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Lifetime 51544 Front Court Portable Basketball System, 50 Inch Shatterproof Backboard

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Pattern Name: System


Features

  • 50" Steel framed shatter proof backboard gives you the look and feel of the pro game!
  • Speed Shift easy one-hand height adjustment adjusts from 8-10 feet in 6-inch increments
  • 3-piece steel pole is powder coated for all weather durability
  • Heavy-duty portable base allows for easy transport
  • Includes pole pad; backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty

Brand: Lifetime


Material: Nylon, Alloy Steel


Color: Clear


Product Dimensions: 92"D x 148"W x 50"H


Item Weight: 82 Pounds


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor


Special Feature: adjustable


Mounting Type: Wall Mount


Target Audience: Parents


Model Name: 50 Inch Shatterproof Backboard


Brand: ‎Lifetime


Material: ‎Nylon, Alloy Steel


Color: ‎Clear


Product Dimensions: ‎92"D x 148"W x 50"H


Item Weight: ‎82 Pounds


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: ‎Outdoor


Special Feature: ‎adjustable


Mounting Type: ‎Wall Mount


Target Audience: ‎Parents


Model Name: ‎50 Inch Shatterproof Backboard


Included Components: ‎Basketball Hoop


Frame Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Minimum Height: ‎2.4 Meters


Style: ‎51544


Assembly Required: ‎Yes


Maximum Height Recommendation: ‎10 Feet


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎51 x 36 x 10 inches


Package Weight: ‎43.09 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎92 x 148 x 50 inches


Brand Name: ‎Lifetime


Warranty Description: ‎5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty


Suggested Users: ‎unisex-adult


Number of Items: ‎1


Manufacturer: ‎Lifetime Products Sporting Goods


Part Number: ‎51544


Size: ‎50 Inch


Sport Type: ‎Basketball


Date First Available: December 13, 2010


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  • Well Built, Sturdy, & Easy to Adjust
Pattern Name: System
This basketball system was purchased as a Christmas present for my 11-year-old son. I purchased the "Lifetime" brand because over the past 10-years I have observed several other similar products in my neighborhood, and how well they have stood-up to the harsh Colorado winters and dry air. While it is true that assembling this system correctly is moderately difficult and time-consuming, the finished product has been well worth the time & effort. The Pros for this product are: Extremely well designed & sturdy Very easy to adjust rim height Shoots as similar as possible to a professional backboard and hoop, considering its size & mobility Quite easy to move from one location to another When properly counterweighted will withstand big storms and strong winds Affordable price with exceptional quality The Cons for this product are: In CO counterweighting with water is not an option, and the small holes make it nearly impossible to fill with sand; bigger holes would solve this problem Moderately difficult to assemble Requires two adults to finish assembly and stand up safely Overall, the Lifetime 51544 Basketball System is nearly as good as this product could possibly be while still being mobile. The backboard and rim are solid with just the right amount of spring, and even this 50-year-old dad enjoys dropping the rim to 8' and showing off some dunks. Similar items in my neighborhood have stood strong and continue to function well after enduring nearly 10-years of play and Colorado winters, and I have no reason to think ours will be any different. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023 by Scott D Wylie, Psy.D., MSCP, LLC Scott D Wylie, Psy.D., MSCP, LLC

