RBK (REEBOK) 51547 Courtside Base Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 48-Inch Shatter Guard Fusion

by Reebok

Product Features

• Portable, height-adjustable basketball goal system
• 48-inch shatterproof polycarbonate backboard
• 31-gallon portable base
• Slam-It rim with spring-back action
• Powder-coated rust-resistant finish

Product Description

Product Description

Reebok 51547 Portable Basketball Goal System features a 48-inch Shatter Guard fusion backboard that is made of Makrolon polycarbonate, making it virtually unbreakable and many times stronger than acrylic. The black hammertone steel, three piece, three inch round quick-adjust pole system allows you to lower the rim height from eight to ten feet using a broomstick. Players of any age or skill can enjoy the game at their level. A pole pad is included to protect against impact, and it is made for all-weather conditions. This system is built for competitive play with welded-steel net hooks and an all-weather nylon net. The portable base fills easily with water or sand providing a stable foundation and rolls easily on its own wheels to your desired location.

Portable basketball systems depend on a base filled with sand or water for stability. Although it will take up more space than an in-ground system, the portable base rolls on wheels, allowing players to position the basketball system in the desired location (and also allowing storage in a garage). Simply assemble, fill the base and play today. There is no fussing with concrete.

What's in the Box?
48-inch polycarbonate backboard with rim, 3.5-inch round pole, nylon basketball net, 38-gallon portable base, all-weather pole pad

Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year limited warranty

Product Description

REEBOK, Courtside Portable Basketball System features a Black 48" Shatter Guard Fusion® Backboard, making broken backboards a thing of the past, made of Makrolon® polycarbonate, making it virtually unbreakable and many times stronger than acrylic. Black hammertone steel, 3 Piece, 3" Round Speed Shift¿ Pole height mechanism, offering a one-hand height adjustment from 8 to 10 feet in 6 inch increments. Orange Slam-It® Rim features double compression springs providing spring-back action. Built for competitive play with welded-steel net hooks and an all-weather nylon net. Pole pad included to protect against impact, made for all-weather conditions. Portable base fills easily with water or sand providing a stable foundation and rolls easily on its own wheels to your desired location. Play today, no cement required ! 5 year warranty that covers everything on the system. Lifetime Customer Care @ 1-800-225-3865 (or) www.lifetime.com

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 47 x 33 x 8 inches ; 85 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 82 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000G64HZC
• Item model number: 51547
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,387 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #21 in Toys & Games > Sports & Outdoor Play > Sports > Basketball > Backboards
  • #59 in Sports & Outdoors > Team Sports > Basketball > Backboards > Portable Boards

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can be tough to put together but not bad, April 19, 2009

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Oracle from Chicago (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RBK (REEBOK) 51547 Courtside Base Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 48-Inch Shatter Guard Fusion (Sports)

When I opened the box and started to put this system together, I too thought that there were many parts missing. The manual is not well written and parts are not organized all that well. But it turned out that everything was there and it was pretty straight forward to put it together. I would say it took about four hours and I had never assembled one before. It probably should have taken less but I had to deal with my three boys (4,6,8) constantly asking when it was going to be done. In any case, it is a solid system with a very nice adjustment mechanism. Highly recommended. By the way, I had two sets of socket wrench which really reduced assembly time. If you try to put this together with a regular wrench set, I believe you will go mad. You also need one 1/2 inch wrench to attach the backboard.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PRODUCT GETS FIVE STARS ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS GET NONE, July 8, 2009

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Walter (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RBK (REEBOK) 51547 Courtside Base Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 48-Inch Shatter Guard Fusion (Sports)

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS BASKETBALL SYSTEM AND I AM GENERALLY VERY HAPPY WITH IT. THE CONSTRUCTION IS SOLID AND APPEARS VERY WELL MADE. AS IT SITS IN MY YARD, IT LOOKS LIKE A MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE SYSTEM. THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS NEAR EFFORTLESS.

THE ONLY CRITICISM AND THE REASON THIS SYSTEM DID NOT GET FIVE STARS IS THE LOUSY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNCLEAR AND INACCURATE IN PARTS. THE HORRIBLE INSTRUCTIONS MAKE ASSEMBLY OF THIS UNIT MORE DIFFICULT THAN IT NEEDS TO BE.

LOVE THE HOOP/HATE THE INSTRUCTIONS

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied but hoping for more, April 19, 2009

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Dr. J - See all my reviews

This review is from: RBK (REEBOK) 51547 Courtside Base Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 48-Inch Shatter Guard Fusion (Sports)

Overall I felt this was a relatively straight-forward assembly although there were about 6 bags of various bolts, washers, etc. I agree with the 1st reviewer that 1 person could do most assembly but it goes faster with 2. My wife and I spent about 2.5 hours from box to playing basketball.

Keeping in mind that I've never owned a portable basketball goal, I was initally expecting the goal to be much more stable. The goal is sturdy in the way that its not going to tip over and I could probably hang from the rim. However, the first shot I banked off the backboard sent the whole thing into a nice rattle. Its a shame because the majority of the junctions (backboard to pole) are reinforced well, but areas like the pole-base junction are not at all. The goal is only going to be as stable as its weakest link obviously. The next day I quit paying so much attention to the rattling and I guess I didn't notice it as much and now I'm happy with the purchase. It just took some getting used to. The next best goal I was looking at was $350 so I'm happy I saved $80 and got this one which should work just fine for the novice.