Maxx Force Analysis Six Flags Great America 2019 Launch Coaster

The fastest launch in America is making its debut next year at Six Flags Great America north of Chicago, Illinois. This ride will send you flying through a compressed air launch 0-78 mph in less than 2 seconds, and if that doesn't get you excited, I don't know what will!
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[@theleftuprightatsoldierfield]

Glad to see Josh from King’s Dominion recovered the schematics for the second half of Full Throttle

[@twistedcheese1]

Yeah but in the wrong park!

[@quinnkids177]

Ha lol

[@diveloopthrills7613]

Lmfao yup

[@sexbombombtheiv]

2015: Year of Awesome 2016: Year of S&S Freespins 2017: Year of Nothing 2018: Year of RMC 2019: Year of Launch coasters

[@joannachapman6888]

Tag yourself I'm 2017

[@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan]

2017 was Mine Blower

[@kevinplayscello_]

2020 year of the TREX

[@nessus5445]

2017 had mystic timbers

[@eliiacovoni2451]

2017: year of the waterparks

[@bennettveith1301]

It’s gonna be like Goliath: amazing, but too short

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

It looks shorter than Goliath. I'm thinking 25-30 seconds

[@wutduh8697]

@@nationalcoasternews5798 tbh, Storm Runner at Hersey park is pretty short too

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

@@wutduh8697 I didn't say it was a bad thing, I was just pointing out it's gonna be shorter than Goliath. I actually don't mind it's short

[@JordanFilms2003]

Looks like six flags great America is going to be great again.

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

JordanFilmsChannel it’s been “Great” since 2012 when x flight came and they’ve gotten a ton of coasters since

[@lucianoalonso4389]

Clever use of a Donald Trump joke

[@lucianoalonso4389]

@@SuicideSauceNoodles yeah but the last 2 years you guys got a free spin and a super loop like a lot of the other Six Flags parks

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

well a free spin is a coaster. A coaster is a coaster

[@lucianoalonso4389]

@@SuicideSauceNoodles for GP and credit collectors

[@miguelwantstoairdrop]

Maxx Force: the Full Throttle of Six Flags Great America

[@MoeRon004]

But better

[@groholske]

Great America is my home park, and I’m more than happy that it’s getting banger after banger. Yes, it did get The Joker, but as you said in the video it also got Goliath, as well as X Flight. Those might have been added in the last 10 years, but it’s got a great selection of classics like Superman Ultimate Flight, Raging Bull, and Viper, which is a highly underrated wooden coaster. Can’t wait to see what it’ll get in the years to come.

[@ScottTeresi]

Joseph Groholske Joker is fun as hell but it’s also a blink-and-you’ll-miss it endeavor. Park management has done a fine job of balancing the old classics with new additions, even if X-Flight has not aged well at all. Hoping for a future-Stsr here and not another Deja Vu or Z-Force.

[@josephqualtier961]

@@ScottTeresiyeah x flight is bumpy lol

[@eyes3888]

Hell yes, great america is being noticed again XD

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

Once again, great analysis! Looks like a hell of a ride. I am personally pretty confident in this project since S&S has built plenty of these coasters in China, so they've gotten more experience in developing the ins and outside of them. Hypersonic XLC and Ring Racer were learning experiences, and I feel like they are really stepping up their game. Anything can happen, but I can see it being functional like the ones in China reportedly are. Also, will you be doing a video on all the Six Flags announcements for 2019?

[@alexblaszczyk629]

Omg I love ur videos

[@wutduh8697]

Ring Racer had bugs fixed. It's just that the place was bought out where it was in and the new peeps didn't want to pay for maintenance of the ride so it was taken out.

[@jessewalker9131]

I subscribed to you theme park crazy

[@gopernoperstrains3160]

We have an air launch coaster already. Powder Keg at SDC. The Chinese S&S air launches are significantly more reliable, so I hope that this one reflects that. Since it’s my home park; I can’t wait to ride it! The acceleration is going to be awesome!

