Want more Galaxyland? Be sure to check out the documentary short I produced on the park, which can be viewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHmugnt6e9yFj7c
@skullmountainfanboy49285 жыл бұрын
Hey just wondering do you think Kings Dominion would be crowded on Friday the 26th? Also will BGW be crowded on Wednesday the 24th?
@Thedude84505 жыл бұрын
Hey, here from S.A Australia, went on a trip to America with my mum and sister back in April 2011, my sister and I went to Galaxyland for the day, we rode the Mindbender twice. was seriously fun and awesome, it has been ticked off of my bucketlist. Was such an epic day in the theme park and the Water park. On that, would you consider doing a park view of the water park next door, along with the other rides from Galaxyland?
@BluesCoasters4 жыл бұрын
Where was that nice moment of airtime towards the end of the ride? (Awesome review tho :)
@malcolmforsythe43294 жыл бұрын
@@Thedude8450 Galaxy land is in Canada, not America
@davefroman47002 жыл бұрын
I have a super rare credit. I have this credit PRE accident and over the shoulder restraints. :)
@hardstyleboi10275 жыл бұрын
Coaster enthusiasts: know this ride for being intense as hell. GP: know this ride from that crash it had more than 30 years ago
@ashequestionmark5 жыл бұрын
As somewhere in between a GP and an enthusiast, I only know this coasters as the only good coaster in the entirety of Western canada
@StamfordBridge5 жыл бұрын
Nathan Stolte Coaster at PNE Playland in BC.
@ashequestionmark5 жыл бұрын
@@StamfordBridge I didn't even know BC had any theme parks
@ps26565 жыл бұрын
@@StamfordBridge thanks for that info.
@fauberthoude5 жыл бұрын
It's interesting - back in around 2012-2013 (I was 12) my brothers and I spent the day at West Ed, and of course we went to Galaxyland and rode Mindbender. Afterwards, when I was telling my dad about it, he mentioned the crash. I was really curious to learn more about it, so I did a bunch of research about it, and then the whole topic of ride incidents just got my attention. I spent the next year and a bit looking into various ride accidents (may rideaccidents.com rest in peace) and eventually, I wanted to get a better grasp on rides in general, which is how I found out about coaster enthusiasts online and eventually got to where I am today as an enthusiast. So basically, the GP never shutting up about the crash is how I became an enthusiast in the first place. I mean, it still doesn't make it any less frustrating when they completely condemn the ride because of the incident though.
@edvaira68915 жыл бұрын
If you DO head out to West Edmonton Mall for MindBender, Make sure you ALSO GO TO THE INDOOR WATERPARK! It’s Great!
@KrisRowberry5 жыл бұрын
The reason for the “accordion” restraint isn’t because of people falling out, it’s to keep riders from leaning down and straining yourself in the intense g segments of the ride. Also, Olympia Looping ALWAYS had these style of restraints for the same reason, sans the bulkier lapbar and seatbelts.
@dolovo_gaming30815 жыл бұрын
The lap bar is quite small on the olympia looping , the shoulder restraints are quite annoying since they come down. But that is only noticable if you are in the brake run.
@djavatar685 жыл бұрын
I think it's also to keep you from putting your hands up during the ride. Those supports are really close to you.