  • Up, down, up, down... and then up, down. All. Day. Long.
Pattern Name: System
---Selection Process--- We have a 3rd grade son and a 1st grade daughter who play (with a preschooler soon ready to join) that wanted to practice in the driveway. The biggest need for us was the ability to switch heights as seamlessly as possible since our 3rd grader's league uses regulation 10 ft baskets while our 1st grader uses 8 ft baskets. Off the bat, this ruled out telescope and broomstick variations and we set our search on the one hand "speed/easy switch" versions and chose this item after much comparison with a model from another maker that was $80 more. ---Instructions--- I'm not sure what to make of other people's comments regarding the instructions but I personally thought they weren't as lacking as it was made out to be and was glad it was 99% pictures since I didn't feel like reading a book... but I guess this comes down to personal preference, to each his (or her) own. Anyway while we're on personal preferences, some of the pictures could have been zoomed in on certain pages. The big pieces are not marked so you will have to figure out each piece through the pictures provided (should be a breeze). The small pieces come in smaller bags marked with corresponding letters that are used in the instructions. One big bag does contain miscellaneous parts so if an item isn't in the small bag, check the big bag. ---Assembly--- These are the tools I used to put this together: -Power drill with phillips bit -Screwdriver with phillips bit (for parts too dangerous to use a power tool) -Wrench (will use a lot) -Ratchet Set (will use a lot) -2 large garbage bins (we have 2 rectangular 48 gallon bins) -metal folding chair -box cutter -cardboard box (in place of wooden block which I didn't have) -rubber mallet A few thoughts: -This can be done (mostly) in a garage -This can be done (mostly) by one person -The instructions make you put the pole together first. At the end of the section, they have you get a wooden block and bang each assembled end on it to tighten the joints. I used a cardboard box that was cut long, folded it up to look like a block to absorb the impact. This last bit was done on the curb with the cardboard and the only time you'll be outside until it's done. -When you get to the section for assembling the backboard, put the backboard on top of the garbage bins, one on each end while you work the middle section. Your back will thank you! -When you get to the section for putting together the backboard and the pole, you will need the second person. This will be the only time you'll need a second person until you get outside to put it up. -The rubber mallet is for when working the back of the backboard and when putting the pole together. -And yes, you will be acting out your childhood dreams of becoming Superman by bending metal with your bare hands! -Use the metal folding chair AFTER the backboard is put on the pole so the weight isn't on the rim or the base (that's without water). I had the top of the chair right on the bottom of the basket. -Do not fully tighten the back of the backboard section even when it is connected to the pole until you are done with all the steps. Tighten enough but not fully until the end. -One of the final steps, those screws for the bottom plastic pieces for the backboard? yeah, this is all power tools and triceps. They go straight into the metal frame, no pre-slotted holes, just pure brute force drill into metal. ---Overall--- Overall, for around $200, we can't complain. The kids are enjoying it very much, it's simple to switch heights. As for the speed switch, your kids won't be able to do it, it has to be done by an adult as it does get heavy when putting it up to 10 feet. If there is a con, the insides of the speed switch grip may not age well but we'll have to see. Two thumbs up, would definitely recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016 by drn

  • Excellent basketball hoop and backboard
Pattern Name: System
Be prepared for a multi-hour setup (and have at least one if not two helpers). The instructions are pretty good, but the illustrations didn’t always provide enough context for what was being shown. That said, everything was very well labeled. I highly recommend having a socket wrench set (though the instructions only call for fixed wrenches) and vice grips to help tighten some of the more difficult lock washers. Once it’s assembled, though, this is a great hoop. It’s large, has good spring action, and is easily height adjustable by an adult or older teen. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023 by Stephen W. Blann

  • Sturdy. Long assembly, but all the information is there. Seems difficult to move.
Pattern Name: System
Assembly took about 4 hours. You'll need a double set of wrenches (7/16", 1/2", 9/16", and 3/4") as well as a hand-held power drill to complete. Make sure you lay out your pieces for each assembly section in advance. If you are methodical and careful to use the right bolts and match the orientation of support the metal struts, you will have no problems. It sometimes helps to read the whole page before starting as there are several helpful hints that addressed concerns I had when I thought I was doing something wrong. I did 95% of the assembly using only the written manual as a guide and only used the supplemental video for the end steps to make sure I wasn't messing anything up (when I got to the portion where you attach the protective bumpers to the backboard with the power drill). Most of the assembly can be done solo, but there are a few steps where you'll need a second person to step in and help. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the hardware. For the most part, everything is sturdy and the hoop is well built. However, now that I have it assembled, I'm concerned about mobility of the unit. I live in an HOA where I can't leave the hoop out and I have my doubts that I'll be able to wrestle it back and forth between uses. It's too tall to stick in my garage (~112" tall at the lowest setting), so I'll have to wheel it to the side yard between uses. The unit has plastic wheels and the instructions say you need to add 300 pounds of weight to the base to stabilize it. Moving the hoop twice a year seems doable, but I'm unsure I'll be able to wrestle this monster back and forth every weekend. Assuming I manage that task, I also have doubts that the plastic wheels will hold up to that much rolling. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021 by J.D.

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