Going to galaxyland with a friend, my sister, and her friend tomorrow for a Christmas party. I'm going on this at least 5 times, as well as the Space Shot, Galaxy Orbiter, the Flying Galleon, and pretty much everything else in Galaxyland. So excited 😄
You try to have a fucking convo and you just get drowned out by how loud it is. There is also a strange humming noise that it makes when it climbs up. Guessing that is the motor?
It's a BIG coaster in an enclosed space - not really a surprise that it's noisy - and the motor needs to drive a LOT of tyres to get the train up the lifthill - count them from the front seat POV, it needs a lot of power to do that.
This was my very first roller coaster of this type. Was always way to terrified of the loops. Hanging upside down is so not my thing. My friend dragged me onto it when we were there after a Convention in August 2014. We ended up in the front row. So much fun though. Got me hooked, lol. Can't wait to go again this year. Also I don't mind the shoulder restraints that much, but I only went on it once. I felt secure with them there. Great video.
HuntressEcho Thanks for your comments - it's always interesting to read others' experiences of the coasters I have ridden. I didn't like the restraints as it made the ride far more uncomfortable than it would have been with just lapbars. It's a powerful ride but an amazing experience. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'll take being uncomfortable and feeling secure, lol. I went on another ride there, Solar Flare it think it was called, the big swinging arm one. Couldn't enjoy it cause I was sliding around so much in my seat. Can't wait to go back this year though
+Adam Rida Tabet - I contacted the park in advance and their ride manager arranged and supervised it all - the GoPro was on a chest harness so they were happy it didn't pose any safety risks. Only film with permission of the parks or ride operators.
+AwesomeGamer 420 I not sure of the minimum height - you would need to check their website or email them. I am fortunate to not recall how painful Tornado was...all I can say with Mindbender is that you need to brace yourself as it can hurt if you catch yourself on the chin on the turns, but otherwise it's a great coaster (which Tornado never was)
Well I'm looking forward to seeing your backwards video of this classic Schwarzkopf coaster. I rode the Racer at Kings Island backwards and it definitely was a very unique experience. I must say that this is the only place I've seen Schwarzkopf coaster trains made up of three front cars. I wonder why they chose that configuration.
No idea on the trains...the red train has three front cars and the blue train has two front cars and one at the back facing backwards! The backwards POV is interesting...it was very disorientating to ride it without knowing where you were going next!
When this ride first opened it had 4 cars per train, but not for very long. They changed the configuration after the coaster derailed and killed 3 people in its early operation due to assembly problems. ( lost in translation I guess ). This ride is very intense. I can only imagine it with 4 car trains packed full.
Or, before they push down the shoulder restraints, sit up as tall as you can in your seat. When the restraints are locked, sit back comfortably. I always do this and it helps with the pain from the restraints :)
+Mateo Jara it doesn't matter how tall you are, there's no way you're going to fall out of that ride. I once went on with about half a foot between my shoulders and the restraint, and felt no pain throughout the entire ride. I was fine.
+Mateo Jara I cannot see any reason why a 12-year old couldn't ride and enjoy it. It will be a while before I head back to Edmonton - my main focus is getting POV on the coasters rather than the other rides....but would happily return and do more filming :-)
I was 9 years old when I first went on this. I was tall enough, so they let me on. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and it wasn't too intense for me :)
Caleb McCall It is a fast coaster, but the main feature and attraction of this ride is the intensity and high G forces - shame about the painful restraints though!
+stressing The accident was mainly caused by the train derailing...and although the lapbars were criticised in the accident report, a coaster derailing would have been serious bad news with any type of restraint that had been fitted. I suspect the main reason the shoulder restraints have been retained is to prevent riders putting their hands in the air...there is very little clearance at the top of the ride.
+Mateo Jara We saw that - I didn't realise it was called the World Water park - yes, we saw it in the Mall but I didn't try any of the slides etc, we just took a few minutes watching others do it before moving on.
