- Portable basketball goal system has a backboard and base of highly durable polyethylene
- Steel rim is equipped with double compression springs that provide spring back action
- Steel pole comes in three pieces and can be adjusted from a height of 7.5 to 10 feet in six-inch increments
- Base has a 31-gallon holding capacity and rolls easily on its own wheels
- Weighs 258 pounds when filled with water; 448 pounds with sand
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The Lifetime 1482 Portable Basketball Goal System is made in the USA. Its backboard and base are made of highly-durable polyethylene, and its steel rim is equipped with double compression springs that provide spring back action. The three-inch round, weather resistant steel pole comes in three pieces and can be adjusted from a height of 7.5 to 10 feet, in six inch increments. A player can raise and lower the backboard with a broomstick. The base has a 31 gallon holding capacity and rolls easily on its own wheels. When filled with water it weighs 258 pounds and when filled with sand it weighs 448 pounds.
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 you're ready to shoot hoops. There is no fussing with concrete.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year warranty on all parts
Amazon.com Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of many portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court can be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable system may ultimately be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount system before you decide.
In-Ground Systems
In-ground systems are permanently cemented into the ground--either via a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground--and are generally more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground systems often require that you hire a professional to complete the task, but when the cement dries you'll have a hoop that can take punishing dunks with ease.
Many in-ground systems are height-adjustable, include removable post features that let you take the system down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You'll also want to research the adjustable mechanisms on the systems, as there are several types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you perform easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.
Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount systems can be mounted to the side of a house, a tall retaining wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added advantage of optimizing your existing ground space for the court, since you won't take any space up with the base or pole. Not all systems include the necessary hardware, so make certain you add a mounting kit to your list.
Portable Systems
Portable systems require minimal installation and offer ultimate convenience. These systems generally feature a base that can be filled with sand or water to stabilize them and include wheels for portability. Although they are not as sturdy as in-ground or wall-mounted hoops, portables are simple to set up and can often be folded for convenient storage.
Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you'll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or various other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some systems may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are virtually vandal resistant, but don't offer the true rebounding action.
The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board.
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Lifetime 48" Shatter Guard Fusion Portable Basketball system is made in the USA. Our high-density polyethylene backboard and base are virtually indestructible, along with the powder-coated weather resistant pole finish, Slam-It Rim that springs back, Quick Adjust height adjustment feature, along with a 31 gallon capacity base that can be moved to wherever play is requested, gives you a unbeatable, complete system. Built with the highest quality steel parts from pole to rim, and we only use polyethylene for our bases providing strength and durability,that won't crack or degrade outdoors. Our height adjustment feature allows players of any age or skill to enjoy the game at their level! With the best warranty in the business, offering a top-to-bottom 5 Year warranty that covers everything on the system, top to bottom. Lifetime Customer Care @ 1-800-225-3865 (or) www.lifetime.com.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Lifetime 1482 Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 48-Inch Backboard (Sports)
Chose this after researching about a half dozen other similar hoop systems on-line. Heard Huffy systems were pretty bad, so I went with Lifetime. Installation wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Took about 2 1/2 hours, but I had some breaks in between. A little tricky setting up the hieght adjustment system, but I figured it out after two attempts. Backboard is a little shaky, but not really that bad. Other than that, it is a pretty good hoop system. Seem sturdy and looks pretty good. I paid $170 plus free shipping on Amazon. Went to the sporting good store and saw some other systems that cost $100 more (plus shipping) but they really didn't seem much better. For the money, I think this is a pretty good deal.
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It did need 2 adults as suggested, took 2 hours to assemble. Good quality and value
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Great Family Fun Product - Update Mar 2010,
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Since assembling this product, we have had great fun playing against each other or individually. The assembly instructions were good up to the point of assembling the height-adjustment. It was easier to look at the picture on the box and figure it out, rather than use the instructions.------------------------------------------------------------- When I find a quality item, I like to tell others. We still have this product in the driveway, and still play a game of b-ball at least twice a week (weather permitting). I've noticed other neighbors have taken their units down or their backboards are falling apart, but we are VERY satisfied with this one.
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