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Honestly this is gonna be a way better fit than west coast racers, so I’m hyped because sfgam is pretty close to me!!

[@wutduh8697]

That's amazing

[@eyes3888]

@@Starlit43 no, it's a great park, but its often forgotten unfortunately

[@FirBurger98]

@@eyes3888 your time is coming up. I feel like it's great adventure and new Englands turn for 2020

[@levib2177]

same it is my home park

[@619Fishing]

Now that I’ve ridden both sorry both one half of WCR is better than max force itself lol. Maybe a bit of exaggeration but either way WCR is a way better ride

[@GooGun]

I literally just looked this up and saw this uploaded 3 minutes ago and I Immediately clicked!

[@aotmr1604]

Powder Keg in Silver Dollar City was the last pneumatic launch coaster built in the US, opened in 2005. Powder Keg's 60mph/3s launch was intense; I can't imagine how Maxx Force will feel.

[@OgtonyB88]

I live an hour from six flags great America and I have to say, you’re absolutely right about this park and uptime/downtime ratio. Dejavu was never open, seriously in the multiple years it was there I seen it running twice and road it once.

[@brycefourn2001]

I'm excited for this ride as well. Definitely what the park needed :)

[@animod8797]

Y'all are hands down my favorite coaster channel

[@AxolotelPlays]

I am realy kind of loving this Layout. It is so unique. I love that

[@irishmusiclover100]

I think Maxx Force looks phenomenal, especially with an acceleration like that! I was just at Six Flags Great America last week. But seeing this coaster makes me want to go back next year. 🎢😍😍

[@jeffcunningham308]

Taylor, I love your anylasis of the new rides. Keep making more please.

[@CoasterStudios]

Jeffrey Cunningham I can only make them as fast as parks can announce them!

[@TheAndroidvsapple]

This is maybe the 2nd most anticipated launch coaster in the world. Fly is ofcourse #1.

[@aaronthompson6618]

I know this video is old, but none the less, well done! Very much to the point and very insightful.

[@jackcunningham4820]

This made me think of how painful a hypersonic SLC would be 😂

[@KarnageKamikaze]

Jack Cunningham Yeah, I wonder how that ejector hill is going to feel right at the start of the launch 🤔

[@jamesr.b.kieliszewski6731]

The up after the launch is complete different the Hypersonic SLC, Maxx Force is more gradual in gaining steepness

[@asterisks3062]

@@jamesr.b.kieliszewski6731 "the up" do u meant little step up just saying but nice comment

[@racingfan2897]

Of course and a slc would be painful( I know what you mean)

[@jackcunningham4820]

Seamus Murphy omg thank god lmao

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

Been on hypersonic. Thay launch was truly something else. I recall not even feeling like you accelerate it was more like sitting still, then at full speed. Was nuts. And a fun ride but short, this has a better layout. When I go to Cedar Point next year I may take some time and drive out to IL for this

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Was waiting for this!!

[@jamesyoder11]

"Maxx Force. Still more uptime than Lightning Rod!"

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

Really happy my home park is getting this! The launch is gonna be incredible! I have hope it won't have a lot of issues since it seems S&S has perfected their air launch coasters in China

[@dylansader758]

I love the addition because Great America is my home park and I've been waiting for the day when they would be getting a launch coaster, and at first I didn't believe that they would get a water coaster, but you were wrong. Love the vid by the way!

[@themeparkcentral3059]

One of the best Analysis

[@joaquineciolaza2705]

The fastest inversion in the world after Maxx Force Was the inversion of Furius Baco at Port Aventura

[@kambrevlogs1133]

This is my home park, I’m super excited to ride it, I’ve been so busy so I haven’t been able to ride it yet but I love my home park, this ride is is making up for the stupid super loop we got lol

[@toxicdeadlineat5748]

Great America is my home park along with cedar point I was really exited when I found this ride was coming

[@jamesmurphy4234]

Was just there today, it's pretty cool, that double inversion was pretty wicked standing next to Raging Bull. My theroy is Great America received a lot of attendance because we have no other parks nearby, I think the closest big park is Cedar Pointe Ohio. So it's a supply and demand relationship I'd say

[@bleeve9425]

This looks really fun!

