Mantis

Mantis

Can you stand it? The Point's only stand-up roller coaster, Mantis, turns riders head over heels four times during it's two-and-a-half minute adventure.

At 145 feet tall, Mantis is one of the tallest coasters at Cedar Point and was the tallest and fastest stand-up coaster when it opened in 1996.

May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.

Loose articles are not permitted on this ride.

Rider Safety Guide

  • At Least 54"

All The Details

Design

CapacityApproximately 1,800 riders per hour
Features119-foot-tall vertical loop, 103-foot-high dive loop, heavily banked 360-degree turn, 83-foot-tall inclined loop, 360-degree flat spin, figure-eight finale.
ModelOne of the tallest, fastest and steepest stand-up roller coasters in the world
Ride TimeApproximately 2 minutes, 40 seconds
SpeedApproximately 60 mph
StructureSteel tubular track supported by steel columns

Manufacturing

Investment$12 million
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard (B & M), Monthey, Switzerland

Physical Dimensions

Angle of Descent52 degrees
Lift Height145 feet
Track Length3,900 feet
Vertical Drop137 feet
Vertical Loop Height119

Vehicles

CoachesEight rows of passengers standing four-across, Three 32-passenger trains
Vehicle DesignSingle ergonomically adjustable pillars with shoulder harnesses
Number of Trains3

Ridership

20081,016,505
2007983,445
20061,110,685
20051,139,186
20041,150,304
20031,190,660
20021,196,302
20011,253,978
20001,444,817
19991,431,616
19981,621,173
19971,611,375
19961,794,954