This ride is so intense it's awesome!! I remember going on it for the 3rd time a long time ago and on the 2nd loop I began to have tunnel vision... As if I was going to pass out... This ride definitely has a lot of power! 😄
I expect it might depend on your height and physical build, but the sharp turns on the ride leads to you banging your jaw against the restraint...somewhat violently...it's like being in the ring with Mike Tyson. After a couple of rides I found a way to hold on that meant I avoided the jabs, and it became an amazing ride.
Knexpert_of_Kansas I am 5 ft 8 and my wife is maybe 5 ft 3...but we both got knocked about by the restraints. There IS a way to hold on that can prevent being slammed but it takes a while to perfect. This was one of the rides I was most looking forward to on our trip, but the restraints were a disappointment...without the bangs it would be a terrific coaster and well worth travelling to.
They should have what's like on the Montana infinitium coaster in Mexico. I believe it used to have over the shoulder restraints but those were replaced with seat belts that go on the shoulders and chest. The only purpose those shoulder restraints serve is to keep the body in a proper upright position due to the high geforces. Anyways is it worth the trip to Canada?
Ryan Penrod It's a powerful coaster and very good, the problem is the restraints, which bash you about a bit...if you can work out how to ride without banging your jaw it's one of the best coasters around, but get a jab in the jaw and it hurts!
I rode this today, may seem like a more advanced roller coaster but it is actually really fun and seems about average after the first two drops. The most g force you'll get out of it is probably around 6.2 and you may almost pass out after the double loop if it's your first time
+Adam Rida Tabet As Lindsey said...I emailed the park in advance and got permission to film with the GoPro on a chest harness...in that way it was not a 'loose article' . The filming on this ride was all done under the supervision of the rides manager. Don't try to film on rides with a handheld camera without express permission of the ride operator or supervisor, as it is not as easy as it looks, especially with such a powerful ride like this one.
+TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam It is true...3 people died on the ride but that was 30 years ago and safety and design features have made the ride totally safe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindbender_(Galaxyland)
+TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam It was closed at the time, but the problems were sorted and the ride reopened. It was a massive investment for the Mall so clearly they wanted to make it safe and open it again, rather than scrap the ride.
TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam I am sure nobody wanted anyone to get injured, and health & safety is taken very seriously, but they made the improvements and it's run fine for 30 years.
Man, I left it on this video and never got back, now it's a whole year later! They certainty used all the space above them as much as they could, you were pretty close to the ceiling. The idea of having a coaster inside is pretty cool, especially alongside others so it just looks like a huge jumbled mess, haha.
awesome video, you filmed very nicely
Thank you very much!
Lol I just went in that today!
Hope you enjoyed it - did you ride facing backwards too?
Yup and I puked :(
I puked because I was eating a lot in the food court.
@@Momsonkay Oh dear - probably not a good idea!
this thing is freaking fast holy shit
Looks surprisingly good for an indoor ride.
It's a powerful beast of a coaster :-)
Idk if it still is but is was the largest indoor roller coaster
+julia alleyne It currently holds the record for the largest indoor 3 looped rollercoaster in the world :)
alloria it is
Going to galaxyland with a friend, my sister, and her friend tomorrow for a Christmas party. I'm going on this at least 5 times, as well as the Space Shot, Galaxy Orbiter, the Flying Galleon, and pretty much everything else in Galaxyland. So excited 😄
+Lindsey Swain Have a great time!
I went for my dads Christmas party cause he works for shaw too bad they closed the flying galleon
+Mateo Jara Yeah, I went not too long ago and it appears that they are replacing the Solar Flare with the flying galleon
+Lindsey Swain the solar flare is long gone they replaced the sonic twister sadly
You try to have a fucking convo and you just get drowned out by how loud it is. There is also a strange humming noise that it makes when it climbs up. Guessing that is the motor?
