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
- This exciting stand-up roller coaster turns riders upside down a total of four times, includes a 137-foot drop at a 52 degree angle. The shoulder harness and seatbelt must be fastened and tightened securely at all times. A bicycle-type of seat between the legs locks guests into the saddle. May not accommodate guests of exceptional size. Warning: This ride contains strobe lighting. Use the phone at the base of the elevator to request boarding assistance.
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All The Details
Design
| Capacity | Approximately 1,800 riders per hour |
| Features | 119-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. |
| Model | One of the tallest, fastest and steepest stand-up roller coasters in the world |
| Ride Time | Approximately 2 minutes, 40 seconds |
| Speed | Approximately 60 mph |
| Structure | Steel tubular track supported by steel columns |
Manufacturing
| Investment | $12 million |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard (B & M), Monthey, Switzerland |
Physical Dimensions
| Angle of Descent | 52 degrees |
| Lift Height | 145 feet |
| Track Length | 3,900 feet |
| Vertical Drop | 137 feet |
| Vertical Loop Height | 119 |
Vehicles
| Coaches | Eight rows of passengers standing four-across,
Three 32-passenger trains |
| Vehicle Design | Single ergonomically adjustable pillars with shoulder harnesses |
| Number of Trains | 3 |
Ridership
| 2008 | 1,016,505 |
| 2007 | 983,445 |
| 2006 | 1,110,685 |
| 2005 | 1,139,186 |
| 2004 | 1,150,304 |
| 2003 | 1,190,660 |
| 2002 | 1,196,302 |
| 2001 | 1,253,978 |
| 2000 | 1,444,817 |
| 1999 | 1,431,616 |
| 1998 | 1,621,173 |
| 1997 | 1,611,375 |
| 1996 | 1,794,954 |