@theliamcooke5 жыл бұрын
Olympia looping restraints are terrible for me, im pretty tall and they crushed my shoulders
@revimfadli46664 жыл бұрын
Seems like it's time for vests or 'comfort collars' then
@iceblade0193 жыл бұрын
I think those would be the best coasters to have vests
@liamcarmody42175 жыл бұрын
At least it wasn’t CLOSED FOR RAIN
@alexguerin94725 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Malave r/woooosh
@PDBMH_5 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Malave skyrush closed for rain after I rode it
@alexguerin94725 жыл бұрын
Beyond Vortex he was talking about Galaxy land
@oneandonlysound34535 жыл бұрын
too many places close coasters because "oh it's raining" I mean I get a thunderstorm or hail but rain? I rode a custom arrow looper 7 inversions 12 times in the rain it was amazing and way better than dealing with it's stand up replacement or stuff closing cause "oh it's wet" like seriously. @@PDBMH_
@alexguerin94725 жыл бұрын
CanadaCoasterFan that’s just Galaxyland 🤷♂️
@VideoRanter5 жыл бұрын
Man your shots are getting better and better. Keep it up man! You could sell this stuff to theme parks for advertising lol
@jarovanduren56415 жыл бұрын
Yes good idea
@michaelkelly41315 жыл бұрын
Awesome footage. For such a frequently photographed ride that we’ve all seen pov and off ride footage of, this video made me realize that this thing hauls like crazy. Compare it to most of the other Schwarzkopf loopers and you see it. This thing looks crazy. I’m proud we have one of so few of these compact, fairground style loopers in Canada. Nice review as always
@GregPeden5 жыл бұрын
Did you notice the design of the cars? They each have their own independent set of wheels, they do not lean on each other. The trains were originally four cars and they were reduced to 3 cars long when replaced to create space and room in the weight budget for the extra set of wheels on each car as well as the additional safety restraints. Also, in general I find that Americans complain about rollercoasters in Canada as being rough... but nobody in Canada complains. I'm not sure why that happens other than possibly less investment in Canada means we're accustomed to expecting older rougher rides. Consider Wonderland, there are A LOT of rough rollercoaseters there.
@coastaku19542 жыл бұрын
And a lot of people who's home park is Wonderland thinks our coasters are rough, myself included. Everyone calls Mighty Canadian Minebuster: Spinebuster. Sadly a lot of people think Flight Deck, our SLC, is a good ride... The more people who think that, the more sad I get...
@thekandycinema31935 жыл бұрын
I live in Edmonton and have been to Galaxyland so many times as I used to work there. Most I could ever go on Mindbender in one day was twice and I had to space out the rides. You're totally right about it exhausting you. Mindbender actually used to have just the lap bar before the accident. The only reason why they got added was for PR. Riders feel safer with more restraints even if it's completely unnecessary for actual protection.
@aleksice-cream25454 жыл бұрын
Damn, just twice? I think I've got you beat... badly 😆
@tjlavelle24245 жыл бұрын
1:46 flexing that coaster count
@justiceleaguebattleformetr92395 жыл бұрын
Taylor is absolutely fantastic! Not just as a channel, but also as a person.
@adrenalinerush58625 жыл бұрын
Lee Claxton It’s true though!
@fortniteisbad29515 жыл бұрын
@Lee Claxton Chill kid
@adrenalinerush58625 жыл бұрын
RMC FANBOY That’s right.
@henryjparker5 жыл бұрын
@Lee Claxton What do you mean? Can he NOT give a complement or something? It's a whole lot better than an insult...
@RapidZCoasters5 жыл бұрын
@RMC FANBOY That is very True
@supersaiyantravis69625 жыл бұрын
You could say that mirror section really bent his mind! I'll see myself out.
@ajmurphy25404 жыл бұрын
lol
@staplesboy55525 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews Taylor!
@skullmountainfanboy49285 жыл бұрын
2nd best indoor roller coaster
@fortniteisbad29515 жыл бұрын
You are scaring me
@juliennizan31295 жыл бұрын
What’s #1
@skullmountainfanboy49285 жыл бұрын
@@juliennizan3129 skull mountain
@kevinplayscello_5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@craigmartin39575 жыл бұрын
@SkullMountainFanboy you're killing me smalls!!! Lol. Never gets old
@flamesmg5 жыл бұрын
My all time favourite roller coaster. Trains are a little tight, but aside from that it's a wicked ride! Also during busy season they put the last car on one train BACKWARDS! That's a wild experience! All in all I think it's a very underrated coaster and truly is a great intense ride!
@theluigistriker94495 жыл бұрын
This is a pretty cool coaster! Thanks for the awesome review Taylor!
@EclecticElectric1015 жыл бұрын
Curious what manufacturer in 2019 would be able to recreate this ride if a park wanted it? I would assume Gerstlaur would probably be able to.
@IainHendry5 жыл бұрын
If you go back in the summer, one of the trains has the last car configured with backward-facing seats!
@hybroomhall18478 ай бұрын
So amazing doing this backwards!!!
