Would I be able to leave this net outside or would I have to put it up and take it down each time I use it?
1310377
You can collapse it so it isn't standing up in case of strong winds. If you live in an area with year-round moderate weather, you should be able to leave it outside, but I do recommend collapsing it when not in use.
1310378
I personally leave mine up, but it is on my lanai and under the roof overhang. I use a high-quality thick mat to practice making contact with all of the clubs. As I live in Southwest Florida, it probably wouldn't survive outside all of the time with the late summer daily thunder storms, direct sun, alternate dry and wet seasons, and occasional tropical storm. However, being outside under the roof has worked fine and I've noticed no deterioration except the target where the balls give it a working-over.
1310379
I leave mine up at times and take it down when real bad weather..........sometime I leave it up during rain. Holds up very well but if you leave it out for long, heavy weather times, it will show use. Still, even if I replace every 3-4 years, great net!!!! maybe wash it down if it gets soiled.
1310380
We have left it up for weeks at a time. I'm sure taking it down would make it last longer, but its nice to just go out and start hitting.
1746190
Assuming you don't have to walk around it often to get to other areas of the yard one to two feet around the netting should be sufficient. The netting is not taught so a good bounce into it with any structures or obstacles too close could result in an injury.
765136
Should be okay because the whole net is encompassed by an elastic. This may be hard to envision but if you put it onto your net frame and let the bottom "corners" of the net pull in, it'll be a nice fit. What you'll see is that the two lower "corners" of the netting will pull in so that the bottom-back of the net area has netting on the ground. Wish I could make it clearer, but I can't. Basically, you should be fine.
832139
I would recommend putting it away each time, unless maybe it was in a garage or something similar. Leaving it outside could potentially leave it open to damage, perforation, or excess wear (or theft!)
1557935
We had no problem with leaving it outdoors, just like our swing set and it didn't set to sustain any permanent damage. It does wear a ring in the grass where the roller goes around. We did move it into the garage for the winter months when we get snow.
368973
should be no problem. I use mine outside and have had not problem. I would not leave it out in the weather for extended periods
1118060
I wouldn't leave it outside. We bought this for my grandson (who loves it by the way) & while it does get used outside on nice days, it's not left outside due to the fact that the material its made from is not really conducive to the outdoor elements.
1781125
If u add some kinda weight like a sand bag or bricks at the base of the net in back , I think you should be fine.
2218061
It is sturdy enough to set up outside. It won't be waterproof though, so I would only use it for a time and then bring it back in. It is not a permanent outdoor setup.
106356
Hi- no, it wouldnt stay if you just placed it on top of table. The picture is not saying the whole story. The net is on a spring like mechanism, it will spring back. You definitely need some kind of crevice to hold both sides of net. Unless you tamper with the spring mechanism- in other words, pull it and brake it so it wont spring back. I will say its a great gadget/toy. I play with my kids on dining room table. You need some kind of ledge or crevice so it keeps the net from rolling back. I hope i was able to answer your question and help you.Good luck.
1012736
No, because the only way for the pole to stay up is through the pull by the net from the other pole. Unless you dug the poles into the ground (making for a lower net all around), the poles will not stand up by themselves.
328594
My net had the tendency to come unscrewed and the collapsible net frame kept bending after extended use. As I was only using my net for insects, you might want to look for a shorter, sturdier net, especially if it is going to be used multiple times. If you're only going to be using this net once or twice though, you should be fine as long as you're not too rough with it. The netting is fine, yet very strong, so you shouldn't have a problem with that. Happy crawdad catching!
1907037
It will be fine. I use mine without tying it down all the time. If the wind picks up I put my heavy back pack in it. I've put it on the beach, in the woods on pine needles. I've tossed it up on my driveway several times to show people how easy it is. I love it, if the wind does pick-up to about 15-20 knots, even with the heavy back pack in it, it will twist and maybe scoot a little.
634835
I personally don't leave it outside. But there's a review on the online store Soccer.com (http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&query;=can+you+leave+Tekk+Trainer+Rebounder+Goal+&N;=0&Product;_Id=1740173) that says they leave the tekk trainer outside all the time. The reviewer said, " I have found the construction to hold up pretty well, we have had it for 1.5yrs now and despite a little fading on the letters the net, frame and bungee cords have held up well. It is always left outside in the North Carolina heat and throughout the winter." Hope that helps. I personally don't leave it outside. But there's a review on the online store Soccer.com (http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&query;=can+you+leave+Tekk+Trainer+Rebounder+Goal+&N;=0&Product;_Id=1740173) that says they leave the tekk trainer outside all the time. The reviewer said, " I have found the construction to hold up pretty well, we have had it for 1.5yrs now and despite a little fading on the letters the net, frame and bungee cords have held up well. It is always left outside in the North Carolina heat and throughout the winter." Hope... » Read More I personally don't leave it outside. But there's a review on the online store Soccer.com (http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&query;=can+you+leave+Tekk+Trainer+Rebounder+Goal+&N;=0&Product;_Id=1740173) that says they leave the tekk trainer outside all the time. The reviewer said, " I have found the construction to hold up pretty well, we have had it for 1.5yrs now and despite a little fading on the letters the net, frame and bungee cords have held up well. It is always left outside in the North Carolina heat and throughout the winter." Hope that helps. « Show Less
832141
It's pretty durable but I would NOT leave it outside. It actually doesn't take long at all to roll back up. We use it in the house and the only time I took it outside I put a tarp down.
1546438
I have only been using it for a couple of months. The way it's constructed it appears that it will hold up well under heavy use. You are hitting into a net not a canvas that will ware. It's easy to set-up and take down. I'm not familiar with other nets but satisfied with this one.Hope I helped - Good Luck.
1575912
I don't know if it can because it doesn't specify....I would say not to use it outdoors because it can get damaged by the weather/elements. It doesn't seem sturdy enough to leave outdoors 24/7, but if you put it out only during the day and bring it in if bad weather occurs, I suppose it might be fine. However, I would advise getting one specifically made for outdoors.