maXair, in what can only be described as both swinging and spinning action, oscillates its riders to a maximum height of 140 feet and to a maximum speed of 70 mph. The thrill ride's massive amount of air time, or zero gravity, at its apex provides riders with a unique form of weightlessness combined with disorientation. This sensation occurs because the ride continues to spin at the top of its trajectory, allowing for a unique ride for literally every seat location. One could be looking straight up or down, depending on his seat location.

In a special Opening Day Eve media preview, maXair was running very efficiently with virtually no mechanical downtime. The load process appeared to be very smooth, well, as efficient as such a process can be with members of the working media. maXair has a theoretical capacity of one thousand riders per hour, with fifty riders in each two-and-a-half minute trip.

Cedar Point opens for its 136th season on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Opening Day will not be entirely maXair--Cedar Point will also feature a magnificant fireworks display at 10 PM.

For comprehensive photographic coverage of Cedar Point's Media Day 2005, please visit The Point Online.