Lifetime 71729 Height-Adjustable In-Ground Basketball System with 50-Inch Backboard

Manufacturer: Lifetime
Customer Rating:

, based on 3 reviews

Lowest Price: $377.95
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Editorial Review:

Durable in-ground basketball goal designed for rugged, high-intensity play
50-inch pro-look Fusion backboard made of sturdy Makrolon polycarbonate for shatter-proof action
Power Lift mechanism raises or lowers rim from 7-1/2 to 10 feet with the squeeze of a handle
Slam-It rim with double-compression springs for dunking; welded steel hooks and all-weather nylon net
Powder-coated, weather-resistant finish; round 3.5-inch in-ground pole; five-year warranty

The Lifetime World Class 71729 Adjustable In-Ground Basketball Hoop features a 50 Inch Polycarbonate Shatter Guard backboard and Slam-It breakaway basketball rim. The Power Lift adjustment system allows you to easily adjust the basketball goal from 7.5 - 10 feet. Simply squeeze the handle and the pneumatic mechanism helps to raise or lower the basketball backboard height so that players of any age can the game at their level.

Customer Reviews:

Coolest hoop in the nieghborhood

This took a while to put together, but it was worth it. The frame for the backboard is steel, not plastic like some others, and the backboard material itself, while not very thick, is quite strong and clear (it's the same stuff they use for my glasses). The only scratch on it is one that must have happened when I was moving the poles out of the package. The backboard is also noticeably larger than others. The powder coat finish looks almost like a Teflon coating; I'm confident it will last. The hydraulic adjustment works great. The rim is seriously heavy duty and thick.

If this is still selling for 219.99, buy it. You won't find any better at this price.

(I bought this because there was a ground sleeve already installed next to our driveway, but it was old and rusty; I had to pound for almost an hour to get this into the sleeve, so I don't think it is ever coming out. Consider buying a new sleeve if you're in my boat.)

2007-08-23

Solid product at a good price...

I went with the ground sleeve installation, this system is rock solid...for the most part the assembly instructions are easy to follow...I would purchase this item again, or another from the same manufacturer...

2007-05-13

Well designed, easy to install and adjust

Assembly took some time, but the instructions were pretty clear, and there were no missing parts. Well designed unit as everything went to together perfectly. I installed it using a ground sleeve to allow it to be removed later if desired. I used post hole cement (8 50 lb bags) which didn't require mixing - just put the cement in the hole, then add water.

Started to finish was maybe 8 hours over three days (have to allow cement to cure) including digging the hole.

I'm amazed at how easy the height adjustment is - nearly zero weight to adjust up or down.

The clear backboard is a plus as it makes it less of an eye sore (doesn't block views so much), and having it in ground allows for cleaner installation (no tripping over the big base, or having it take room on the driveway).

2007-04-07