Answering my own question ... It was. 14 years to the week. My memory surprises me sometimes.Is this not the same ride that disintegrated when it was brand new ?
Not a particularly common make, they built Mixtape formally at Alton Towers so I presume they mostly build travelling rides.Sartori Rides? Anyone?
I feel like that's a big part of the problem. There aren't any other Sartori coasters that aren't in the family-friendly Big Apple/Crazy Worm category, and then they bring out an inverted thrill coaster; hardly their usual area of expertise. If it was successful they would surely have sold more than one prototype but it seems to have been beset by problems from the start.Sad as it's a unique cred but absolutely the right decision