Lifetime 71525 In-Ground Basketball Hoop
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Review:The Lifetime 71525 In-Ground Basketball System with 54 Inch Shatter Guard Backboard is an in-ground basketball system that has an adjustable height. It is made up of the 54 inch backboard, a 3 piece 3.5 inch round pole, a Slam It rim and the all-weather nylon net.The backboard
This basketball system’s backboard is made of Makrolon polycarbonate. The dimensions of the backboard are 54 x 33 inches and it is 1 inch thick. The backboard has a blow molded backboard frame pad for protection. This basketball hoop has fade resist graphics. It also will not turn yellow over time because it is UV coating to prevent this. The pole and lift system The three piece pole will require assembly. It is made of black Hammertone steel that is coated with a rust resist finish. It is 3.5 inches round. The Lifetime 71525 features a Pneumatic lift mechanism. This mechanism allows the height to be adjusted from 7.5 to 10 feet in infinite increments. Assembly The Lifetime 71525 is not so difficult to assemble. It will require some tools and some knowledge to use these tools. Like all in-ground basketball systems, this will require some digging. The base of the pole is set on this hole and then cemented. Enough cement is needed to keep the basketball system steady. Putting together the lift mechanism can be a bit tricky as well. However, the instruction manual is easy to follow. It will take a few hours to let the cement set and a few hours to assemble the rest of the basketball system. This in-ground basketball is sturdy once it is completely assembled. In addition, it can last for a few years. It also comes with a 5 year warranty. Bottom line: The Lifetime 71525 In-Ground Basketball System with 54 Inch Shatter Guard Backboard is an affordable and sturdy in-ground basketball system. It can be a bit tricky to assemble some parts, but it comes with a 5 year warranty which covers all the parts. |
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