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

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The overhang or the offset of the backboard is the distance between the backboard and the support pole.

If leaks develops though or the base cracks over time (and they always do, it doesn’t matter water water filled base, this or a parasol base, they are all the same eventually! This backboard combo from Northern Stone Products features a 28-inch (71cm) impact backboard and a black classic rim. A base that can only hold 50kg of water is not going to be enough for a big bodied teenager, so you should look for a larger one. Additionally, it can be easily dismantled into a compact size for convenient storage or transportation.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. The only other gripe I have is that the material the base is made from isn’t up to the same high standards as the other parts of the set, and this will probably be one of the first things to show wear and tear, but spare parts are readily available from Hudora if that should happen. They are transparent, similar to tempered glass, giving it a much more professional look, however, they can pick up scratches over time.

That doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune, or even have to have the exact equipment you'd find on the court. Adjustable from 7’6″ through to regulation 10″ with a simple adjustable pin system, the height can be changed in seconds, and with a 44″ transparent polycarbonate backboard plus spring loaded rim, it is garnering on elite level premium set up. Match-style equipment allows you to become accustomed to the size and resilience of the ring, the pliability of the backboard and, maybe most importantly, the swish of the net. The high-quality design, made up of a 100 per cent steel base and 100 per cent polyethylene high-density board, provides a long-lasting hoop suitable for all weather conditions while looking very professional in its white, black and red colour scheme. These parts are often where the manufacturers cut costs, and these can sometimes fail or break long before the main parts like the backboard and rim do.However, Backboards made out of polycarbonate will likely discolor after long exposure to the sun and will develop ‘dead spots’ over time where the ball doesn’t bounce off it so well. Firstly, they are generally easier to set up, with less parts, and requiring only a few screws, bolts, etc. It weighs 52kg (115lbs), meaning it will require some work to move around – but it does have a wheel-base to make this easier. For a change, the instructions to help with assembly of this product were not overly confusing, and all the fittings needed were included and were the right sizes, so thumbs up there from me. 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.

This is designed for kids and young teens though, so don’t go trying to show off and slam dunk the ball and hang off the rim. 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. I really like this part of the design as it means that children of different ages can use it, and this increases its value for money rating, in my opinion.The base when filled with water can be easily emptied or, given it isn’t that heavy can just be lugged about if you’re strong. Some say that it looks great in the garden and that they haven't experienced any problems with it to date.

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