It's a BIG coaster in an enclosed space - not really a surprise that it's noisy - and the motor needs to drive a LOT of tyres to get the train up the lifthill - count them from the front seat POV, it needs a lot of power to do that.
Looks fun idk if I should go on it if I go to Edmonton
You should ride it - powerful coaster!
davidjellis alright thanks for the reply :)
I haerd this ride is closing
Sadly it has closed...and will be removed
This was my very first roller coaster of this type. Was always way to terrified of the loops. Hanging upside down is so not my thing. My friend dragged me onto it when we were there after a Convention in August 2014. We ended up in the front row. So much fun though. Got me hooked, lol. Can't wait to go again this year. Also I don't mind the shoulder restraints that much, but I only went on it once. I felt secure with them there. Great video.
HuntressEcho Thanks for your comments - it's always interesting to read others' experiences of the coasters I have ridden. I didn't like the restraints as it made the ride far more uncomfortable than it would have been with just lapbars. It's a powerful ride but an amazing experience. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'll take being uncomfortable and feeling secure, lol. I went on another ride there, Solar Flare it think it was called, the big swinging arm one. Couldn't enjoy it cause I was sliding around so much in my seat. Can't wait to go back this year though
My first loop roller coaster was the dragon mountain in Marin Land. Niagara Falls Ontario. Next time I am in galaxy land I will ride this
Matthew Walsh I have ridden Dragon Mountain too - it's an unusual coaster! You must try out this one though!
+Adam Rida Tabet - I contacted the park in advance and their ride manager arranged and supervised it all - the GoPro was on a chest harness so they were happy it didn't pose any safety risks. Only film with permission of the parks or ride operators.
+davidjellis What is the minimum height requirment for this ride and does it hurt more than the tornado at m&d's
+AwesomeGamer 420 I not sure of the minimum height - you would need to check their website or email them. I am fortunate to not recall how painful Tornado was...all I can say with Mindbender is that you need to brace yourself as it can hurt if you catch yourself on the chin on the turns, but otherwise it's a great coaster (which Tornado never was)
i went on the tornado last summer and i had to get a anadin extra
+AwesomeGamer 420 I can empathise!
Well I'm looking forward to seeing your backwards video of this classic Schwarzkopf coaster. I rode the Racer at Kings Island backwards and it definitely was a very unique experience. I must say that this is the only place I've seen Schwarzkopf coaster trains made up of three front cars. I wonder why they chose that configuration.
No idea on the trains...the red train has three front cars and the blue train has two front cars and one at the back facing backwards! The backwards POV is interesting...it was very disorientating to ride it without knowing where you were going next!
When this ride first opened it had 4 cars per train, but not for very long. They changed the configuration after the coaster derailed and killed 3 people in its early operation due to assembly problems. ( lost in translation I guess ).
This ride is very intense. I can only imagine it with 4 car trains packed full.
This is hard to watch now 😢
I know - really sad!
0:20 The sound that means "You are now entering Heaven"
Kw6sTheater when i went on it the operator continually honked it as to tease us 😂
i love that noise
it reminds me of no other place.
I went on there it was scary
So awesome!!! Couldn't believe how long the ride time was :)
It's a sizeable coaster, especially given it sits inside a shopping mall!
My friend greyed out on this ride.
I can understand that - it's a powerful ride with very strong g-forces
I greyed out on the second loop. But it was still fun
That music is literal torture.
sorry it wasn't to your taste - I hope enjoyed the coaster though!
@@davidjellis Course :)
Wearing a coat helps reduce the pain.
I'll try that
Or, before they push down the shoulder restraints, sit up as tall as you can in your seat. When the restraints are locked, sit back comfortably. I always do this and it helps with the pain from the restraints :)
I would rather not I am kinda short so I would rather be safe than sorry
+Mateo Jara it doesn't matter how tall you are, there's no way you're going to fall out of that ride. I once went on with about half a foot between my shoulders and the restraint, and felt no pain throughout the entire ride. I was fine.
