I bought this for my11 year old nephew to learn skateboarding. I was very pleasantly surprised by how "cool" it appeared to him. Seems very sturdy & appropriate for an beginner or intermediate.

My son is very satisfied with this pro skate board. For the price I think its a great value!

It's a little early to discuss durability, but my 7 yr old son loves his skateboard. He has no problem riding it around (though he has always had good balance). He loves the flames.