Lifetime 1259 Streamline Height Adjustable Basketball

Enjoy years of recreational basketball fun in your backyard with this Lifetime Pro Court Portable Basketball System (model 1269). It features a Pro Court base–which may be filled with sand or water for weighting–and a 44-inch sturdy acrylic fusion backboard, giving you the selfassurance to go up strong without fear of breaking it. The backboard also offers screen-printed graphics with UV-protected inks, and fade-resistant color. The classic rim comes with a nylon net. The three-piece, 2.75-inch round telescoping pole joins the solid base and backboard, and it adjusts from 7.5 feet to 10 feet in 6-inch increments.

Lifetime’s 1269 Portable Basketball System will adjust from 7.5 to 10 feet tall in six-inch increments.

Portable basketball schemes 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, permitting players to position the basketball system in the desired emplacement (and likewise permitting storage in a garage). Simply assemble, fill the base, and star shooting a heap of hoops. There is no fussing with concrete.

Key Features:

• Break-resistant acrylic playing surface
• High-impact, molded polyethylene frame
• Fade-resistant graphics
• Classic rim with welded steel net hooks
• Nylon net included
• Telescoping height adjustment allows you to adjust from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments
• No tools required for assemblage
• Powder coated rust-resistant finish
• 27-gallon portable base
• Fills with sand or water
• Rolls to desired emplacement

Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of a lot of portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court may be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable scheme may at last be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount scheme before you decide.

In-Ground Systems
In-ground schemes are permanently cemented into the ground–either thru a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground–and are in general more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground schemes often require that you hire a professional to finish the task, but when the cement dries you’ll have a hoop that may 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 exploration the adaptable mechanisms on the systems, as there are various types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you carry out easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.

Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount schemes may be mounted to the side of a house, a tall holding back wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added vantage of optimizing your existent 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 sure you add a mounting kit to your list.

Portable Systems
Portable schemes require minimal installation and offer extreme convenience. These schemes in general feature a base that may 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 may many times be folded for commodious storage.

Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you’ll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential schemes feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or respective other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some schemes may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are nearly vandal resistant, but don’t offer the unfeigned 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 schemes 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 in general more costly than the streamlined fan-shaped board.