Does the rim &amp; 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.
1610968
It's very sturdy. Mine sits on a gym mat. Since it's not bolted down, it's only gonna be as sturdy as your floor is evenly flat. I haven't had mine shake on me. My friend claims when he's struggling on the dips, he's had it slightly shake. Nothing extreme like tipping over. Obviously because if you let your body shake, the tower will too. Rock solid in my opinion.
1769049
There is a crank the you turn with a special pole that comes with the system. Its very simple. Awesome basketball system.
113354
It does not shake. Mine is seated on an area rug and is sturdy for it's size.
2014274
It is not a hard rock, but it is VERY firm. There's give when you step on it. My daughter used it for cheer tumbling (cartwheels/roundoffs/etc).
1989991
It is about the size of the Nerf basketball that come with the Nerf basketball hoop but it is rubber like a standard basketball however not as hard or heavy, we have a carpet so the bounce cant be heard.
296171
Yes, the product is hard enough to dribble basketball on. Pretty sturdy and easy to maintain. I recommend it.
384930
HI Daizy sorry, I don't know because my grand son filled it and I was not there - but later today I can ask him - he might remember, although I am sure he was not measuring but filling it from the garden hose. - whatever the amount the basketball backstop and all works perfectly and is easily moved even when that base is full. best wishes john sloan
986619
I do not know, however, this is a very sturdy backboard and support system. I agree with Eric. You might be able to break it if you tried hard enough like hanging on the rim or something like that, but I doubt you can hurt it with everyday normal/reasonable play.
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.
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.
1427651
I don't think it would accept full-size basketballs- the ball it comes with is quite small, and light at that. And no, it is not very stable at the higher settings unless you were to fill the base full of sand or water. Even then, it tends to tip at the high settings. But we love this product- my 2 and 5 yr old don't mind the lower settings and even at the lower height (perfect for my 2 yr old), they have a great time with it.
1274388
It is a rigid plastic. Don't know if it is legal for basketball but be sure and confirm the measurement recommended; mine was too small.
1245785
Yes, I have moved from inside to the outside. The only problem is that if they jump and dunk, and grab the rim, it destroys the backboard.
1191534
I would recommend framing the concrete up to be level with your blacktop or raising your ground up to be level. On my installation my ground was about 4 inches lower, so I framed up to be level when I did the concrete and then later added soil to be level because I didn't want anyone stepping off and rolling their ankles. I would think that you would not want a 10 inch drop while you are playing basketball around that area.
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.
1100814
No there is not but I don't have any problem with it swaying back and forth at all. Love this basket.