@daneu64955 жыл бұрын
Schwarzkopf is my second favorite manufacturer. Who doesn't like it. I haven't ridden a bad one
@chandosbookkeeping58204 жыл бұрын
new revolution is boring (i will give it credit for being the first looping coaster tho)
@stephenn773 жыл бұрын
Jetstar that was at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was great as was Tidal Wave at Great America.
@teame-cgaming91605 жыл бұрын
I went on the spinning coaster right as the Mindbender ran by. So loud. :))
@DisneyMarkUK5 жыл бұрын
Am man I need to ride this sooooo much, thanks for all your videos on it, love it!!
@vulpkip21725 жыл бұрын
Tbh when i first saw a video of this coaster i thought i was watching on 1.25x speed lmao
@WhiteWulfe3 жыл бұрын
I'm rather surprised there's no mention of the absolute ROAR this coaster has, especially the initial drop and that back to back loop. Or sound of it. Doesn't matter where you are in Galaxyland, even if you somehow don't hear the sirens of it about to start, you'll hear the chains but especially that roar from the initial drop.
@dickiea80485 жыл бұрын
Rode this back in the 90s It triggered a migraine after riding it the second time. Super intense.
@loganneudorf78805 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Finally someone who has given this coaster the praise it deserves. If you are taller like me sitting in the front of the car actually gives you a little more space for your knees. Also front row on the left is the best seat on the forward trains. The back I find to be a little more jerky which makes the restraints affect the ride a bit more. If you do get a chance to ride it backwards the last row on the left is the place to be. I'm not sure why but I actually find that sitting backwards is smoother and the restraints don't affect the experience at all. Great content as always eh. Love the channel keep having fun with it!
@alec34195 жыл бұрын
Great review! Totally agree the only sucky thing is the restraints. I once rode Mindbender 13 times in a span of two days, and there were these two spots on my shoulders that if I put any pressure on, they hurt like crap for like a month. Still, this ride is awesome!
@sarac19445 жыл бұрын
When I went on this felt like I was weightless when I got off and i couldn’t keep my head up couse there was so much pressure being put on my body but it was very fun and I loved it
@poppetmaster89715 жыл бұрын
Such a fair score! the only problems i've ever had with Mindbender is the restraints too! Awesome video man!
@jpackman775 жыл бұрын
I love how you showed lagoons Schwarzkopf looper when you said lap bars lol you mean buzz bars, haha but in all seriousness, I love Colossus it was my first inversion and holds an extremely special place in my heart.
@bigpoesoul6519 Жыл бұрын
I'm here as this coaster is closing. RIP I will miss you Mindbender
@dark6661055 жыл бұрын
Wait you said in your Jan 24, 2017 video that Twisted Colossus was your 200th coaster (though your review of it was Sept 8th, 2016) but here you said you have ridden over 600. You rode 400 different rollercoasters in just over 2 years?!?!?! holy crap man.
@finlayb33375 жыл бұрын
the slo mo 😍
@mintishart3 жыл бұрын
Living in Edmonton, I first went on this when I was about 9 and it was the only roller coaster I experienced for many years. I assumed they all left you feeling beat up after but turns out it's mostly just this one!
@旭球5 жыл бұрын
Schwarzkopfs are great. Haven't ridden this one but I love the ones I have ridden. The double loops on Shockwave made me gray out as a kid. Wish I had the chance to ride Texas Tornado but I was too young when it closed.
@malon_2355 жыл бұрын
Go my first credits on Mindbender a couple years ago, had the bruises to show for it for at least 2 weeks afterwards! Had the opportunity to ride it as a kid but was too scared to, but it is DEFINITELY an amazing coaster!
@headonnis38144 жыл бұрын
One thing I like about this ride is that you don't have to pay to go into the amusement park. That walkway through the third loop is literally just one of the mall entrances from the parking lot. You can just head in and buy a ride on the coaster (or check it out close up if you're unsure if you want to go on it or not) then head on your way somewhere else if none of the other rides interest you (for those that don't know the mall also has a large water park, an ice rink, sea lion shows, mini golf, hotel, etc).
@squidy9685 жыл бұрын
I live in a small town a short drive from Edmonton and I’ve never been on mindbender but I’ve seen it in person and it is so freaking intimidating to just look at
@stephenn775 жыл бұрын
Squidy You should try it out one day. I’m thinking a return trip to go on it.
