The Case for Quality Basketball Hoops

A Call for an Industry Standard

Outdoor basketball courts win or lose based on the quality of their hoops. ?A well-chosen hoop can elevate a court, while a poorly constructed one can diminish its potential.

Knowing the difference may not be obvious, so we advocate for industry-wide standards to streamline decision-making.

Here’s the Problem

While some hoops may initially impress, they quickly deteriorate, leaving behind a legacy of problems rather than plays.

Hoops, often designed for backyard use, are not equipped to withstand the rigors of New Zealand public spaces. This can lead to:

• Corrosion:?Salt-laden air, high UV exposure, and unique New Zealand soils can quickly degrade the hoop's subpar materials.
• Unusable:?Drooping hoops, smashed backboards, and poorly constructed equipment pose risks to players and headaches for the client.
• Ethics and the Environment: The origins of materials, labour conditions of workers and manufacturing environmental practices are unknown.

Here’s a Solution

The BB01 Basketball Grizzly Hoop is a testament to quality and durability and is proudly manufactured in New Zealand.

Key Features:

• Durability:?Engineered and manufactured to withstand the public space environment and New Zealand's harsh conditions with a Producer Statement issued by a New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer and a solid Warranty.
• Performance:? FIBA-sized backboard, accurate pole offset and patented outdoor U-sprung Hoop for a superior playing experience.
• Safety:?Prioritizes player safety with a robust design and rigorous testing (independent load and weld testing).
• Sustainability:?Locally manufactured to minimise transportation emissions and 100% recyclable.
• Ethical Production:?Built by New Zealanders in safe working conditions to meet ISO9001 standards.

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A Call for an Industry Standard

We advocate for establishing industry-wide standards to ensure the safety and longevity of basketball hoops in public spaces and to ensure the ongoing usability of the court.

By setting clear requirements for materials, manufacturing processes, testing protocols, and ethical sourcing, we can safeguard players and give community members the courts they deserve.

These standards will also streamline the decision-making process for schools, councils, and sports organisations, enabling them to focus on providing exceptional recreational facilities with the comfort of knowing their legacy will be positive.

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??‘Let’s behave like owners, not consumers, and repair rather than inflict something new on the planet that doesn’t?last.’ Patagonia.

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