Configurable Balance Beam Toy for Children
May 8, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Children's Toys, Exercise and Fitness, Preschool Toys
I’ve been thinking about buying a balance beam toy for my kids to use indoors on rainy days. I think it would be a great way to work on improving balance when we can’t get to the playground, and I think the kids would enjoy it. Most of the balance beams I have found weren’t very exciting until I stumbled across the Configurable Balance Beam on LeapsandBounds.com today.
The configurable balance beam includes 27 straight and curved pieces that can be put together in a variety of ways, so kids aren’t walking across the same straight line constantly as they would with traditional balance beam toys. I like that the pieces are different colors which can be used to create different games. I also like that the Configurable Balance Beam is large and can hold up to 220 lbs. It’s meant for ages 3 and up.
With all that said, I don’t like the price of the Configurable Balance Beam. At $119.95, I’m not sure the toy would bring a value to justify that price tag. I should note that the pieces are made of polyethylene and the manufacturer makes playground equipment, so I have to assume the quality is good, but that’s still a lot of money. At around $50 or less, I’d buy this product right now, but at $119.95, I don’t think so. The shipping is high too at $29.15 for ground delivery.
What do you think? Worth it or not?
The balancing beam is very impressive. Is there a cheaper alternative available in India?
The cost do seems to be higher but by the looks of it, the material seems to be quite sturdy! Its configurability is what makes it attractive!
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