I see this one is a mini (12"), and there's also an 18" set -- any comments on which one would be better for a 10 yr old, or even an adult?
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We also have both sets, and prefer the larger one. Even adults will have an easier time, since the surface area is larger. Much more difficult with the smaller ones. We use them in the pool (they sell one for pools specifically, but we use the regular kind in there). Definitely a great Christmas gift for anyone 4 years old and up in my opinion. Also you can use almost anything in place of the balls. We have tossed back and forth everything from small stuffed animals to cheap little balls.... anything small and light works. And if someone young has a problem using it, you can flip it over and have them use the other side, so that it catches it inside the rim. Both sides work the same, it's just a little easier flipped over.
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We have both sets - the 12" and 18" - and the 18" set seems to get more use from both the kids and the adults. For under 10 yrs, the 12" might be better, but for 10 yrs and older, I would lean towards the larger set. The smaller kids can use both hands to handle the 18" set.
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My kids are 9 and 12 and they use both of them easily enough. The smaller ones we tend to use inside most of the time. The larger ones we use outdoors always as they are bigger and you can hit the ball higher and farther with it. Once you get the knack of it, it's really quite fun and easy.
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We have the 10 inch one and it is great for kids and adults. I think the bigger one would be harder for little.
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We have the 12 inch and it is perfect for the whole family. It fits in the beach bag too! Order extra balls.
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The 18" would give more surface area to hit the ball, so would probably be easier, however, it might be harder to manipulate for a small kid.
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I would definitely recommend the bigger one.I bought one for my granddaughter for her 4th birthday. Had it out for her party. Kids of all ages loved it. We even had 1 4 month old. (With supervision. )
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My son is 4 years old, also tall and weighs up there and I bought the maxi micro for him prior to his 4th b-day and an excellent buy. He was very clumsy prior to purchasing the maxi and he is such a pro on this and no accidents in the half of year we have owned it. My advice go for the maxi and I am sure you will be glad you did.
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Hi Diane, I bought these drums for my 3 year old. He is now 4 and fits pretty well behind them, but has room to grow. He only weighs 40 pounds and his height is 41 inches. I think it would be a tight fit for a 10 year old. These are great drums though!
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This one would be perfect.I would think the 3 in 1 mini would be to small .My Grandson loves this more than any toy he owns.
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They actually run on the same operating system, just the mini is smaller. I would reccomend the larger one. It's easier to read!
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I have a 5 and 3 year old on these right now. I think they would be to small for a 10 yr old.
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Definitely the 12" my kids are still learning so I think it's better since they are small still and learning. Hope that helps.
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I recommend the a smaller sized RipStik for an 8 year old beginner. I would go with the mini
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My son got the mini when he was 3 & the maxi when he turned 5. For transition to the maxi it was more about his height & his ability to maneuver the mini. The maxi is more sturdy & has a height adjustable handle so I expect him to be able to use it a lot longer. This is s great product, so you'll definately get your money's worth out of it.
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I would think so =) My cousin who is 9 bounced on both the Medium size and the Adult one and had a blast .. I would suggest the adult one...they are such much fun everyone was fighting over them especially the adults where pushing the kids off them..;p
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I think this is a great set to purchase. My grandchildren, ages, 6-10 use it, as well as the adults. It is definitely an adult set and well constructed for the money.
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yes this would be great for a 10 year old. It has so many options for creativity. My granddaughter loves it and she is 8. I like it because it's easy to use for a younger child but it has the potential to be interesting for her when she is older.
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How tall is he? Did you look at the junior sets - less money and maybe a better size.
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It depends on the size of your ten year old! I am 5'4" and my hand breadth thumb to pinkie (think stretched out to make a turkey hand) is 7". I don't have a terribly difficult time playing, however I do think it would be easier on a small neck. I would suggest looking into a 3/4 size guitar, but I do believe that the 90 would be playable.
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I think that a full sized violin is probably too big for a 10 year old. My guess is that he would be better off with at 1/2 or 3/4 violin.
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I bought the 4x6 for my 10 year old, but my 4 year old uses them too. He'll be able to grow into them, but the 2x3 would be more size appropriate.