Bfyobrian12 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Its pretty sad that the worlds first suspended rollercoaster was a fuck up that only lasted parts of 2 seasons

johnnyjohnson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The music that starts at around 1:00 is what I'm referring to by the way.

johnnyjohnson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Does anyone know the name of the music that is playing in the first part of this video? I know I've heard it elsewhere.

Michael321990 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i heard that all the supports or in the grass of were Vortex is also the catwalks are used on the Vortex and also i heard that they have the cars underneath the station of Vortex or underneath Beast

johnlovesbridge (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Everyone in this video are in their 40s and 50s now!  Time flys.

PaperToadette (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i heard that people would come in excitement to ride the bat just to see the sign "The Bat will NOT be operating today"

thunderbeast1968 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I was able to ride this coaster 2-3 times, I guess I am lucky before they shut it down. It was a fun coaster, but I remember it being a little rough when the cars whipped around from side to side. Was part of the problem with this ride design, that the were little to no banking on the coaster putting too much force on the train's shock absorbers? I heard it was a nightmare to repair daily/weekly. The lack of banked curves put added wear on the steel of the coaster, is this also true?

CuzchrisCincy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for posting the video. I was one of the original ride operators on the Bat and hadn't seen anything about it in almost 30 years. Brought back some fond memories.

K3vinK (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

That one is a toss up. (no pun implied) 

OfficialBieberVideos (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yeah, and wouldnt the flight commander be one too? or would that be the manufacturer of the ride's fault? cause wasnt there no dividers between the two seats and she slipped to the side and was too drunk to realize it? or something like that? XD