Cheap Base

I will say, everything from the backboard, to the rim, to the metal poles holding them, everything is very high quality and sturdy. Nice design, simple lowering mechanism. The base of the hoop (where the water/sand goes) couldn't be any CHEAPER. This plastic is so very cheap and fragile. I had bought 2, and 1 of them cracked once I put water in. The other one started leaking after putting water in. so immediately both hoops were unable to be used. I requested a replacement for the cracked one, and upon opening the replacement hoop. Would you believe that the replacement would ALSO be leaking. Yes, 3 hoops, all 3 were damaged once water was put it. Please do yourself a favor and expect the base to be damaged in a similar fashion if you do purchase this product. If you decide to use sand instead of water, that should suffice as sand cannot leak through small holes. But if you plan to use water for this product, I would look elsewhere for a basketball hoop.

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