maXair
Cedar Point took guests to new heights in 2005 with the introduction of maXair. Riders on this ultimate thrill ride sit in outward-facing suspended seats that form a giant circle of 50 passengers; their legs dangle freely, and each seat has an individual shoulder restraint and restraining belt. maXair swings riders back and forth in a seemingly out-of-control pendulum motion while rotating counterclockwise. At the peak of the pendulum movement that reaches a maximum speed of 70 mph, riders are upside down 140 feet above the ground and experience "airtime" - that coveted feeling of weightlessness that is popular for thrill-seekers on roller coasters. The dynamic return drop generates a variety of sensations on riders depending on their specific position in the counterclockwise rotation, creating a different ride experience each time.
maXair is located just off Cedar Point's Main Midway near Kiddy Kingdom and Space Spiral. Guests must be at least 52 inches tall to ride maXair.
Rider Safety Guide
- maXair is a high-energy, high-capacity thrill ride. Riders sit outward facing suspended seats that form a giant circle with their legs dangling freely. The ride swings in a pendulum motion at heights of 140 feet, while spinning in a clockwise rotation, reaching maximum speeds of 70 mph. Guests will experience feelings of weightlessness. Warning: This ride contains strobe lighting. Each seat has an individual shoulder harness and seatbelt that must be fastened and tightened at all times. May not accommodate guests of exceptional size. Please try test seat at the ride entrance to ensure seatbelt fastens.
Glasses must be secured with an athletic strap. Guests with any type of prosthesis should remove the prosthesis before riding. Guests should contact the Park Operations Office for assistance. Guests with disabilities are streamlined through the ride queue.
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All The Details
Design
| Capacity | Approx. 1,000 riders per hour |
| Features | Riders on the super-sized maXair sit in outward-facing suspended seats that form a giant circle of 50 passengers; their legs dangle freely, and each seat has an individual shoulder restraint and restraining belt. |
| Model | Giant Frisbee thrill ride |
| Ride Time | Approx. 2 minutes, 30 seconds |
| Direction | Rotates Counterclockwise |
| Color Scheme | "Retro" scheme of orange, red, yellow and blue |
| Seating | 50 seats with individual shoulder restraint and restraining belt |
| Speed | 70 mph |
Manufacturing
| Investment | $7.5 million |
| Manufacturer | Huss of Bremen, Germany Huss, Bremen, Germany |
Physical Dimensions
| Physical Height | 84' tall structure |
| Swing | 140' max swing |
Ridership
| 2008 | 713,445 |
| 2007 | 613,820 |
| 2006 | 753,181 |
| 2005 | 842,796 |
