Let me tell you, this ankle skip ball brought back ALL my childhood memories! The colorful light-up wheel is seriously cool - no batteries needed, just pure magnetic magic that makes kids go 'whoa!' every time it spins.

The padded ankle loop is a game-changer compared to the old-school versions. My niece (age 7) could play for hours without getting those nasty ankle bruises we used to get. Though fair warning - adults might need to remove shoes to fit their feet in the ring!

What really surprised me was how quickly kids pick it up. After about 10 minutes of hilarious failed attempts, suddenly they're skipping like pros and burning off that crazy kid energy. Perfect for rainy days when you need to tire them out indoors.

Now for the not-so-great: The bungee cord design makes me nervous about long-term durability. We've had ours for 3 weeks with no issues, but I wouldn't leave it outside in extreme weather. Also wish it had a counter like the original Skip-It for that extra competitive fun.

Overall? At this price point, it's an absolute steal for the hours of active playtime. Just maybe buy two if you've got multiple kids - because trust me, even the adults will want turns showing off their (very rusty) skipping skills!