Scrib

Who would I even call to do something like this? I'd need a bit of a retaining wall due to the slope of my backyard and concrete poured.

What about size... I'm not talking a full half court, but something that is decent size to shoot some jumpers, etc.

Thoughts?

Whiskers

Are you white?

Scrib

Same color as fdl.

doopstr

Your raise is giving you false impressions about your physical abilities. I suggest a PS3 and the latest edition of NBA basketball.

Scrib

lol


This is in mind well before teh raise... I played for a bit until I stopped growing and everyone else kept on going.

Whiskers

doopstr

What I would do is call a concrete guy. Someone that knows how to do patios. Whatever you do make sure that you can dual purpose it after your NBA dreams end in failure. One thing I can't stand is looking at someone's rusted out basketball setup with an old net hanging by a thread.

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

I was thinking the exact same thing

BubbaMarkTL

you are absolutely right...these sort of things do NOT add any value to your home. It is a complete waste of money and a total eyesore to most people.

Not to mention, such a thing may not even be allowed in the neighborhood by local codes and/or Homeowners associations.


save yourself the future embarrassment of realizing you wasted money and hurt your property value...get a gym membership and shoot some buckets there...

Scrib

Dream killers!

michimonster

if you have plenty of room go for it. if you're just trying to fill space, forget it. i'm sure you're not a horrible basketballer. you're just overly caucasian.

Will Y.

Don't listen to those who are stultifying your NBA dreams! Luke Walton and Steve Nash are white, so maybe there's hope for you!

If you have a single-family home, check codes and see if you can concrete over the area.
Then use a portable/movable net setup so that it can be rolled out of the way when you entertain on your concrete patio. You can also set up a little putting green w/astro-turf, etc. on the area as needed too, even if you paint court lines on the concrete.

Impact on resale value should be minimal-- it's not like putting in an above-ground pool.

Fibonacci

Did you ever get that pool you were talking about last year? Now a tempur, plus a new court - baller, shot caller. Must have been a good year for team Scrib.

Scrib

No pool. That's something in a distant holding pattern.

Actually just got back from the tempur store. Will probably wait until the bonus is deposited before going that route. Probably going to go with the Rhapsody model.

GreenMonster

Scrib, have you thought about something less permanent ?? Like one of the $300-400 portable hoop setups and just set it up in the driveway ??

Or maybe just make friends with some kids down the street ??

Scrib

Yes, I have thought about that route. But the driveway is on somewhat of an incline and would suck.

poop

Gpump

It will cost you your dignity. First, you won't use it that much (life gets in the way unless it's a lifestyle) and second we'll be waiting for the "I broke my ankle trying to dunk" thread.

There are serious products that are essentially rubberized modular components made specifically for what you want. I'd imagine they are easier on the body but they look kind of expensive. Example:http://www.snapsports.com/

Simple poured concrete runs $6-9 a square foot here, just have it finished smooth (slippery as hell when wet).

Scottman111

My neighbors have a really nice pad and goal. I'm pretty sure the pole can be removed near the base so if it needs to come down there is only a small pole sticking up.

I guess it just depends on how your house/yard is set up. How much land do you have? I think that makes a big difference as far as having a an equal balance of yard/house/concrete.

Just remember not to cheap out on the goal.

...and yes, some white guys can jump

Fibonacci

Scib's high school nickname was Vanilla Thunder.

dallison

purple?


i would love to have one too

bgsm1th

I had a half-court SportCourt in my backyard as a teenager, it was the best.
It got WAY more use than our pool did. Far more attractive than a slab and a crappy hoop, but was just over $14,000.

http://www.sportcourt.com/gc.html

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I have to say that this is a true statement.

Right after we moved in I bought a portable, adjustable basketball hoop. It was a good system that retailed for around $900 or so (we got it on clearance). I used it about 3-5 times per week the first year we got it. Problem is... I haven't used it since. As Gpump said... like got in the way. We opened our own businesses, got busy, and it has just sat there unused since fall of 2005 when I last shot around on it.

So, I would recommend getting a portable setup first to see if you'll use it. You'll thank yourself for not wasting a ton of money on a court....

doopstr

I once thought I would use a treadmill every day.

Scottman111

His kids will enjoy it in a few years

KCPreki11

lowpost

typical concrete retaining wall, 18" tall, 12" wide $300 linear foot installed
concrete paving (4" thick) over aggregate base about $9/sf installed
If you don't need the a.b. about $8/sf.
If you do asphalt instead of concrete $6.50sf

those are Bay Area costs so probably cheaper in your area.