Are these boards sturdy for kids to use?
1709244
Yes they were very sturdy. I often had the kids use them as a lap desk and they did not bend. They were warped to begin with and stayed that way.
1709245
These boards are VERY sturdy! I have had a set in my daycare all summer and with daily use they have held up like New!!! I got another set to give as birthday gifts! The kids love them....
1709246
Yes, they are quite sturdy. My students use them 1 - 2 times a week. Worth every penny.
2227970
No I don't think they are sturdy enough. In fact, I would even view them as fragile for a 6 year old. I'm sure the pieces would come off and could be swallowed or be used to poke someone. It is a beautiful set and looks great in a dollhouse. I believe the quality is also very nice.
1801100
They should be fine, particularly if you keep it at a six foot length, or if they do not set in the middle if you decide to build it longer! I built ours seven feet long and added a 2x3 brace to the middle of each pice to tie all the boards together!
1169928
I think they would be strong enough. They're not as thick as a Popsicle stick but still sturdy and smooth.
1318838
They are durable and solid; however, when I place a firmed grip around them, they flex enough so there should not be any problem with the plastic cracking while the kids are having fun. I could be wrong but that's my opinion :-) about this product.
1840901
I would say yes, they are sturdy enough. I use them as bins for our shoes in our mud room and they've taken quite a beating and have held up nicely.
1356761
Yes great board. Have your son get some 1 1/2 inch hardware (nuts and bolts that hold the trucks to the board) I found they are the perfect size to keep me stable when cruising around. With a pare of 1/2 inch risers
459037
Yes it is definitely sturdy enough but I would be concerned about them if they might miss the general center of the platform and jump in the edge that then they might cause the stack to topple if you stack too high.
1532222
Absolutely. They are not flimsy at all. I also like that the non-cutting surface is kind of tacky (but not sticky), so that the board doesn't slip all around while you are cutting or chopping. I think they are the best I've ever used. Hope that helps.
2149065
No, my 7 year old son has been using these for over a year. Great for people of all ages because they are sturdy but not too heavy.
387853
Yes, they are really sturdy. The mesh is a metal mesh, not a flimsy nylon one.
1956226
We have had them for about six months with no breakage. My kids aren't too rough but they aren't gentle either. They play with them regularly and there hasn't been a single issue, even with the ones my five year old has. I would say they are pretty sturdy.
147951
I'm not sure, but Sur La Table has a video that says it is? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHsu0D-WiC4They seem sturdy -- I use them a lot. One came chipped, but the rest have held up falling on a hardwood floor... hope that helps.
1725441
I agree with Bruce. They are fairly sturdy, if you lay them flat they are more rigid...I would say if the weight is distributed evenly and no sharp indentations are made, they could probably support 20-30 lbs each without being damaged.
714853
Taller kids with great balance should be OK with this. 7' board would be ok if you have smaller waves, but with 4' or higher waves I would say this board would be fine.
1252565
These easels are quite sturdy, and as long as the children are using them for drawing or painting boards, I think they should hold up nicely.
734589
I agree with Suzie! They are really sturdy but I would double check the dimensions -- particularly height of table -- given that they are four years old. My granddaughters use them at 14 months and they're just right. I hope this helps.