Thankfully though, there are multiple videos on tube that will walk you through the process of setting up this very same product. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

The only other gripe I have is that the material the base is made from isn’t up to the same high standards as the other parts of the set, and this will probably be one of the first things to show wear and tear, but spare parts are readily available from Hudora if that should happen. No matter which style you opt for, both backboards are thick, and moulded from high density polyethylene, and so are almost impossible to break under normal playing conditions.The Northern Stone base can be filled with either 80kg water, or 1000kg of sand, making it quite stable, even when the players are giving it a bit of a pounding. The high-quality design, made up of a 100 per cent steel base and 100 per cent polyethylene high-density board, provides a long-lasting hoop suitable for all weather conditions while looking very professional in its white, black and red colour scheme. Wall-mounted ones usually come with easy-to-follow instructions on how to affix them to your wall, along with the wall-mounting fixtures. Adjustable from 7’6″ through to regulation 10″ with a simple adjustable pin system, the height can be changed in seconds, and with a 44″ transparent polycarbonate backboard plus spring loaded rim, it is garnering on elite level premium set up. Though it means it is stable, it means dunking is really a no-no, putting it at risk of potentially breaking off the backboard or bending as it has no way to absorb the impact.

The bigger the capacity of the base, the more stability it provides, but it also means potentially the heavier it is and more difficult it is to move around and so may require more than one person. Most of the materials used in the making of this product, from the thick plastic backboard, to the powder coated metal parts, feel very solid and durable, and not that far off much more expensive products.While the quality of the 44 inch, UV resistant, backboard was good, as was the metal used for the rim, the fittings were either low quality, the wrong size, or missing, again! A recent survey found that it was the second most played sport, behind football, for 11-15 year olds; and that number looks like it will only keep on growing. The base capacity is 145 litres, giving it very solid counterbalance weight with either sand or water – again, sand/ballast is recommended to prevent freezing in colder conditions. Unlike conventional base tanks, the tank is not installed at the foot of the goal, so the foot does not get in the way when laying up shots.

If tight on space in your garden area and want something permanently in place, this is a great option. Screw the backboard into your garden wall (it’s super simple using the wall bracket included) and play all year round – the polycarbonate material used for the backboard is durable and long-lasting, while the net and rim are up for all weather. Read more about the condition New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear.If you are going to be moving the hoop a lot – for example taking it out and putting it away for every single session – this is something you need to take into consideration.