Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 44-Inch Backboard

Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 44-Inch Backboard

from: Lifetime List Price: $179.99 Amazon.com's Price: $99.00 You Save: $80.99 (45%) as of 11/08/2009 01:58 EST Third Party New Price: $99.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Amazon Minimum Age: 60 months Binding: Sports Brand: Lifetime EAN: 0081483012216 Item Dimensions:500460040003500 Label: Lifetime Manufacturer: Lifetime Model: 1221 Publisher: Lifetime Studio: Lifetime Features: Portable, height-adjustable basketball system with 44-inch backboard Telescoping mechanism adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments 27-gallon base fills with water or sand and rolls to your desired location UV-protected, high-density polyethylene construction resists chipping and cracking 18-inch black solid steel rim with 1/2-inch steel braces; 5-year warranty Accessories: Lifetime Hoop Chute Basketball Ball Return Training Aid Lifetime 5860 Red Slam It Basketball Rim ArcAngel Sport Basketball Shooting Trainer LIFETIME Universal Mounting Bracket LIFETIME PRODUCTS #1044 ADJ Pole Conversion Kit Related Items: Spalding 12" Ball Championship Power Pump Spalding 63249 Official Size NBA Street Basketball Spalding NBA Jr. Intermediate Size Outdoor Basketball NBA Youth Basketball Spalding NBA Varsity Basketball (Official) see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Take your basketball game anywhere you want it with the Lifetime Pro Court 1221 Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Impact Backboard! You can take your bball game to the driveway, patio or cul-de-sac with a portable basketball hoop! Great for get-togethers and friendly family competition, this Lifetime portable system is height-adjustable for a good game anywhere, anytime. Made from patented high-density polyethylene plastic, the 1221 basketball goal is durable and resistant to chipping and cracking. The adjustable backboard is also U.V.-protected so the graphics wont fade. Constructed of powder-coated steel, this rugged system wont rust, for strength and beauty that last! Just set your height and go with this tough, convenient Lifetime Basketball System! Amazon.com Product Description: Hone your jump shot in your spare moments or perform a backyard dunking drill with this Lifetime portable basketball system. Unlike in-ground basketball hoops--which are typically anchored in concrete--this portable hoop rolls on wheels, letting you position the basket support in your desired location, from the back patio to the middle of the cul-de-sac. All you have to do is fill the 27-gallon base with water or sand and play. The Lifetime hoop adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Lifetime knows that younger players aren't always ready for a 10-foot hoop, which is why the basket boasts a height-adjustment mechanism. The telescoping mechanism adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments--no tools required--letting players of all ages and skill levels enjoy the game on their own terms. Aspiring dunkers can also gradually raise the basket 6 inches at a time as their vertical improves, although the 18-inch solid steel rim is not a breakaway rim. The black rim is instead extremely stable, with 1/2-inch steel braces, welded steel net hooks, and a 50-gram net. And players needn't worry about the 44-inch backboard wearing dramatically over time thanks to the UV-protected, high-density polyethylene construction. This sturdy plastic material helps the board resist chipping and cracking while protecting the graphics from fading. Also equipped with a black, powder-coated, three-piece pole, the Lifetime system carries a five-year warranty. About Lifetime In the beginning, all the founder of Lifetime Products wanted was a sturdier basketball pole for his backyard. With this in mind, he found and purchased a piece of heavy-duty used pipe, a sheet of plywood, and a basketball rim. The resulting backyard basketball standard functioned perfectly in his backyard. Seeing the potential of his hoop, he placed an ad in the local free classified newspaper and made his first sale. The rest--as they say--is history. He created the American PlayWorld Company in 1973, based out of his garage in Riverdale, Utah. After expanding into several other types of playground equipment, he eventually moved to a bigger location in South Ogden, Utah. Several years later, the company transformed the basketball industry by introducing the Quick Adjust basketball pole, the first complete basketball system you could raise and lower with a broomstick. In 1986, American PlayWorld created Lifetime Products, a separate company intended to concentrate specifically on manufacturing adjustable basketball systems. In the ensuing years, the company has grown from having 18 employees in a 32,000-square-foot space in half a warehouse to more than 1,400 employees and 2.6 million square feet over 23 separate buildings. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - good value, easy assembly This hoop is an excellent value for the money. I was able to assemble most of it myself in less than an hour, just needed my teenager to help on the step where you have to put the hoop and backboard on the pole in 1 step. I filled the base with water and it was very stable even when we had 30mph storm. The backboard itself does vibrate a little compared to a fixed board, but for the cost and for casual hooping it serves its purpose well. Rating: - Easy to Install, good value The product was easy to install. Needs another person to help with the installation. It is good value for the money Rating: - MISSING PARTS!!! I received this item today and as we were putting it together, we realized that we were missing an entire package of the base hardware. I'm sure that this hoop is great, but because of the inconvenience of having to put it together without specific items required for optimum performance --- I have to give this item 1 star. Mistakes happen: I'm completely aware of that - however, having an eight year old completely disappointed outweighs any understanding and patience for such negligence. An eight year old's birthday only happens once and now what he is going to remember is utter disappointment. It's really a shame. Rating: - Well worth it We bought this for our six year old. It is perfect. The set up was certainly a two man-job. But, my wife and I were able to do it. My son loves it. Like the other reviews - it is impossible to pour sand into it. Also, I'd recommend that you adjust the height of the rim prior to set up. The directions don't tell you to do this. But, for the money - you can't beat it. Rating: - ok quality It's not expensive, I give it that, but the plastic is way too thin where screws tighen, especially the backboard. And the base HAS to have some weight either on it or in it, otherwise it can tip over very easily due to the inherent in-balance. The rolling wheel mechanism should also be secured by bolts and nuts instead of a shaft rolled into grooves. Otherwise it does its job, but never try to hang onto the hoop, the whole thing will break. I didn't bother to fill the base with water or sand and simply placed something heavy on it, but one time it was removed by accident and the stand fell forward. The V-shaped bracket behind the backboard promptly broke free from the bolt/nut secured to that thin plastic wall of the backboard. My mistake, but really wish it is built with higher grade material, or reinforce the nut area better or simply add thickness around that area. see more