how durable is it ? because i don`t want a set of boards that break as soon as i step on it!
1857523
One of five purchased broke already, warning: THEY DO NOT SUPPLY THE STICKY TAPE. Boards slightly warped, still five for the cost of one is a good deal.
579864
If used regularly it probably wont last that long. Better quality boards will support more weight. I'd go to a local skate shop and ask somebody.
1008635
Yes, in fact this was my first board, and it is durable and has lasted me at least a year.
1266356
I have this board and love it. It's a great board for beginners. I'm an adult of average weight and this board hasn't broken, it's very well- built. The trucks need to be loosened a lot at first, but other than that it comes fully set up.
1266357
No, spend the money and get a quality board. This board snapped inhalf while my daughter was riding down a hill. She ws not trying to do crazy stuff with the board as it is a long board used for cruising. The board broke all the way across the back screws.
579865
Can't say for sure, but it seems like it would be fine. The ones I bought were for my two grandsons. The boards seem sturdy and well made. We haven't had any problems so far.
1432138
Depends on how much he uses it of course but I would say it will last several years if cared for. Of course if he uses it often, he'll need a more advanced board soon! You can always resell it to another person just starting out---they are hard to find used. This is what the surf camps at our NC beach use. It's been a great board for our 50 lb 9 year old daughter.
374121
hmmm. When a structure is built a jostle of any sort will make it collapse. So stepping on it in that way won't break it. We have kids not wear shoes in the house, so I can't vouch for what would happen if they were jumped on with shoes. But kids in socks step on them all the time, with no breakage. They are thin, about 1/4 inch thick with plastic bracing inside. Breakage is really not an issue. This is an absolutely wonderful open ended toy.
1432135
It has held up great this summer for us. No issues with the board -- we used it this weekend and spent the whole day with it rotating 7 kids wanting to try and surf. 45-95 lbs each.
302286
I made a board for my dad and bought this set for the pieces so I can't speak for how durable the board is. The pieces, however, are very nice and are holding up quite well. He keeps the set on display in his living room and the pieces have been handled by the grandchildren as well as adults with no signs of damage over the past year. Even the felt is still intact.
2049487
The board itself is durable, however, be careful of bouncing the iron down on to the board as you are using the iron. A hard bounce on top of the ironing board will cause the legs to collapse, which is what I did at least twice. There should be some way to lock the legs in place other than what is already there. I would love to see a good stable ironing board with a safety catch to ensure that it doesn't collapse & one without the iron rest. The iron rest is useless. If you find something better, please let me know.
1781238
It will last you more than 5 years under normal use. Remember this is a cruising and hill board.
153182
It is good for beginners. My 13 year old uses it and his only experience on a board prior was a penny board. He rides it around the neighborhood a lot and it hasn't shown any signs of wear or cracking.
1154764
Wendy, I haven't had a problem with it. It can hold quite a bit of weight spread out over the surface. I haven't dropped it to the floor, but I have banged it around the countertop without any damage. I'd say, go for it.
1938467
Mine has held up pretty well. It doesnt get used everyday but pretty often. Only complaints are its made of pine not a hardwood so it dents/scratches fairly easily but I would buy it again.
1581139
It's pressed chip-board or whatever the typical flat-box vendors use. I would compare it to Ikea products. If you put it together right it's very sturdy. But I can't say it would survive multiple moves. I have mine in my guest bedroom and it's lasted three years of intermittent use and still looks great.
123933
Has not seemed fragile to me, I have only had them about a month, a friend though had them for 2 years and no problem there. Now unlike others I do not drop mine as I do not want dents on my floor, but that is just for me.