![]() | Model 800 Base Safety and dependability require steel not Plastic for the tough requirements of Basketball.
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| The new Model 800 Base is an excellent match up of all steel base andunbendable adjustable bracket from LAY Industries.
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| Check out the Residential System's Prices for Backboard information. | |
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(The Man above lifts about 35Lbs) |
| Graphite 44” Backboard with Standard Classic Rim No. 73818 Model 800 Basketball Base, Pole, and Arms. Wt. 195 lbs Your Choice of Backboard and Goal Check out the Residential System's Prices
| MODEL 800 WEIGHT SYSTEM. Your choice of separately priced weight systems (hoops@lyaindustries.com or phone for quotations) SAFETY requires the proper amount of base weight at all times. Three to six times the players weight is an estimate of the additional weight required. Do not allow the base to tilt or move during play. Buy weight from LYA industries or supply weights your self. Steel cement anchor bolts can also be used to anchor the base plate. The owner or supervisor is responsible for proper weight placement and subsequent safety. |
| Features of our Model 800 Base Unit
| Complete 800 Base with clear Acrylic Backboard and rim No. 73728 and Patio Block Weights |
Information on Weights and Anchor systems
The owner or supervisor is responsible for proper baseweight placement or anchoring system at all times. SAFETY demands it CommonSense must also be considered and explained to all players/users.
Lowered HoopBasket ball is a game of Action.
Base Weights are the “Key tothe long life success, Safety and usefulness of any portable basketball system.The Key elements because hoop height is up to 10 ft. and players of all sizesjump, hang, and dunk a heavy basketball at their highest speed and powerpossible
The Advantage of all LYA weight systems over the largeplastic bases is the weights are easily replaced and easier to move whenchanging base location or transporting. The large plastic base systems becomeuseless and dangerous when damaged or just develop cracks due to the sun andother outdoor elements. Emptying and refilling for transporting are also more ofa problem.
Remember the LYA steel base will not disintegrate like aplastic tank and will last years longer. Compare prices relative to expected useand an LYA Base will be your choice
Water and sand tanks are available in sizes from 5 to 10gallons at discount stores like Kmart and Wal-Mart. Rectangular stackableplastic containers work well and remember 300 to 600 pounds of additional weightis required. Water weighs about 9 to 10 lbs per gallon and sand weighs 10 to 12lbs per gallon. Some names forcontainers are tote box, waste or garbage container – Dog food storage orlitter containers, etc. what ever is available or a convenient size.
Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s and other home supply andgarden centers have solid cement blocks 4x8x16 inches, colored cement patioflour blocks 2x16x16, and barbell weights, and all are available at about 35 lbeach. Start out by buying about 10 of them. Patio blocks are a favorite.
Safety and fun do not come about without effort. Movingand maintaining weights is work.
Freight costs make a difference to a budget so to make itpossible for more customers to afford good equipment these weigh options arejust suggestions to our customers.