+Mateo Jara and if you ever feel insecure just ask them to push the restraint down more before the ride goes.
look like this in santa cruz
Very Good David, do we get a ride in the last car facing backwards ?
Yes you do...already edited the video, will upload in the near future!
***** OMG, I like coasters, but I think I would rather pull my toenails out with a pliers than ride something like this BACKWARDS.
sounds like a line from a Weird Al Yankovic song :-)
Do you think it would be too intense for a 12 year old and would you ever consider going back to Galaxyland and filming povs for every ride there
+Mateo Jara I cannot see any reason why a 12-year old couldn't ride and enjoy it. It will be a while before I head back to Edmonton - my main focus is getting POV on the coasters rather than the other rides....but would happily return and do more filming :-)
I was 9 years old when I first went on this. I was tall enough, so they let me on. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and it wasn't too intense for me :)
+Lindsey Swain that's cool. I am 11 now but I will ride it on my 12 bday I was not tall enough but my friend did go
+Mateo Jara h
Have fun!:)
+Lindsey Swain I forced my dad to go on it and they did not let me on
How often do they run the trains backwards? Because all the times I went I don't think I ever seen the trains run backwards
They have one blue train with some seats facing backwards as seen in the video (but the trains don't run backwards)
In person it's seems sooooooooo much faster
Caleb McCall It is a fast coaster, but the main feature and attraction of this ride is the intensity and high G forces - shame about the painful restraints though!
+TheArtyFarty i think they only put them on because of that time when people died on it
+stressing The accident was mainly caused by the train derailing...and although the lapbars were criticised in the accident report, a coaster derailing would have been serious bad news with any type of restraint that had been fitted. I suspect the main reason the shoulder restraints have been retained is to prevent riders putting their hands in the air...there is very little clearance at the top of the ride.
True, I just heard that was why. But man, I love this ride.
Did you go to the world water park when you were in Edmonton
+Mateo Jara No, just to the Mall...had a tight schedule so had no time to explore the area.
+davidjellis the water park is the second largest indoor in the world and is actually IN west Edmonton mall
+Mateo Jara We saw that - I didn't realise it was called the World Water park - yes, we saw it in the Mall but I didn't try any of the slides etc, we just took a few minutes watching others do it before moving on.
+davidjellis oh
I personally felt you pulled more g's in the drop then the loops
+Ashton Snelgrove The Gs are pretty forceful all over the place on this one!
***** yes and no for me again it's what i personally felt
i agree, but that third loop was really tight and it hurt my head the most haha
I been on it it so fast you'll throw up
This ride is so intense it's awesome!! I remember going on it for the 3rd time a long time ago and on the 2nd loop I began to have tunnel vision... As if I was going to pass out... This ride definitely has a lot of power! 😄
+Lindsey Swain It is very intense, I am not surprised to read people greying out on it.
By the way guys
It's faster than it looks
Hodan Osman It's more intense than it looks too!
I went on it yesterday and I'm still fucking dizzy
It's that intense..
I saw this video then when I went to go on it (20 minutes away) I was too scared and was not tall enough
Is it a good ride other than the bizzare and painful restraints. Is it like unbearably painful or just like a bit uncomfortable?
I expect it might depend on your height and physical build, but the sharp turns on the ride leads to you banging your jaw against the restraint...somewhat violently...it's like being in the ring with Mike Tyson. After a couple of rides I found a way to hold on that meant I avoided the jabs, and it became an amazing ride.
My jaw was still tender over a week after riding it...I think that says it all.
Well I'm 5 6 so I don't know. But this one of the rides that are on my to do list
Knexpert_of_Kansas I am 5 ft 8 and my wife is maybe 5 ft 3...but we both got knocked about by the restraints. There IS a way to hold on that can prevent being slammed but it takes a while to perfect. This was one of the rides I was most looking forward to on our trip, but the restraints were a disappointment...without the bangs it would be a terrific coaster and well worth travelling to.