[@13Mikestar]

Glad to see this coming to my home park

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

Looks awesome. I would love to get to this park esp with this new ride. BUT I already plan to hit KW next year, as its not far from CP, and I will do Carowinds as my layovers are always in Charlotte. This just is a bit far away... maybe some day! Having ridden Hypersonic XLC that launch was truly epic.

[@zacharystewart5344]

Can't wait! I305 is the most intense coaster but Hypersonic had the most intense element! My 1 ride on it was insane! Felt like a bus hit you!

[@Seejay73196]

You used the correct plural term of analysis, I am genuinely impressed.

[@soulsealsaul5553]

Merry Excited And looking Xtreme Xtreme Forceful Original layout, Racing through the train, this Coaster looks Exciting.

[@neru2794]

I'm looking forward to this one

[@someloser2847]

Great America is my home park and I’m so ready for 2019

[@vurosity9122]

Amazing vid dude your awesome

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Hypersonic!!! That launch was unreal. Even more intense than top thrill

[@Jerendelle]

Awesome post! One of my concerns, along with what you stated, is going to be Capacity. I've yet to see how many trains they will be able to operate, but judging by the lay out, 2 Maximum. Being that Great America is one of the more popular in the chain, I can see this creating some serious wait times...

[@andrewwong9201]

Yay more coasters for my home park!!!!

[@bofi9301]

My school (northwestern university) has the great america closed just for the students every year. Can’t wait to go on this 20 times in a row next year!

[@imtrash9049]

I’m so excited this is coming my home park

[@frolord310]

Sadly the train is closed for the rest of the season. they have to construct the bridge where the train goes over the launch and as well, the waterpark closes after labor day. so not very close construction updates

[@TheKingKerley]

Actually there's plenty of other rides you can get a good look at Max Force from.

[@frolord310]

Mike Kerley not get footage though

[@TheKingKerley]

Yes you can get excellent footage from the sky Trek Tower.

[@frolord310]

Mike Kerley you don’t get the point. The water park and train are right next to it. Sky trek tower isn’t up-close like both of those would be

[@montezoomasrevengefanboy6477]

Maxx force is my most anticipated coaster for 2019

[@lexiklusmann6142]

I'm going opening day. super excited to ride it

[@Big01021]

Love how the cars look like Formula 1 cars!

[@EtCruiser_03]

Happy to say this is my home park

[@EricMez]

Can't wait to ride it someday

[@iitzfizz]

That first bunny hop is gonna offer some serious ejector

[@edog501]

Now you have to visit Great America!! 😆😆

[@autumnstimmel296]

I totally wasn’t expecting this move from the park.

[@majorian9406]

Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City is the only other compressed air launch coaster in America. And the fact that it's also at my home park makes it better.

[@gadgefan48]

I would have never thought to see S&S have such a big year coming up with now this to go along with Steel Curtain. But man alive this looks like a fun coaster, even if its short. Wonder if there will be any airtime with that little bunny hill after the launch.

[@angelodeluca629]

So excited

[@HeyyImSophia]

YASSSSSSSSSSS GREAT AMERICA IS MY HOME PARK CANT WAIT TO RIDE IT!!! I’m so happy that we got rid of the pictorium I hated it I vomited in the pictorium because I used to get motion sickness Now I’m fine and I am soooo excited to ride this!!

[@thelightninghunter23]

You sure you're not thinking about Space Shuttle America?

[@cubesforlife6416]

Great America is my home park and I really wanted them to get a new coaster. I a really excited.

[@ghkknvhhbjpplnbhgf175]

Awesome !!!

