FABULOUS!!!  I bought this for our 9 year old...No one can resist practicing balancing on it, often for long stretches of time, and including not only our child's freinds, but often their parents, and even grandparents!  Everyone loves this balance board.  It's extremely sturdy/heavyweight/durable, seems to be a professional quality sports item- just like you might see in school gyms, or in use for professional sports players training.  Seems fine for younger children too. Seems indestructible.  No reqrets on this purchase- well worth the investment!