Chinese Jump Rope

Did you play with these when you were a kid?  I saw one at the store last weekend and snapped it up.  Your children have been using it at outdoor recess and during our quick breaks indoors.  They can use it in a small space and still move their bodies.  We are having fun with it.  They are cheap (I think I paid $4.00 for this one) and would make a great present if your family exchanges gifts at this time of year!