I've been looking at these balance boards for an absolute age waiting for my son to be big enough to use one. He loves anything he can stand/balance on or use as a ramp for his cars so this will be absolutely perfect for his birthday. I took advantage of the summer sale and got a great deal on this quality board. We've got a few Plan toys from Gingerly Eco and they are always great quality and built to last and this is no exception. The board is smooth as butter so no concerns about splinters or splits. I love the addition of the rope as well as I've not seen that on similar items in different brands and it adds more dimension and play options for this toy. I'm a fan of any toy that offers open ended play as it gives items longevity and means little ones won't get bored after a few days play. This will be a great addition to our collection.