Mantis-Stacking?

Concerning the seats locking etc... I never had a problem on Mantis, but had ridden in the "slightly seated" position, leaning back (man those "bicycle" style seats can be damned uncomfortable!)...and I had ridden Riddler's Revenge at SFMM once like this as well, ....then I decided no, I want to ride RR fully standing up, so like an idiot I get on the ride and pull down the OTSR -without straddling the seat first! (I know, I know, it was a dumb thing to do, but I was hot and tired and wasn't thinking clearly).... well the point of that seat was jutting directly into my lower spine, and I was locked under the OTSRs, unable to get up onto the seat,so the ride op had the guy at the control panel release my restraint and I was able to get into the right position.... Whew! I had visions of being paralyzed for the rest of my life after my spine had taken the full g-forces of that ride... I guarantee you one thing - I will never EVER again make that mistake!

CoasterCrazyOne, I thought ALL B&M's (that included inversions) had the OTSR with the seatbelt. Some started without one, but added them later. I know that the B&M Hypers (Megas, or whatever they are calling them) lack a belt, but not loopers.

As always... please correct me if I am wrong.

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Most B&Ms do have those seat belts but not all. I know for a fact that Kumba doesnt have them. Given my limited coaster count I cannot think of any other ones but I am sure they are out there.

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