[@RepaidChalice37]

Going to ride this on Wednesday! First time going to six flags in years, we usually go to cedar point now a days instead but my younger brother got a free pass from school for a reading program.

[@lizqualtier7236]

omfg im so exited

[@violetmarvel3089]

My home park finally getting something new🖤

[@CoasterStudios]

Karley Kline what do you mean finally? You guys get something new all the time😂

[@joeandres9902]

NICE!!

[@hypertube81]

Maxx Force and Steel Curtain are the most thrilling rides to look forward to in America for 2019, with West Coast Racers rounding out the Top 3. That being said, none of them could be much more than 10 Million dollar investments. Hopefully American Parks blow it wide open for the 2020 Season!

[@Jason_Maier]

Nice work. Glad that S&S is moving on from their past air launch failures (Ring Racer & Hypersonic XLC) I wonder how much compressed air would be needed to launch Kingda Ka :D :D As for my home park, glad that Apocalypse is becoming Firebird. I don't like having my shoulders banged or my nuts squished!

[@darrenk.2389]

Taylor, Powder Keg at SDC is a compressed air launched coaster.

[@Tribenix]

HydroPenguin is it in S&S?

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

Tribenix yes

[@unknownkid4021]

Am excited

[@ajfournier4182]

Can't wait!

[@fuzzytabby4304]

Next record they'll brag about: -fastest chain lift over 150 ft high with a 40 degree incline. - most zero g stalls on a track painted blue, and my favorite: -longest track for a ride lasting 30 seconds.

[@darkfalcon5004]

This coaster is going to be insane! Awesome analysis i didn’t notice the brakes. But um 17 coasters? The superloop doesn’t count so they have 16. Also the fastest launch in North America isn’t a world record so the coaster really broke 2 world records.

[@jamesr.b.kieliszewski6731]

We gotta a super loop last year. We found it unforgettable. Six flags, you’ve been forgiven

[@lukemeraz8686]

I go here alot and great america really needed a new roller coaster

[@dexty112]

Full Throttle 2

[@crashcoaster3852]

Will probably be better though.

[@dexty112]

XBCPGamer29 yeah

[@XGaming1]

Maxx Force has been running with riders for about 4 days now and there’s been no problems with downtime from what I’ve heard.

[@Themeparkgeorge]

It looks amazing i am nagging my parents to let me go because I live in England, on of my top bucket list coasters for sure

[@JE-de3mq]

Can’t wait

[@josephqualtier961]

Update, this ride has pretty bad downtime, but it’s still awesome to have a powerful launch here. It’s a lot of fun and even though sfgam struggles to expand since it’s landlocked it manages to squeeze in some really fun rides

[@eloramaxwell7020]

Yes something close to me finally!

[@hfreddy127]

I went here yesterday and me and my mom bought Maxx Force Flash Pass tickets. After a while, we decide to go to it and when we got to it, it shut down. And if your wondering there was little wind. P.S. we also got Goliath Flash Pass tickets and we went on that and it was awesome

[@ericn6201]

Does this coaster use lap bars? Because, I just feel that over-the-shoulder restraints are better for this sort of ride.

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

This park is kind of out of the way even when I do my Cedar Point trip it would be pretty much a whole day's drive just to get there. But honestly I may fly out sometime next year just to do this park because I am stoked about this ride. It seems that the launch is basically the equivalent to Hypersonic xlc I was lucky enough to ridden that one and my God that launched was unlike anything else

[@mbpxl1556]

THIS IS GREATNESS

[@seanlewis1148]

Six Flags Great America has 15 coasters, I don't know why they would count a boring superloop as a coaster, let alone a piece of track that's literally on the same structure of American Eagle!! Boy I tell'ya, Six Flags is something else!!

