the loop is being banged around mercilessly through each inversion, especially the corkscrews. I never expected such roughness from a B&M coaster! By no means is the pain unbearable, like Great Adventures Viper, so dont hesitate to ride it if youve never been on it before. But I certainly wouldnt ride it twice in the same day. The lines are also pretty long due to the nature of the seats and the loading times, but the staff really does try their best to load the trains quickly, so it doesnt affect the rating- just letting you all know in case youre considering riding it.
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