Carrom 510.01 Balance Board

This toy needs a smooth, hard surface to work well; linoleum, very smooth concrete or hardwood floors are recommended. For long-term durability, I would not recommend using it on typical street concrete as the wood roller beam can get dinged up a bit with loose pebbles and then not roll as smoothly.


What do you buy for teenagers?   October 6, 2002
72 out of 74 found this review helpful

Friends had a board like this in college. I used it so much it ended up at my apt. It is fun, challenging and good exercise. It is hard to surprise teens with a fun gift but this was a great choice for our kids. Their friends enjoy it too. It is good skiing and snowboarding conditioning. It works fine on carpet as well as hard floors. The product is well built and easily supports large adults.


For active kids   January 22, 2002
27 out of 28 found this review helpful

I have two teenage boys. We keep the balance board in the house (so far) and when one is playing video games the other one tends to stand and use the balance board. It is challenging enough that I expect them to be entertained by it for quite awhile. They've developed their own "tricks", and it is a great outlet for that extra energy. My oldest son weighs about 150 pounds, and so far the board holds up well.


Fun and addictive for all ages!   October 5, 2005
Olivia Quinn (Colorado, United States)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful

I LOVE this balance board. I got it for myself (an adult) and I use it to supplement other workouts...it really gives your ankle & leg muscles you don't ordinarily use a great workout! It's challenging but not exausting. I have set it up on the carpet in front of the TV and once I'm on, it's hard to stop! I also put down an old bathroom mat underneath to protect the carpet. I imagine it would be a lot more challenging if it were used on a hard, flat surface like linoleum or wood but don't have that option in my house. The "wheel" part of my board came in the box fully assembled, so I'm not sure what happened with the reviewer below who had to assemble this piece herself. Don't know how durable it is since I've had mine less than a year, but so far so good. A word of warning, if you have little people or curious pets in the house, make sure they are well out of the way since you can lose your balance quickly and send the board flying out from underneath you. Overall, highly recommended!!


Praise from Guam   January 31, 2005
L. L. Shimizu (Guam, USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

I ordered this for my 3 sons (ages 7, 5, and 3) as a "family" Christmas gift. Everyone loves it! Adults visiting for family parties, my 3year old niece, as well as all the other kids and adults in-between.
When first taken from the box, the item seemed very simple and not at all sophisticated (okay--primitive!!). However, once I set it on the carpet the kids immediately wanted to give it a shot. From there, it has been nothing but constantly used. We leave it right on our living room floor so everyone who goes by it has to try it at least once.
I have just ordered 3 more as gifts for the other cousins who can't seem to get enough of it when they come to our house.