After some hesitation because of previous reviews, I have gained me the roundabout and can not agree with most of the previous speakers. Not the top slip with the included anti-slip mat on laminate. The surface is covered with socks actually a bit slippery, but if you barefoot training (which is generally recommended), there are no problems. Also, the difficulty is overrated in my opinion. I was able to rise from the beginning without hold and after a few minutes of exercise also squats were relatively easy. When you sit down to the roundabout and legs stretched out, you can train your abs. Even as a palm rest for pushups can convince me of the gyro. All in all, a space-saving, effective training tool. The only small flaw I can point out is the lack of German training manual. This is in English, but by the added simple illustrations nevertheless understandable. Apart from that I have looking after 5 minutes on the Internet a German guide with additional tips found. So if the idea to play a balance board zuzulegen is well advised with this gyro certainly.