Is this heavy foam? (i.e. Will sports-oriented 5-7y.o. boys find it satisfying to knock pins over? And will it last more than one season outside?)
2028257
It is heavy foam. My boys (5 & 8 yrs) love it. The pins are stable and set up easily. I'm not sure it would last outside, however. It seems like it is made for indoor use.
2028258
It is not a heavy foam it is very light but durable. I am a physical therapist and use it all the time as I treat young children. I would not use them outside, I don't think they would last.
2028259
If stored out side no. Bowling is fun but keep in mind these are small. Not like the whighted plastic ones. But these are fun and especially for that age very safe
1731020
Hi, I would say fairly durable. We've had two for about a year now and we use them as goals, and have had no problems. However, my kids are young 9 ,7, 7. So they do pretty limited damage. But for us they have been perfect.
1318300
I use them for 17 year old boys. Not once was the goal knocked over by a hard shot. I recommend that you do not leave the goal out year round. They are not made to withstand that.
599963
Foam is not going to give you the bounce you need to play. My kids love this toy, it has lasted 2 years plus (not my walls).
286703
well it is quite sturdy and has a broad base so it should hold up fine...except on sand you can't bounce the balls off the ground, of course. Have fun
1838355
So we use it outside all the time. It is very durable. I have 4 wild kids and they are as rough as can be and it is held up well. It is made from the same material as the industrial size ones. We have had since Christmas with no issues and this is the third bouncy I have attempted with them. Worth the money...
1930445
I wouldn't call it thick, but I would not call if flimsy either. We've had ours since the beginning of May and it's held up quite nicely. And my kids can be a bit rough and tumble when they are playing with it! They love it and I'm pleased.
1485129
Good question. My son is only 10 months so he hasn't tested it that well. He stands up in it but isn't too angry yet. I think it's fairly sturdy, especially for how light it is but I can't be sure. Its frame isn't connect to the sides of the bed like a pack and play so that may or may not be better for you. I think it would make it harder to knock over.Sorry I can't be more helpful
1749167
No, not really. More a sponge than foam with a skin to have any bounce to it.Suitable perhaps for toddler play as no harm can be done with it.
1913162
No it doesn't break easily. My son is hard on most things but it's really durable made of thick blue foam. Not thin material at all.
863736
I live in Northern KY, and we see all 4 seasons here, and our hoop looks like the day I put it up. I would say it holds up very well to weather.
973338
My son, who is 7, has been using it regulary on a combination of indoor and outdoor courts. By regularly, I mean two one hour practices per week plus clincs lasting from 2 to 3 hours once a week. I think it is intended for indoor courts but has worked fine so far without any issues on outdoor courts. However, please note that the ball has been put to less than 6 months of use so I can't say that it has really withstood the test of time. Still, it is an outstanding ball and, even though it is pricey, I would buy one again.
1913161
No, not really. It is pretty durable foam that has taken a beating from my 5 year-old. It can get dents in it (his sword has some) and the coating/paint peels a little (but that's only because he left it outside overnight and the moisture got to it)
387141
When the package arrived, it said it was safe for +/- 130 lbs. We called the manufacturer and they advised to the lower weight as we'll. that being said, we've had 3-4 kids on it at once and it's holding up great. Definitely one of the best outdoor toys we have!
1542488
It's not as durable as I would've liked but as long as you treat it gently it should last a while. If you play frequently then I would not recommend it, but our family plays a couple of times a year and it has held up so far. The legs and the beanbags could be better made and I do see problems arising from both in the near future. Overall I would give it a B-.
604789
It's very strong/hardy. Frame is hard plastic and grass is rugged turf. Good luck
1738149
This is great for INDOOR play. I do not think it is sturdy enough to handle any of the outdoor elements. Any breeze would probably blow it over/away.