MaXair is without a doubt one of the best flat rides I have ridden! It is a ride that, above all else, is complete and utter FUN. Sitting on the newly redesigned games midway near the front of the park, MaXair is an imposing flat ride, as its structure towers over the ground. The color scheme, filled with deep blue, orange, red, and yellow hues, is vibrant and looks magnificent! The line moves very quickly, as this flat is a definite people-eater, which is a big plus. From the ground, the ride admittedly looks rather intense, but I would suggest that you not let that deter you, as MaXair is disorienting, but not overly intense. This was the first Giant Frisbee, as these are dubbed, that I had ridden, and I am honestly surprised that more parks dont invest in these things. The main ring, where the guests are seated, slowly rotates, all while the main arm swings back and forth, getting higher and higher. And we are talking ridiculously high for a flat ride - in the neighborhood of 140 feet or so! The result is a wildly enjoyable ride that will have you smiling and laughing in no time! The speed is great on this as well, and the highlights are those maximum swings past 90 degrees in the air. During these swings, there are copious amounts of airtime for all to enjoy! Add to it the fact that you are slowly rotating, and you get to one of the best traits this ride has to offer - no two rides are exactly the same, a characteristic that is truly quite rare on a flat ride. It should also be noted that the ride cycle on MaXair is quite long, and you get to really savor the experience. One of the parks other massive flats, Skyhawk, should have taken a page from MaXair in that department. I overall found MaXair to be a spectacular addition to the Points arsenal, and easily their best flat ride, in my humble opinion. The ride is a sensory delight, and worth several spins during a trip to Cedar Point. Truly an outstanding ride, and simply a must-ride for anyone wanting to experience a dynamic thrill ride without shooting their lunch across the midway! 
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