Mean Streak is All Bark and No Bite
The Mean Streak was probably the biggest letdown of my trip to Cedar Point. This massive wooden coaster that's 161 feet tall (16 stories) and over 5,000 feet long amazingly amounts to almost no thrills. I will say that it was fairly smooth for its size and age, but what a snoozer! It's nothing but turns and short forgettable drops. I don't recall any airtime whatsoever. Just what amounted to a long tour ride around a huge wooden structure. It's even lacking in speed, probably because you spend a lot of the ride at higher elevations. At least Mean Streak won't beat you up. My ride in the middle of the train wasn't very rough at all.
It sounds like Mean Streak was neutered for lack of a better word. It had a great few years when it opened and then for some reason Cedar Point re-profiled the layout and added trim brakes to the first hill. Unfortunately, I never got to ride Mean Streak during it's better
years. All that's left now is the 'Not So Nice Streak'. After riding, I recognized a major chink in Cedar Point's armor. The park doesn't have a solid woodie to speak of. Final Rating - 5.0 (Average)
Want to know how good a 5.0 is? Check out the CCCS. Also, check out this onride roller coaster video of Mean Streak.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Mean Streak @ Cedar Point | Coaster Reviews
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this is the worst ride I have ever been on. the best way to describe it would be FRUSTRATING in every possible aspect. A huge trim brake on the first drop (!!!) set the tone for the whole ride-zero airtime and terribly paced. It really makes you appreciate other woodies like the Beast and Son of Beast. Next time you go to Cedar Point, you have to try Maverick. It's probably my favorite coaster there and has an awesome layout-the front row's the best.
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