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1. Lifetime 3823 44 in. Backboard Rim Combo
Feature
44" Impact backboard is virtually unbreakableAll-weather resistant, designed to withstand the harshest elements
Black classic rim with welded steel net hooks and nylon net
Graphics are screen printed with fade-resistant UV-protected ink
Backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
Mounting bracket not included
Description
Lifetime's 44" Impact basketball backboard is virtually indestructible! It is molded of high-density polyethylene and can withstand the demands of aggressive play. All graphics are screen-printed with UV-protected inks, offering fade-resistant color. This combo comes complete with a Black Classic Rim with welded steel net hooks and nylon net.2. Spalding U-Turn Lift System Bracket
Feature
Lift system bracket connects backboard to a 3.5-inch round pole, 4-inch square pole, flat wall, or roofFits all Huffy Sports, Spalding, and most other residential backboards up to 54-inches large
Offers a three-foot height adjustment range for your net
Provides approximately 3 feet of offset from pole or wall
System provides a firm, anchored hold at all times
Pole not included this is only the lift system to be attached to a pole providing a mounting point for the backboard
Description
Connects from backboard to 4-inch square pole or flat wall3. Lifetime 73650 44 Inch Shatterproof Backboard and Rim Combo Kit
Feature
44" x 30" Shatterproof Fusion Back Board with Black Slam-It Rim and all-weather netCan be mounted on a wall, roof, eave, or pole using a universal mounting bracket; Mounting bracket sold separately
Compatible with most Lifetime basketball systems; Please call 1-800-225-3865 to check compatibility
Rim features solid steel construction and bracing with double compression springs
Five year limited warranty; mounting kit sold separately
Description
If you want the convenience of playing your favorite game at your own home, youre ready to invest in a basketball backboard and rim. Youll be very pleased with the quality of Lifetimes basketball backboard and rim combo. Our Acrylic Fusion Backboard with Slam-It Rim is a great- looking combo, made from high-impact polyethylene plastic with a spring-back action rim and all-weather nylon net. Our basketball backboard and rim combo is weather resistant so the awesome graphics on this basketball backboard and rim will look like new for many years to come. Use our Backboard Mounting Kit to mount backboard and rim to a wall, roof, or existing 3.5 inch pole. For adjustable height, use our Quick Adjust Conversion Kit to mount it to a wall or a 3.5 inch pole . If replacing an existing backboard, please call an online sales representative at 1-800-225-3865 to verify compatibility. Made in the USA.4. Lifetime 73729 48 in. Shatter Proof Backboard Rim Combo
Feature
48" Steel framed shatterproof backboard is weather resistant with added rigidity for improved reboundCan be mounted on a wall, roof, eave, or pole using a universal mounting bracket; Mounting bracket sold separately
18 in. (45.7 cm) Orange Slam-It Pro rim of 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) solid steel with 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) steel wrap-around bracing and double-compression springs, includes 5.3 oz. (150g) all-weather net
Fade-resistant graphics designed for indoor and outdoor user
Backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
48" x 30" x 1" Steel-Framed Shatterproof Backboard
Steel Framed with Blow Molded Frame Pad
18" Slam-It Rim is build with a 5/8-inch ring of solid steel, with 1/2" steel braces & double compression springs let you slam it like a pro!
Universal Extension Mounting Bracket for Roof, eave or wall placement
Mounting kit sold separately
Shatterproof polycarbonate playing surface gives you the look and play of pro-style glass
Description
This backboard combo from Lifetime Products features a 48" Steel-Framed Shatter Proof Backboard and a Slam-It Pro Rim. The backboard has a clear, shatter proof playing surface that gives you the look and play of pro-style glass. The powder-coated steel frame improves rigidity and rebound, and the UV-protected graphics will not fade or peel over time. The 18" Slam-It Pro Rim is built for aggressive play, and is made of 5/8" solid steel with a wrap-around steel brace and includes a heavy-duty nylon net. The universal mounting bracket is available for purchase and provides a solid attachment when mounting the backboard directly to a roof, eave or wall. So enjoy the versatility of a backboard combo from Lifetime Products and play the game the way you want.5. Lifetime 9594 Universal Mounting Kit
Feature
Rust-resistant finish holds up to the harshness of outdoor weatherMounts backboard and rim to roof, eave, pole or wall
9.5" Backboard Offset
Backboard and Rim Combo kits sold separately
Compatible with most Lifetime backboards
Rust-resistant finish
Mounts Backboard and Rim to Roof, Pole or Wall
Backboard and Rim Not Included