They should have what's like on the Montana infinitium coaster in Mexico. I believe it used to have over the shoulder restraints but those were replaced with seat belts that go on the shoulders and chest. The only purpose those shoulder restraints serve is to keep the body in a proper upright position due to the high geforces. Anyways is it worth the trip to Canada?
I went on that today and I'm 12years old
I have been here. On my long fav. list, Galaxy Orbiter ranks #9
5 times today!! :)
+AbstractMelon well done !!
I hope I can go here someday to ride this, it is definitely in my most wanted list. A road trip to here might be in order. Is it as good as it looks?
Ryan Penrod It's a powerful coaster and very good, the problem is the restraints, which bash you about a bit...if you can work out how to ride without banging your jaw it's one of the best coasters around, but get a jab in the jaw and it hurts!
I rode this today, may seem like a more advanced roller coaster but it is actually really fun and seems about average after the first two drops. The most g force you'll get out of it is probably around 6.2 and you may almost pass out after the double loop if it's your first time
It's very scary
Bro how fast is the ride like how long does it takev
Take*
It has a top speed of 60mph and the duration of the ride can be seen in the video - from start until hitting the brakes just under 2 minutes.
I'm here right now my sister went on it I went on the little red one lel
This coaster is so loud
Well, it's inside a building so that sound is going to bounce around all over the place...it's a BIG coaster!
true
I almost died on that 😂😂
How
how
heart attack
no
why
What ever happened to Shwarzkopf :/
Out of business
how did you take the camera on?
He used a GoPro attached to a chest harness. Usually, they wouldn't let you on with a handheld camera as it had some safety risks.
+Adam Rida Tabet As Lindsey said...I emailed the park in advance and got permission to film with the GoPro on a chest harness...in that way it was not a 'loose article' . The filming on this ride was all done under the supervision of the rides manager. Don't try to film on rides with a handheld camera without express permission of the ride operator or supervisor, as it is not as easy as it looks, especially with such a powerful ride like this one.
Went on this , definitely was scared af but it was fun even though I had my eyes closed throughout the whole ride 😂😂😂
I don't live in Canada but I heard that people died there. Is that ture?
+TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam It is true...3 people died on the ride but that was 30 years ago and safety and design features have made the ride totally safe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindbender_(Galaxyland)
+davidjellis wait.... why would'nt they shut it down?
+TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam It was closed at the time, but the problems were sorted and the ride reopened. It was a massive investment for the Mall so clearly they wanted to make it safe and open it again, rather than scrap the ride.
***** Oh. But would'nt they get new stuff for it? like to replace? I don't wat any one to die again.
TOKYO GHOUL sam-sam I am sure nobody wanted anyone to get injured, and health & safety is taken very seriously, but they made the improvements and it's run fine for 30 years.
Classic Schwarzkopf layout. That last Loop looks intense!
The whole ride is intense...the G forces are very powerful, and it looks and feels reminiscent of many of his other large coasters.
Schwartzkopf! Stengel does NOT waste space.
There isn't much space that isn't used in Galaxyland - so this fits perfectly (but only just!)
This Ride Killed A Few People After It Derailed
That was around 30 years ago!
davidjellis *IT WAS THE WORST ROLLER COASTER ACCIDENT EVER, WORST THAN THE SMILER AND THE BIG ONE*
It was not the worst...although three tragically died on this ride 5 children were killed on the Big Dipper at Battersea Fun Fair in 1972
someone died on this ride
+Sabrina Bieber There was indeed a tragic accident (3 killed) but that was 30 years ago
Man, I left it on this video and never got back, now it's a whole year later!
They certainty used all the space above them as much as they could, you were pretty close to the ceiling. The idea of having a coaster inside is pretty cool, especially alongside others so it just looks like a huge jumbled mess, haha.
It's such a massive ride to fit into a building...you wanted to duck your heads at the top of the lifthill!