Lunarix – Manning
Individual seats on a swinging pendulum arm
Operator: Manning
Lunarix Manning brings an unusual ride concept to the British fairground: instead of sharing a single row of seats, passengers experience the movements in individual, freely swinging gondolas. The Lunarix model was developed by Dutch manufacturer KMG, which designed it to combine pendulum movement, rotation and individual seat movement. This combination makes the experience different from that of a traditional swinging ship or a conventional propeller ride.
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What to expect
- Multi-axis rotation
- Light show / LED facade
Lunarix combines pendulum movement with freely swinging individual seats, creating a ride experience with constantly changing views.
Where Lunarix – Manning is touring
1 stop
The line links the stops in chronological order; it does not show a travel route.
What a ride on Lunarix Manning is like
The long main arm swings around its central axis. Individual passenger seats are fitted at both ends and can move independently. As the arm gathers speed, the freely swinging seats change direction. This means the view of the fairground is never constant; it changes with every movement. The sensation comes not only from the height, but above all from the combination of several directions of movement.
The arrangement of the seats is particularly striking. Unlike a long gondola bench, you have your own seat. This makes the ride experience more immediate, while other passengers experience the movements from slightly different perspectives. The model’s large LED lights emphasise the outlines of the structure after dark.
General
- Manufacturer
- KMG
- Model
- Lunarix
Ride
- Height
- 23.5 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 16
- Riders per gondola
- 1
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 14.7 × 9.2 m
- Power rating
- 250 kW
- Transport units
- 1
History of the Lunarix ride concept
KMG developed the Lunarix model as a transportable concept with individually suspended seats. The manufacturer highlights its compact transport solution and innovative gondola design. The model family combines the familiar look of a large pendulum arm with additional movement at its ends. This sets it apart from other KMG rides such as Freak Out. KMG describes the model’s specific technical features in its official product profile.
- Operator
- Manning
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Operator and appearances
The Lunarix ride reported to be operated by British showman Manning is part of the international range of modern overhead rides. You can find out when you can experience it in the attraction profiles and event information on Kirmestermine.eu. The model description helps you distinguish Lunarix from similar-looking pendulum rides: its defining feature is the individual passenger seats suspended at both ends of the main arm.
Who is Lunarix Manning for?
Lunarix Manning is for people who enjoy dynamic rides and changing directions of movement. If you like pendulum rides but want to try a new combination of swinging and spinning, this concept is especially interesting. For guests who prefer gentle circular rides, however, the experience is much more intense. The current height and safety rules are displayed at the ride entrance.
A visit is also worthwhile for spectators: from the outside, you can easily follow the different axes of movement. In the evening, the lights particularly show how the individual seats move in relation to the main arm. If you want to understand the structure, you can see by watching that it is not simply a wheel or gondola revolving around a fixed point.
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