Fun Fact: The Airtime Misfits Podcast features the worlds biggest "Fantist of Mantist" in co-host Nick. So that makes this episode all that more exciting. Easily, Nick has to own the largest collection of Mantis memorabilia of any coaster enthusiast in the universe. It's pretty impressive to see. Listen in as Nick explains why he loves this stand-up coaster so much, despite is notorious uncomfortable ride reputation.

Mantis made its debut at Cedar Point in 1996 as the tallest, fastest and longest B&M stand-up coaster in the world. With endless headbanging and extreme discomfot on the legs and groin area, stand-up coasters are not known for being universally loved by enthusiasts or the GP. All of which makes sense as to why, in 2014, Cedar Point made the decision to do a major overhaul on Mantis. This overhaul consisted of a new paint scheme, new floorless trains in place of the stand-up trains, and a new name, Rougarou. Why did Cedar Point make this decision and was it the right decision for the park? Listen in and find out our thoughts.

Did you have the chance to ride Mantis before it was converted to Rougarou? Let us know your thoughts of this 90's B&M coaster in the comment section.

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