Huffy 8839S "The Converter" for Basketball Systems Review

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(More customer reviews)Santa brought a backboard, but no bracket to attach it. We wanted one that was adjustable for our small kids and found this. It can be raised and lowered with some degree of ease using a broomstick handle. The instructions are detailed and not too hard to follow.
Assembly is not easy. I would not recommend this product if you don't know how to assemble nuts and bolts or have a hard time following diagrams and such. Ultimately it takes two adults to finish the assembly as one has to lift the backboard and bracket to the base while the other attaches it to the base. Better yet, just find a handyman and pay him to install it. Note that if you intend to attach it to your roof, you will need to buy about 6 bolts, washers and nuts as they are not included.
I would give the bracket 5 stars (not judging on the assembly though, it is moderately hard), but the bracket tends to wobble a little bit when hit hard on the side. This seems to be because of the bracket design and the fact that it is fully adjustable.
For my small kids, it's fine. They won't be doing any slam dunks for a long time. But I would not want anyone trying to hang on the rim. For grown ups, get a fixed bracket that won't budge and will withstand a slam dunk or two.

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Have a good backboard and hoop but no place to install it? Turn to the Huffy 8839S Converter, which adapts your backboard to a 3.5-inch round pole, roof, or wall. The Converter includes a universal mount that fits on round, flat, or slanted surfaces. In addition, the Converter is height adjustable, with six different positions in 6-inch increments (3 feet total). Note: the Converter is sold without a backboard.

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Spalding 310 Extension Arm Pole System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this pole with the 79307 backboard, since Amazon shows them frequently purchased together. Problem is, the backboard hardware is not meant to fit this pole. I had to modify a couple of pieces to make it fit. But, looks nice and works nicely when done. Regarding the pole itself, this is a lot of work. When you are "bouncing" the pole pieces together, be sure to do it on a solid foundation, like a board over concrete or over a gravel driveway. Don't do it on a board on the grass or you will pound away all day and not get them together (yes, I did this for awhile...). Once it is together and filled with concrete, I was able to put it in the hole alone, but barely. Two people are definitely recommended. Looks great now, but with one major problem: it only adjusts to 9'9" high. I have no idea what happened to the missing 3" because I followed the directions to a T, but there you have it. Good luck, and make sure you get a backboard that is meant to fit this thing! Amazon, you shouldn't recommend that buyers buy two parts that aren't meant to go together!

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3-piece 4-inch square pole; U-Turn mechanism provides easy rim height adjustment from 7.5 - 10, 6-inch incrementst; groound sleeve for easy installation included; backboard not included

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