@philollenberg5 жыл бұрын
Fascinating that someone who seasoned would consider this ride the 2nd most intense in their experience. I guess I rode it as a kid many times, so it didn't seem that intense to me as an adult. Glad you LOVED it. It is an iconic beastie!
@robhaley51365 жыл бұрын
Ah, those restraints annoy me too on other Schwarzkopf coasters like Olympia Looping, but I've learnt to love 'em in a way. I just hold onto the bar and feel dem G's.
@gui29805 жыл бұрын
I've been on this ride. It's relentless!
@yigoh84375 жыл бұрын
I always wonder how you can afford all these parks?
@CoasterStudios5 жыл бұрын
ik weet niks I work hard and plan smart!
@LucasNinoMusic4 жыл бұрын
Ive been on Olympia Looping so I guess my experience on that applies to this ride, gotta love a massive Schwarzkopf looper.
@SydeLeaderRay4 жыл бұрын
And you completely didn't talk about the Friction Wheel Lift.
@stephenn773 жыл бұрын
Yep, that is unique to these types of coasters I think.
@chez-y6b5 жыл бұрын
This ride looks awesome! Hope to get on it someday! (I'm probably never gonna get on it though)
@TheRealConcertKing5 жыл бұрын
My experience was similar to yours, you really do feel physically drained after riding it. You really need at least a few minutes in between rides to recover. I really wish they'd just get some new trains or something with sufficient lap bars and more leg room but I doubt they'd make that big of an investment. It's a great ride, though. Too bad it's all the way in the middle of nowhere.
@reelfishing22635 жыл бұрын
The rear car on this coaster faced backwards at one point in time. If only it still did that could top i305 for intensity.
@classicjbear84095 жыл бұрын
It still does.
@thekandycinema31935 жыл бұрын
Still does. They have yellow trains and then the special blue one where the rear faces backwards. It's reserved for high capacity though and they normally don't run it during deader days.
@Natendowii5 жыл бұрын
"Mindbender looks too intense for me!"
@andysee69965 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they could fix the restraints so that people won't fall out yet it wouldn't be restrictive.
@adrenalinerush58625 жыл бұрын
Your reviews just keep getting better!
@colemouledous48175 жыл бұрын
GOTTA LOVE SCWARZKOPHS!
@dankmaster64194 жыл бұрын
Schwarzkopf
@mithex84143 жыл бұрын
scwqarzkopgoflfpdospfop
@freundlichermensch75405 жыл бұрын
Schwarzkopf Coasters are amazing, i can image that Mindbender would be a really nice coaster with those typical Schwarzkopf lap bars. Fun Fact, look on those train, they are all front cars.
@kj6862 жыл бұрын
Finally went to Edmonton for the first time yesterday and this was closed. Apparently it might not open again
@CoasterStudios2 жыл бұрын
oh no!
@bshaun27405 жыл бұрын
I’m 12 and going on it tomorrow as a field trip in school! 😁
@arvindhaliwal10695 жыл бұрын
Ayyy who lives in Edmonton
@chandosbookkeeping58204 жыл бұрын
not me
@ajmurphy25404 жыл бұрын
me
@malcolmforsythe43294 жыл бұрын
Me
@JBguitar-cj8pc5 жыл бұрын
Wow 2nd to I305 in terms of intensity? 😳 I’m intrigued now! Must be a crazy ride!
@roanlozano6755 жыл бұрын
The name mind bender sounds scary cuz when I say mind bender in my head I picture a bended mind and I get a but scarred some reason
@TheGreyDragon5 жыл бұрын
Those are some really round loops
@lemacbelmont5 жыл бұрын
Well, two weeks ago in “La Feria de Chapultepec”, Mexico, tho guys died at the same coaster... So sad 😞
@chandosbookkeeping58204 жыл бұрын
not the same coaster, same manufacturer and similar layout... but super sad.
@HumanStateOfEmergency5 жыл бұрын
Zonga (Texas Tornado) had OTSR and yea it was painful AF! If that ride didn't have those restrains and horrible down time it would have been amazing
@makyostarr5155 жыл бұрын
You seeeeeee.... I would LOVE to make these trips all the time, but plane tickets cost, well, money. And I have college classes... like a lot... I'm stuck in fricken Florida, but at least I live near Busch Gardens and down the road from Universal.
