Northern Stone Junior Height Adjustable Basketball Hoop, Free Standing Portable Basketball Stand for Kids

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There is a good amount of overhang between the hoop and pole giving you space to operate, whilst the entire system is made from materials that won’t rust or be damaged by adverse weather. My 13 year old enjoys shooting hoops and dunking (carefully) and the ring and backboard have been fine so far, but the plastic base split on the first day, and half the water leaked out making the base less sturdy.

The item may be missing its original packaging, or the original packaging has been opened or is no longer sealed. There was a few issues with quality a few years ago when I initially wrote this review but for the most part the seller has sorted these and now well deserves it’s place amongst the top picks.Each option is made using weather-resistant materials to ensure durability and long-lasting hoops, equipped with adjustable poles to suit your height, and are all portable featuring wheels on their bases.

If you don’t mind giving the base a shot of Algae killer once in a while it’s fine and in my opinion more sturdy as the water weighs more by volume. Tempered glass is the best ‘premium’ backboard option and this is the backboard type used at the professional NBA and NCAA level. Affix to your wall outside using the compatible wall attachment and spend hours of fun bouncing the ball around and getting in the goals. The overhang or the offset of the backboard is the distance between the backboard and the support pole.

Two built-in wheels at the back of the base make this hoop easy to tilt and transport to any area of your front yard, backyard, in or out of your house. I also think that this is only really good for children aged between 3 and 6, as anyone older than that will be able to produce a more powerful throw than I think the backboard can handle without wobbling dangerously. We provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society. The ring base contains compression springs, making the rim ‘spring-loaded’ to not only be able to take dunking, but give a softer touch on shot attempt.

Getting set up is simple with the included and easy-to-follow instructions, and travel sets are compact enough for the car. Whether or not you want your portable hoop to be adjustable is definitely something to consider, and of course, having the option to be able to adjust the height does add cost to the system. This rim should hold up just fine to normal playing conditions, and has a nice bit of spring to it, but just like with other products like this, it will not withstand an adult or big teenager jumping up and grabbing the rim.Both styles are also screen printed with inks that have been designed to be UV resistant and won’t fade if left outside. This heavy-duty base, which includes wheels for easy transportation, can take up to 34 gallons so will keep the hoop weighted down whatever the winds, and featuring a Quick Adjust height mechanism, you can easily tailor the hoop to you – choose from eight through to just over ten feet tall. His backboard will help to take some of the shock out of the impacts and reduce the noise and vibration felt in the house. Not only does it provide the hoop with the stability it needs to not fall over but it is also crucial to its portability – how easy you can move it around. Sand is often a better option as it is denser, and also will not have the slight risk of freezing in cold weather conditions like water could.

Screw the backboard into your garden wall (it’s super simple using the wall bracket included) and play all year round – the polycarbonate material used for the backboard is durable and long-lasting, while the net and rim are up for all weather. When it comes to backboard there are three main things you should look for: size, material and overhang. The nets are normally made from a strong nylon material, while the stands should be strong metals such as steel (and powder coated for extra protection) and the backboards a durable high-density polyethylene. Some say that it looks great in the garden and that they haven't experienced any problems with it to date. If you are going to be playing a lot of games/pick up, you want to look to make this as large as possible and if not, get padding on your pole to reduce the risk of injury!Unlike conventional base tanks, the tank is not installed at the foot of the goal, so the foot does not get in the way when laying up shots. A recent survey found that it was the second most played sport, behind football, for 11-15 year olds; and that number looks like it will only keep on growing. The base does a good job of keeping everything solid, especially when filled with sand, and you can bounce the ball hard off the backboard without worrying if the whole thing will topple over, like with some hoops I’ve seen.