If you want an indestructable flute that is easy to play and available in a variety of keys I would recommend the M&E polymer flute made by Michael Cronnolly 100%. I bought one and asked him to fit keys and it only took a week to arrive. It's got a brilliant tone and being resin it won't crack or get upset in climate changes or if it gets dropped etc etc. I bought it as a replacement while my old wooden flute is being repaired and I am thrilled with it. Havn't stopped playing it!

Sarah