@oneandonlysound34535 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I love Schwarzkopf coasters. It's great so many are still operating, or get sold and just open up somewhere else. It can be a giant model, a standard couple loops couple turns, a bit useage of the terrain...I'd love to ride this beast. I'd probably be the same way as you, I'd love it but not want to ride it probably past 4-5 times. Maybe not just over the intensity but the shoulder restraints I mean if they were normal shoulder restraints. They put like, togo restraints on it. aka something that shouldn't exist. Also another Swchwarzkopf named Mind Bender? Hm, then again, like every wooden coaster used to be jackrabbit and wild cat.
@oneandonlysound34535 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a nice Schwarzkopf coaster in new jersey. we had "Laser" at Dorney not too far away but Cedar Fair moronically removed it and replaced it with a garbage vekoma inverted boomerang (I don't mind the normal ones, but the inverts are painful and always broken down) they scrapped. Perhaps they should see if one is for sale somewhere, and, also get to work on maybe a new gen GCI too.
@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un5 жыл бұрын
But can it bend your mind?
@sethdove88475 жыл бұрын
There's necker headbanging 2:30
@caroline89152 жыл бұрын
I live near Edmonton I never had a chance to go on mind bender
@SeanOzz5 жыл бұрын
Awesome shots. How do you get all up in there on the loops to film it on the other parts of the tracks.
@mitchellbowling86035 жыл бұрын
👏Great review 👏
@coreyumamoto54995 жыл бұрын
I love coaster studios. I need to meet you at magic mountain.
@rebekahhesketh12202 жыл бұрын
No joke Taylor, before you said the final score for this coaster, I thought you'd give it an 8, so I was only a half point off. 😄
@nathanlamoreaux12725 жыл бұрын
Definitely on my bucket list. It's just way out in the middle of freakin' nowhere!
@ashequestionmark5 жыл бұрын
As an Edmonton native, I'm not even offended u right
@omgsolikevalleygirl3 жыл бұрын
ultimate rollar coaster dream shot at 3:08
@vincenta15135 жыл бұрын
Nice video Taylor! When are you coming to KBF, theres a lot of coaster enthusiasts here rn, I'm literally in GhostRider's queue as I'm typing this lol
@CoasterStudios5 жыл бұрын
Mid February!
@TerminalOingoBoingo9 ай бұрын
During the end of its life the trains had a backwards facing car at the end . R.I.P mindvender
@AirtimeThrills5 жыл бұрын
I didnt realize this coaster had its accident three months after its opening day. Too bad they feel the need to "fix" the problem with something completely separate from the actual problem and damage the ride experience with the OTSR
@KevAlberta5 жыл бұрын
They’re not bad. I’ve ridden it plenty and they never stopped me from coming back for more
@stephenn775 жыл бұрын
I can say I’ve been on it! Really intense coaster! Bummer that they changed the restraints, probably after I went.
@mateojara49905 жыл бұрын
can you talk about the accident, it’s really interesting and i think ppl would like when it’s talked about
@Sukkulents_5 жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering, it hits 5.2G. That is *a lot* Most floorless coasters, despite feeling forceful, only hit around 3.5 to 4G
@GoogsMindbent Жыл бұрын
LOL google Rock'n'Ride dance fridays at Galaxy land.... i used to goto that religiously.... lol THREE times in one day ROFL!!! USED TO RIDE THAT THING OVER 10 TIMES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!!! 🤣🤣🤣 ahhhh gonna miss that beast! still remember everything about it like looking at the back of my hand!
@ashequestionmark5 жыл бұрын
Sheesh I had no idea this coasters is considered so intense. I live in Edmonton and have not ridden too many other coasters, I thought this was an average coaster. But ok.
@OklahomaCoasterFan5 жыл бұрын
Strong G-forces have different effects on different people. The 5.6 Gs will cause some people to feel like it's intense. The 6.0 Gs on Shockwave at Six Flags over Texas doesn't have that effect on me. I think it's a fun ride, but I would not call it intense at all. I see it as average, but some people feel it's one of the most intense rides ever. The correlation between an individual's definition of intensity and the mathematical G-forces of a ride will be different for everyone. There's not a lot of correlation for me, and probably not for you either.
