Love this bench!
I ordered during the thanksgiving sales. I received my bench about a week later. Assembly was a breeze ( with two little kids running around, you will need more than the tools provided thought).
Just the right height, nice width and extremely sturdy. I would love a little bit more grip on the leather but it is not an issue if you put a shelf liner or wear a grippy shirt. The gap does not affect anything. The board is long enough to have your entire body on the top board, the seat board is also large enough to accommodate all the butt you have without worrying where the gap is. Should have bought this long time ago.