{"product_id":"first-team-ruffneck-fixed-height-in-ground-basketball-goal","title":"First Team RuffNeck Fixed Height In-Ground Basketball Goal","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFirst Team RuffNeck Fixed Height In-Ground Basketball Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RuffNeck Fixed Height Basketball Goal offers exceptional durability at a price that meets any budget. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RuffNeck is a \"Fixed Height\" pole system constructed of 4 1\/2\" O.D. galvanized schedule 40 tubing. The direct rim mount design allows the rim to be mounted through the backboard and into the post, eliminating backboard stress. The backboard is further supported by two tubular braces fixed to the neck of the post. Our unique \"nose-cone\" backboard mounting design makes backboard installation simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Team offers a wide variety of basketball backboard \u0026amp; rim styles on the RuffNeck system, allowing you to select the perfect RuffNeck package for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Every RuffNeck Fixed Height Basketball Goal package comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive backboard selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty 4 1\/2” O.D. Schedule 40 steel post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post is weather-resistant galvanized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose-cone backboard mounting design with through-bolt permanently locking nose-cone to post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post is buried 48” below the playing surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost to backboard extension distance is 48”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Team goals are directly mounted to eliminate backboard stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-12 columns tabs-content\" data-tabs-content=\"product-info-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-panel is-active\" id=\"desc\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"desc-label\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eWhat Our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eThe First Team RuffNeck Fixed Height In-Ground Basketball Goal is built for durability with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e4½″ O.D. galvanized Schedule 40 steel post\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eThe post is buried \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e48″ below the playing surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a stable and strong foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e48″ extension from post to backboard\u003c\/strong\u003e and a “nose-cone” mounting design that locks the backboard securely, reducing stress and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eCompatible with a variety of backboards (steel, aluminum, acrylic, fiberglass, tempered glass) and rim styles for customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eComes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"605\"\u003elifetime limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for institutional or high-use play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eQ: What does “Fixed Height” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eA: The rim height is set at regulation level and cannot be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eQ: What size post and bury depth does this system use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eA: 4½″ O.D. galvanized Schedule 40 steel post, buried 48″ below the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eQ: How far does the backboard extend from the post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eA: 48″ from the post face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eQ: Can I choose different backboard materials and sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eA: Yes — it supports steel, aluminum, fiberglass, acrylic, and tempered glass backboards in standard sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eQ: Is this suitable for outdoor installations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eA: Yes, the galvanized post and heavy-duty construction make it appropriate for outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1845\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eCheck the concrete footing and post annually to ensure the base is plumb and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eClean exposed metal surfaces regularly; 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