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

Best ride at the park imo

[@CoasterStudios]

National Coaster News how do you know? You haven't ridden it yet! lol

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

@@CoasterStudios Let me rephrase that, if executed properly I think it could be the best ride at the park (I'm not a huge Goliath fan)

[@TheGreatestDude77]

I strongly believe that Maxx Force may be foreshadowing the future for Vertical Velocity. A rumor that has been going around is that V2 will be removed from the park, and added to another park that needs the attraction, similar to what they did with Iron Wolf. One complaint that people have had with this is that V2 was he only launch coaster in the park out of their fourteen (soon to be fifteen, a number that may feel like too many) coasters in the park. I believe that they are planning to remove V2 soon after the addition of Maxx Force, but are adding Maxx Force so that they do not lose the attraction of having a launch coaster in the park.

[@eloramaxwell7020]

The only experience I have with launched S&S is Powderkeg at SDC and it goes down every day so hopefully that wont be the case here.

[@wutduh8697]

Apparently, the Chinese air launches don't have a lot of downtime.

[@bildom]

Wut Duh S&S has perfected their launch system since ring°racer

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

@@bildom Fun fact: Ring Racer didn't close because of mechanical problems. They actually fixed those up when the ride finally opened. The property was just bought out by an investor that didn't want to pay for the maintenance costs

[@bildom]

Theme Park Crazy Oh wow, thanks! I didn’t know that. That gives me hope for Maxx Force

[@michaezell4607]

HYPERSONIC had the WORST downtime.....go figure though because they basically tried(and failed) to use what worked well on free fall towers at the time on a coaster which didn't work well.

[@InfiniteCS]

Best coaster in the sf announcements

[@jonjon10220]

Best ride in the park. Anyone else agree?

[@connormanning984]

Still Goliath for the drop and hang time!

[@jscafidi74]

@@connormanning984 i like raging bull still even better than Goliath

[@mickeymouse4134]

Duke Umm did you ride it to judge it?

[@timgrimes7625]

Goliath all day!!

[@joeyg6267]

maybe that fast inversion might give you that feeling you get during the second half of steel vengeance where you don't know where you are but i doubt it, nobody could've told me that was going to happen when the POV was made so maybe it could happen with this one

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

Im also worried that the coaster has to remove the inversion where it goes 60 mph because it might go so fast and it will be like when Maverick at Cedar Point had the heartline roll.

[@bildom]

Alejandro Garza Maverick’s roll wasn’t heartlined. This is, so it’ll reduce a lot of the laterals

[@beexo3587]

I'm more worried about that airtime hill right after the launch. It looks like a nice jump but might put to much pressure on the track

[@bildom]

jaredmai Hopefully S&S designed it in such a way as not to put too much strain on the track

[@beexo3587]

@@bildom It might be designed that way to be a release for the catch car so who knows

[@bildom]

jaredmai Actually I think it’s because the track exiting the inversion is right underneath it

[@zacharygiles2984]

Taylor how can I see the old Loch Ness monster mural I can’t find it on the internet

[@westonfunk5891]

I think Powder Keg is also a compressed air launch. But, this looks like a sick ride!

[@backseatcoasters2074]

I am most excited for the lap bars and not the weird vest restraints!

[@dragonfire101g]

What do you call the designer of Magnum XL-200 Hyperactive

[@kevinplayscello_]

Hey Taylor I really enjoyed this video. I'm excited to ride Maxx Force. Also, congratulations on 103 THOUSAND subscribers. I was wondering if you give a shout out to "Jake and Kevin". It would mean A lot to me. Can't wait for your next video

[@zachbrzezicki6398]

Minus china, the last compressed air launch coaster was Ring Racer. Before that was Dodonpa, then Hypersonic.

[@hagoween]

Will you be visiting SFGAm to ride Maxx Force?

[@44SweetEscape44]

This looks cool but I'm all for Kings Island and Cedar Point lol. I've heard a lot of horror stories about Six Flags and how they're more focused with having the biggest and the baddest and not really caring about safety etc. I do hope that this works out for them though!

[@roxynano]

It’s going to be the closest racing coaster themed to be a racing coaster to Indianapolis. There should be a park in Indy!