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Whistle Stopper - Lifetime 1269 Pro Court Portable Basketball System with 44" Acrylic Fusion Backboard
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List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $175.99
Your Save: $ 24.00 ( 12% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Lifetime
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Lifetime
EAN: 0081483012698
Feature: Portable basketball system requires no cement--just fill up the base and play
Label: Lifetime
Manufacturer: Lifetime
Model: 1269
Publisher: Lifetime
Studio: Lifetime
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Features
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Portable basketball system requires no cement--just fill up the base and play
44-inch sturdy acrylic backboard with screen-printed graphics
Clear playing surface with a high-impact polyethylene frame, giving your board a superior strength and a pro-glass look
Telescoping pole adjusts from 7.5 feet to 10 feet in 6-inch increments; no tool required
Black standard Classic Rim made with welded-steel net hooks and nylon net included
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Loving it . . .
Comment: This basketball goal and base by Lifetime is economical, relatively simple to put together, and pretty sturdy. The instructions are easy to follow, and no drilling or special tools are required. Because of possible liability concerns, safety is stressed. Although at a couple of steps, it states that two adults are required to complete the task, one adult with moderate strength and weight, exercising care, can safety get the job done. I put it together by myself, however if another person is available, it would certainly be advisable to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
The hollow plastic base can be filled with either water or sand to provide the required counterweight to support the pole and rim. It will cost more, but I recommend using sand rather than water, especially if you live in a cold weather area. The instructions state that 319 pounds of sand are required. Not sure about that, but it probably takes between 3 and 4 cubic feet of sand to fill the base.
The base has a pair of small plastic wheels that help you to move or position it. Once in place, you fill up the base to about half capacity, raise the goal upright, and then fill the base to capacity. Unless you are capable of moving a football blocking sled, don't' plan on moving the system very far, after it is filled. The pole and backboard will bend back and wobble during normal play. This is to be expected, as the system will not be as rigid as a regulation goal. The plastic backboard is smaller than regulation, so your angles for bank shots are tighter, but at least it is rectangular rather than rounded at the top. If you can dunk, take it easy or you could take the hoop down. The rim is black rather than orange. The net is low quality, and does not slow the ball down after a goal.
Although the system is pretty sturdy, long term life is an open question. There are exposed bolts and metallic parts, and the top of the pole is open, so if exposed to rain, corrosion is inevitable. The rim height is adjustable in six inch increments from 7.5 to 10 feet. Once you set the rim height, painting any unfinished metal parts might be a good idea.
Overall, this is a very good product for the price, especially if you get it on sale with Super Saver shipping. Hopefully it will hold up well under the elements. So far, I am loving it! My shot is improving, and I am also saving gas because I don't have to drive to the neighborhood park.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good product, no complaints
Comment: Took about 3-4 hours to construct with tools and another person, so you should budget for that. Other than that, no complaints, it is what it is: a basketball hoop.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent product
Comment: This product was delivered within two days after ordering. I was very pleased with the product and put it together within a short time. Would recommend for anyone wishing a basketball system.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Product at a Great Price
Comment: This was a gift for my daughter, who enjoys shooting hoops but is not a serious player. It wasn't too difficult to put together, with the instructions being pretty clear. Just a couple of small parts weren't clearly pictured in the instructions so at first I thought they were missing but everything was there. I think it took me less than an hour to put together. But filling up the base with sand was quite a chore. It would be easy enough to fill with water, but I plan to leave this outside during the cold months so it was highly suggested that I use sand instead of water which would freeze and wreck the base. The backboard is sturdy and solid. This is my first portable basketball goal, so I was curious about how sturdy it would be -- but it doesn't wobble or move at all when you slam the ball into it so I'm quite pleased with it.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good purchase
Comment: It was hard to put together however, it made me feel like it was a strong product. My son loves it.
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The Lifetime® 1269 Acrylic Fusion 44-in Pro Court Portable Basketball System has a Pro Court base and a 44-in sturdy acrylic fusion backboard, giving you the confidence to go up strong without fear of breaking it. The 3-piece, 2.75-in round telescoping pole joins the solid base and backboard.
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