Does the rim & backboard shakes when shooting an official size basketball or is it firm like an in ground basketball system?
874494
Yes, the basketball rim & backboard does shake a little when using a full size official NBA basketball. Its a great setup and looks nice and its the best I have used for a portable basketball hoop but there is still a little shaking/give. For the money i think its worth it but thats my personal opinion only. This is my 6th portable and its the best by far.
874495
My rim is as firm as you could expect a portable rim to be. It shakes only slightly and does not affect the shot. It is the best portable out there.
874496
It shakes a bit. But, it is not distracting. My son barely notices it and he's a serious player.
874497
Personally when you're setting up the rim you can adjust the breakaway spring before enclosing it. I tightened the hell out of it. Also, I have an additional amount of 150 pounds sitting on the base, sandbags/cinder blocks. It sounds good and doesn't shake like it's going to fall apart. I own 5 basketballs and even with multiple shots still smooth and consistent. Like I said it depends who's setting it up and to what liking, I don't play when it comes down to building things the correct way. Good luck.
874498
Like any portable hoop, it is going to shake to some degree, but it doesn't shake that much, it is pretty sturdy and it was a great investment for me!
874499
With a regulation ball it will shake and rattle quite a bit as opposed to an in-ground system. Does give a decent bounce off the backboard and shake less than lower-level portable systems with its larger base and pole thickness. Short of a professional portable system, the vibration is going to be a negative for portable systems compared to in-ground systems. But this portable system is a bit of a misnomer as it is difficult to move due to its size and weight.
874500
Its pretty solid....however, ive noticed recently that the rim is now bouncing up and down when shooting. Maybe someone may have tried to dunk on it during the night? Its definitely nicer than your everyday hoop that you see outside someones garage/sidewalk. The wind doesn't blow it down either if you fill it with sand. We unfortunately have water in the drum. The water is still doing it's job though. The toughest thing was putting the damn thing together. Definitely a 2-3 person job. I hope this answers your question.
874501
if your rim is shaking make sure to use a ratchet and tighten the large nut in the base of the rim (the one with the spring). If you tighten it sufficiently it will give you a quite solid rim. This will tighten it over the reccomended amount (flush with the washer) but I have yet to see any downside. Of course, we don't hang on our rim either.
1309373
Nope, Its a sturdy rim. Ive hung on mine before. I would be more worried about your backboard than the rim while hanging...
1981553
It does bounce. I use it for ball slams. It is about the size of a basketball.
2140871
It does not vibrate a lot, but it does have a hum. Even that could be cut down a bit with some Styrofoam type padding along the perimeter where it meets the framing materials. I am extremely happy with mine. It was a return, so I got it for a discount, but I can't see why anyone would want to send it back.
451627
Ours shakes a bit but not enough to rock the base. The hinge is always a bit loose so the top will rock around a bit.
397672
Does this fawn??? ☺ I first bought the 12" Air King and THEN I bought a 14". They are very heavy compared to the ones you find in hardware stores, well built, and NO they do not vibrate or shake. I use them everyday here in the summer.
525417
I've had this bed frame for a while now & there's no squeaking or shaking, it's very sturdy & secure. Hope this helps.
361116
I have not had any problems with this. The weight naturally shifts slightly when slammed, but I have not had problems maintaining an even shape. The ball bounces nicely off of the ground and against hard and soft surfaces.
840228
Mine vibrates also, I think when it was built it wasn't balanced. I still use it every chance I get. My grandkids love it. But it does shake a lot when it is working. I can't put anything on the tray because it falls to the floor. When this one dies, I will buy another one, probably not the same brand.
2014114
Its definitely not glass, and the "bounce" off the backboard is not the same as glass. The backboard material actually deadens the shot somewhat. The reaction to spin seems to be relatively same, but is somewhat diminished.
1949124
No it does not shake I have been super happy with the board. I have bad wrist issues and it helps me a lot to not be in pain
1047368
It's recommended that you do. However I never have but my son doesn't dunk it and just shoots it. He doesn't try to climb or hang on it. It stands good on its own though.
1769049
There is a crank the you turn with a special pole that comes with the system. Its very simple. Awesome basketball system.
1518188
I have a 14-15# version, and like the others have stated, it's got very little bounce. It's great for resistance, and I've been doing floor slams with mine, and it's got only the slightest bounce. If you want bouncy, Valeo's basketball-style medicine balls are great. They have a good amount of bounce considering the weight.
1894340
I use an Olympic set. It is a bit shaky but I've never been worried that it would tip over or anything.
2042659
Yes for a short period. I filled the post with concrete and rebar and that reduced it some. It's very little vibration kind of like the ones you see on TV after a shot.
994387
I have had it tip over on concrete and a lot of dunking and hanging on the rim. It has held up with no cracks or shattering. Hope this helps...