@ashequestionmark5 жыл бұрын
@@OklahomaCoasterFan yeah this probably comes into play. I also feel like the fact that I've just ridden mindbender so much the g forces on the coaster don't effect me the same way, but if someone who'd never been on it before rode it, it might seem more intense for them
@hardstyleboi10275 жыл бұрын
If you thought this was the most intense Schwarzkopf, you should go and ride Olympia Looping. Like *holy frick is that intense*
@eliasmertens93135 жыл бұрын
Darth MGTOW this coaster never traveled. It was a custom build
@hookster9993 жыл бұрын
Original Intimidator 305 or with the refurb still most intense?
@kevinthompson69863 жыл бұрын
I prefer OTSR’s with inversion’s just extra safe plus there was a person that was amputated and fell of a coaster in Las Vegas casino
@zackhughes78784 жыл бұрын
I live a few hours away from this coaster
@joelhamelin69815 жыл бұрын
One day I had all you can ride pass I was about 18 years old and I rode. Coaster from the opening to closing for about a total of 34 times if you know this ride they inspected about every 2 hours so you cannot continuously ride it straight through there are inspection brakes but if anybody has ridden it more let's hear it. Obviously I love this coaster.
@thatkidonyoutube52235 жыл бұрын
oh yeah! the indoor coaster that is CLOSED FOR RAIN.
@KevAlberta5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the glass roof panels leak
@markgrainge81985 жыл бұрын
Is this coaster the same as/similar to München Looping?? We get it for a month in London for Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park each December. I believe it comes across from Bavaria in Germany.
@shaodynasty10175 жыл бұрын
Will Mindbender still hold the record once the Takabisha clone in NJ opens? Or is it going to be partly outdoors?
@CoasterStudios5 жыл бұрын
Alan Shao The Takabisha clone is all indoors, and I actually I do believe that will take the record from Mindbender. I could be wrong though- I guess it depends on what your definition of "largest" is.
@shaodynasty10175 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taylor you the man. I would imagine too it will break the record but that was just a guess.
@kw6stheater5395 жыл бұрын
@@CoasterStudios Not going to break the height and length records that Mindbender holds, but it will beat steepness, inversions and speed. (RCDB.com was my source)
@TheSourPretzL5 жыл бұрын
I rode a coaster called Magnum Force, This looks Identical to that coaster.
@Jackp499 Жыл бұрын
I found Big Apple Coaster smooth and enjoyable. If that makes me a maniac I guess I’m insane
@stephenn773 жыл бұрын
Not only head choppers, but arm choppers. You better not reach out to any of those supports during the loops if you want to keep your hands. They are so close!
@stephenn773 жыл бұрын
The 5.5 G’s is the third loop I heard from another video!
@maddiemediina5 жыл бұрын
I rode this once and I never will again!! I was soooo dizzy afterwards and had a massive headache 😂
@detroitdiezel78565 жыл бұрын
Great review, Taylor!
@HYDRAdude5 жыл бұрын
A shame you will never get to experience Tsunami/Texas Tornado, which is very similar to this ride but bigger and with more loops.
@madelinegarber78605 жыл бұрын
Wow this sounds crazy. How many Gs does I305 pull if this is 5.6?
@bjtgaming5 жыл бұрын
Another ride that has restraints that... "bend your mind". Also Taylor what is the roughest coaster you've been on, for me it's Viper.
@dark6661055 жыл бұрын
What is your coaster count without kiddie coasters?
@jimmy3people05 жыл бұрын
man, if I had a time machine, first order of business would be to go back and ride this thing without the OTSRs
@oliviapasolli56003 жыл бұрын
Soo... when it had an accident and killed 3 people? 🤣
@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser5 жыл бұрын
Mindbender is #1 on my bucket-list.
@wutduh86975 жыл бұрын
If I wasn't in college and had money, you would be seeing me hit up all these themeparks.
@richauger5773 жыл бұрын
Best Schwarzkopf coaster ever!!!
@urbex_coasters5 жыл бұрын
I was here back in 2014. I rode Mindbender 9 times within 30 minutes, don't know how I did it.