Want more Galaxyland? Be sure to check out the documentary short I produced on the park, which can be viewed here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kK57hKt1q922iYk.html
@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?
@BluesCoasters3 жыл бұрын
Where was that nice moment of airtime towards the end of the ride? (Awesome review tho :)
@malcolmforsythe43293 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!
@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
@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.
@djavatar684 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.
@theliamcooke4 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
@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
@tjlavelle24245 жыл бұрын
1:46 flexing that coaster count
@GregPeden4 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 😆
@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
@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
@supersaiyantravis69624 жыл бұрын
You could say that mirror section really bent his mind! I'll see myself out.
@ajmurphy25404 жыл бұрын
lol
@vulpkip21725 жыл бұрын
Tbh when i first saw a video of this coaster i thought i was watching on 1.25x speed lmao
@staplesboy55525 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews Taylor!
@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.
@theluigistriker94495 жыл бұрын
This is a pretty cool coaster! Thanks for the awesome review Taylor!
@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!
@bigpoesoul6519 Жыл бұрын
I'm here as this coaster is closing. RIP I will miss you Mindbender
@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!
@teame-cgaming91605 жыл бұрын
I went on the spinning coaster right as the Mindbender ran by. So loud. :))
@finlayb33375 жыл бұрын
the slo mo 😍
@IainHendry5 жыл бұрын
If you go back in the summer, one of the trains has the last car configured with backward-facing seats!
@hybroomhall18476 ай бұрын
So amazing doing this backwards!!!
@dickiea80485 жыл бұрын
Rode this back in the 90s It triggered a migraine after riding it the second time. Super intense.
@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.
@DisneyMarkUK5 жыл бұрын
Am man I need to ride this sooooo much, thanks for all your videos on it, love it!!
@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.
@poppetmaster89715 жыл бұрын
Such a fair score! the only problems i've ever had with Mindbender is the restraints too! Awesome video man!
@philollenberg4 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!
@gui29805 жыл бұрын
I've been on this ride. It's relentless!
@Natendowii5 жыл бұрын
"Mindbender looks too intense for me!"
@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
@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.
@headonnis38143 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).
@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!
@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!
@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!
@colemouledous48175 жыл бұрын
GOTTA LOVE SCWARZKOPHS!
@dankmaster64194 жыл бұрын
Schwarzkopf
@mithex84143 жыл бұрын
scwqarzkopgoflfpdospfop
@richauger5773 жыл бұрын
Best Schwarzkopf coaster ever!!!
@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!
@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.
@arvindhaliwal10695 жыл бұрын
Ayyy who lives in Edmonton
@chandosbookkeeping58204 жыл бұрын
not me
@ajmurphy25404 жыл бұрын
me
@malcolmforsythe43293 жыл бұрын
Me
@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.
@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.
@adrenalinerush58625 жыл бұрын
Your reviews just keep getting better!
@jpackman774 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.
@TheGreyDragon5 жыл бұрын
Those are some really round loops
@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.
@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
@stephenn774 жыл бұрын
Squidy You should try it out one day. I’m thinking a return trip to go on it.
@chez-y6b5 жыл бұрын
This ride looks awesome! Hope to get on it someday! (I'm probably never gonna get on it though)
@omgsolikevalleygirl3 жыл бұрын
ultimate rollar coaster dream shot at 3:08
@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.
@mitchellbowling86035 жыл бұрын
👏Great review 👏
@quinnkids1775 жыл бұрын
Mind Bender looks underrated af
@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.
@roanlozano6754 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
@caroline89152 жыл бұрын
I live near Edmonton I never had a chance to go on mind bender
@andysee69965 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they could fix the restraints so that people won't fall out yet it wouldn't be restrictive.
@zackhughes78784 жыл бұрын
I live a few hours away from this coaster
@MrCollerRoaster Жыл бұрын
RIP
@bshaun27405 жыл бұрын
I’m 12 and going on it tomorrow as a field trip in school! 😁
@Jackp499 Жыл бұрын
I found Big Apple Coaster smooth and enjoyable. If that makes me a maniac I guess I’m insane
@coreyumamoto54995 жыл бұрын
I love coaster studios. I need to meet you at magic mountain.
@thatkidonyoutube52235 жыл бұрын
oh yeah! the indoor coaster that is CLOSED FOR RAIN.
@KevAlberta5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the glass roof panels leak
@TerminalOingoBoingo7 ай бұрын
During the end of its life the trains had a backwards facing car at the end . R.I.P mindvender
@hookster9993 жыл бұрын
Original Intimidator 305 or with the refurb still most intense?
@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!
@JBguitar-cj8pc4 жыл бұрын
Wow 2nd to I305 in terms of intensity? 😳 I’m intrigued now! Must be a crazy ride!
@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!
@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
@detroitdiezel78565 жыл бұрын
Great review, Taylor!
@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.
@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.
@Daddykush4203 жыл бұрын
Been their good memories
@rebekahhesketh1220 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. 😄
@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
@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.
@michaellaclark11485 жыл бұрын
Love mindbender
@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
@markgrainge81984 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.
@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
@TheMapler15 жыл бұрын
Ayy! I live in Edmonton!
@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
@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!
@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser5 жыл бұрын
Mindbender is #1 on my bucket-list.
@stephenn774 жыл бұрын
I can say I’ve been on it! Really intense coaster! Bummer that they changed the restraints, probably after I went.
@TheSourPretzL5 жыл бұрын
I rode a coaster called Magnum Force, This looks Identical to that coaster.
@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? 🤣
@joelhamelin69814 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.
@stephenn773 жыл бұрын
The 5.5 G’s is the third loop I heard from another video!
@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!
@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
@dark6661055 жыл бұрын
What is your coaster count without kiddie coasters?
@Amandura5 жыл бұрын
I think Intimidator 305 is the most intense coaster. Its amazing too
@marcusalexanderhunke3291 Жыл бұрын
RIP mindbender
@CoasterStudios Жыл бұрын
very sad
@marcusalexanderhunke3291 Жыл бұрын
@@CoasterStudios I live in Edmonton (born & raised) and rode it many many times. It really hurt lol and I greyed out a lot. Tried it once in my mid 20's and my neck hurt for a week (I'm 6'4 for context). I had no idea it was this special. Glad I got to enjoy it
@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.
@mateojara49905 жыл бұрын
can you talk about the accident, it’s really interesting and i think ppl would like when it’s talked about
@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un5 жыл бұрын
But can it bend your mind?
@sethdove88475 жыл бұрын
There's necker headbanging 2:30
@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
@Kayla-tn7zx2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what happened on this roller coaster in 1986?