Freak – Zinnecker
42-metre-high propeller for intense overhead rides
Operator: Alex und Angelique Zinnecker und Söhne (Forchheim)
Freak Zinnecker: Freak by Zinnecker is a portable propeller ride made by the Dutch manufacturer KMG. A long arm carries gondolas at both ends and rotates above the heads of the audience during the ride. This ride is aimed at people specifically seeking intense heights and upside-down experiences.
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What to expect
- Loops / inversions
- Multi-axis rotation
- High ride with a view
Highlights & records
KMG-Speed-Propeller with two opposing gondolas and a ride height of up to 42 metres.
Two gondolas, a large rotating arm and upside-down movements provide a real thrill.
Sources and context
Facts about this ride are documented in this specialist profile. The current list of appearances comes from the official organiser's website. More profiles are available in the ride directory. Details of individual appearances may change and are not part of the permanent technical data.
Freak Zinnecker: Ride experience
On Freak, you sit in a gondola at the end of a large propeller arm. As soon as the ride begins, your position in space changes dramatically: the arm not only swings, but also rotates fully. Its highest points are far above the fairground. The gondolas and the arm’s rotation create an intense sense of motion. If you are unfamiliar with how it works, you should watch at least one complete cycle from below. Unlike on a roller coaster, you cannot tell the direction of travel from a track. That is precisely what makes it exciting for experienced thrill-seekers.
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General
- Manufacturer
- KMG (Netherlands)
- Model
- Speed / Propeller
- Year built
- 2014
- Premiere
- 2014
Ride
- Height
- 42 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 2
- Riders per gondola
- 4
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 20 × 8.5 m
- Power rating
- 80 kW
History of Freak Zinnecker
Ride-Index lists Freak as a KMG Speed from 2014. It premiered on 6 June 2014 at the fair in Bayreuth. It is operated by Alex and Angelique Zinnecker and Sons from Forchheim. The ride is listed as having a maximum height of 42 metres, two gondolas and a total of eight seats. Depending on the ticket booth layout, the footprint is approximately 20 metres wide and up to 8,5 metres deep. The connected load is 80 kilowatts. No claimed speed or G-force is listed here as a confirmed value unless there is sufficiently reliable evidence to support it.
Timeline
Premiere on 6 June 2014 at the Bayreuth fair.
- Operator
- Alex and Angelique Zinnecker and sons (Forchheim)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Freak Zinnecker suitable for?
Freak is not a ride for beginners. It is particularly suitable if you are looking for intense rotations and a view from a great height. If you are unsure about going upside down, it is better to start with a less intense ride. Check the minimum height, health restrictions and restraint system on site, as this information must come directly from the operator. An off-ride video clearly identified as Freak by Zinnecker from the Darmstadt Heinerfest 2025 shows how the ride works from the outside. It does not document the ride’s setup or actual participation at another fair.
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