After seeing the video on Amazon with the kids using it I ordered one for my niece as I knew she would love it, she's obsessed with Mario Kart so seemed ideal, Christmas i approaching after all! :) Sadly I couldn't resist unpacking it to try it out first (yes I am a big kid). I managed to inflate it in minutes and squeeze into it, i'm medium build, but I'd say it would be perfect for the average child. The remote clips in securely and everything works as you would expect, it's quite comfy actually so might just keep it and get my niece another one and then we can both play in the them at Christmas :). Reading the other reviews it sounds like people may have been unlucky, if that was me I'd suggest asking Amazon for a new one and hopefully that will be ok. I have not had any similar issues with mine personally. Had a few other CTA products in the past for Wii and have had no issues there either. Could be the same issue with childrens trampolines and such, parents just can't help having a go themselves forgetting that the toys won't be able to withstand their strength and size :) We can't all be 12 forever!