How sturdy is this? Would a 9/10 year old be able to do baby giants, practice kip (silver/gold) basics?
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I think it is sturdy enough, but check to see if the bar will go high enough. We have it for fun, not for gymnastics practice.
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That's what my 8.5 year old is doing! The limiting factor is the basement ceiling.
560212
I guess it depends on your size. my 10 year-old and his friends have no problem hanging on it. I probably could to a few times.
600053
The toy is sturdy and if your daughter is not heavy for her age, it should be ok. My grandson is a big boy and he was able to pull himself up with an adult nearby. Yes, it did tip on occasion but is not dangerous. It is a fun toy for all kids!
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I am only 5'9, but I weigh 250 lbs. So height to weight ratio I am probably bigger than your son. So far it supports me just fine. It has softened a bit since we started using it in august, but it was very firm to start.
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Absolutely. My 8 year old does it all the time and I (her mother) can do it too! It is very sturdy. My daughter likes it better than the wobbly ones at her dance school. Amazingly, it is very easy to move. My daughter can pick it up and move it to wherever she wants by herself.
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Ours has worked out really well. No complaints at all, and our 9 & 7 year olds bounce on this thing several times a day. Now that they know how to keep the whole thing from tipping when they climb on it, hang on it etc., they abuse the handle big time. The middle section of the top bar bends-in a little bit because of this, but frankly I'm DELIGHTED it's lasted as long and is in as good shape as it is!
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I would suggest getting the Gymnastics Expandable Junior Training BarZ-Athletic (17)It can hold more weight and your child can use it longer. If she is 95 lbs, she may only get to use it for another year before she outgrows it. My daughter is 7 and so she has some time. I am sure that I will buy the bar above when she is 10 or 11. Good luck!
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It's too small for a 9 year old. It can handle the weight though, my husband and I have each jumped on it while playing with our 3 year old daughter.
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I bought it when my son was 2. We still have it and he is almost 4. It was difficult for him to climb for a couple months, but the slide was an instant hit. I am 5'10" and 180lbs and I slide with him on it. Not sure it would hold that weight on a constant basis, but I often find myself sitting on it with him. It has been very durable. 2 years into our purchase, and it looks brand new. I have it in a playroom, so I am not sure how it would hold up to weather, but I wouldn't be afraid to put it outside. It's a great little slide. The "rocks" you climb on have 2 different settings. That makes it a bit easier for learning to climb, then it can change to a little more difficult setting. I would recommend it, for sure. It is played on at least once a day, and has been for 2 years. Hope this helps!
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My daughter is only 18 months, but I have had many friends with this kitchen and their kids used it from 1 year to around 6! It's very sturdy, and because it has so many more details than a lot of the kitchens (microwave, fridge/freezer, oven, cabinet and stove) it makes for more realistic play for older kids. My 5 year old niece loves playing with ours when she is over. Heck, I love playing with it! I definitely think you'd get at least a couple years of use. Plus, it's pretty beastly, so you could probably resell it after that for a pretty good return if it is in good condition.
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Yeah, it's a very sturdy box. I'm a large guy (6'3'' 225 lbs.) and feel totally comfortable on it, even when rocking back and forth on the back edge when things get moving. The kids play it all the time too, and it works great for smaller people.
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I checked with my 10 year old granddaughter and she said yes. She's in gymnastics and was very pleased to get this. Very good quality. I would recommend this.
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I had bought it for my 10 year old son. He is now 12 and is over 160lbs and he still plays on it :)
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We brought it for our 7 year old and it's been pretty good. It may be a tad small for a 9 year old. Unless he's a beginner skater. It would be fun as part of an obstacle course with other things possibly...? Hope that helps.
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I don't know much about the junior Kip with extension, however, we love the free standing horizontal bar. We put a couple of sand bags on legs and mats down. Our daughter is 7 now and has had no problems. I even did a trick on the bar and it did not move. Ours is indoor so no way to anchor it down, hence the sand bags.
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I have this for my 9 year old. He's still short enough that he can use everything. He's the typical height of a 9 year old. He absolutely loves this thing. He can't do much with the rope ladder but every once in a while he hooks it up and swings on it. He has a ton of energy and this has been a blessing in our house! He swings and plays on it constantly.
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For older kiddos, maybe. The pieces do not lock together tightly, and lift sometimes. Could trip up young gymnasts!