About the Barbarian:
Patent # 7,320,652
The Barbarian was developed to not only withstand the strongest slam dunks
in the world, but also the young basketball stars of tomorrow. With the
help of world class engineers, the Barbarian is the true world leader in
basketball goal design and performance. The Barbarian has the ability to
adjust from 5.5 feet (the lowest height of any goal available, perfect for
young children!) to 10 feet with unmatched speed and ease (adjustable units
only; fixed height systems assemble to standard 10 feet rim height). The
full steel reinforced backboard and pivots provide a true solid rebound,
with the least amount of vibration or shaking of any system made. The Barbarian
is powder coated with a Zinc powder coating and regular powder coating,
giving it a clean, smooth look and feel, while also providing maximum protection
against rust and weather-related damage. With its 1/2" thick clear
acrylic or 1/2" tempered glass backboards, available in 40"x60"
and 42"x72" sizes, break-away rims, protective safety pads on
backboards and pole (padding is included), lifetime warrantee, and simple
installation, the Barbarian is the strongest, safest, easiest, cleanest
looking basketball system ever made.
The Strongest:
The 6" x 8" pole and 3/16" steel thickness makes the Barbarian solid as a rock. The steel reinforced backboard and extra tight pivots give a solid, true feel while providing added safety for the most aggressive style of play.
Many other in-ground basketball systems in the industry connect the backboard to the vertical pole using four 1" x 2" tubes, whereas our patent pending technology provides a 5" x 5" single pole connection to the backboard... Which is many times stronger.
We also laser cut our pivot holes, then ream them to precisely fit the bolts...providing a tight, immovable backboard connection. Our goal was built to be the strongest, most aesthetically pleasing, residential basketball goal on the market.
The Easiest to Adjust:
The crank moves in an easy vertical motion, adjusting from 5.5 feet to 10 feet, more than 4 times faster than other hoops in its class. The height adjusts effortlessly due to state-of-the-art technology - a low friction connection, and a gas strut unit. The crank lever can be removed if desired, leaving the hoop at a fixed height.
Ease of adjustment was always a critical component from the beginning of the design phase; we didn't cut any corners on this. To provide a sleek looking appearance, we hid the height adjustment mechanism inside the vertical pole. We selected the highest quality jack available as our adjustment mechanism (7000 lbs. capacity jack) with a very low coefficient of friction. In addition, a gas strut unit connects the top of the vertical pole to the horizontal pole. The combination of the jack and strut unit allows young children the ability to easily adjust the hoop's height
A Clean Look:
The Barbarian is designed to be clean, simple, and STRONG. Compared to other units on the market, the look as well as the overall playability, is far superior in the Barbarian design. The upper strut arms provide a superior platform for torque resistance. Other systems use thin steel or no upper struts at all. That type of configuration leaves the backboard full of vibration and movement.
The Patent # 7,320,652 Barbarian design also allows for the greatest horizontal load limit on the market. Most basketball goals have a load limit, such as hanging on the rim, of about 200 pounds. The Barbarian can handle over 700 pounds!
