Product Overview
The Storm Arena Portable Basketball System combines durability with portability through its all-steel construction featuring two vertical uprights of 2" x 5" rectangular tubing supported by 2" x 2" square tubular braces. The main extension boom is constructed of heavy-gauge 4" x 4" square tubing with a 3" x 3" inner telescoping slide boom, allowing backboard-to-base extension to vary from 54" to 66" while maintaining regulation 10' rim height.
Operation is managed through a spring-assist mechanism using six painted 3 ½" coil springs (not hydraulics) that support the backboard, rim, boom, and uprights, enabling simple one-person setup and adjustment. The rim height is adjustable in six-inch increments from 10' down to 6' via a removable pin, and the institutional-quality flexible rim features an official 5/8" diameter with an 18" inside diameter opening.
Stability is ensured by a 48" wide all-steel base with four eight-inch non-marking wheels and a ballast box designed to accept up to 24 solid cement blocks (720 lbs total). The system includes 2" foam padding on the base and uprights with 14 oz reinforced vinyl laminate covering, plus heavy-duty nylon netting, and carries a Lifetime Superior Warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Storm Arena Portable Basketball System |
| Manufacturer | First Team, Inc. |
| Vertical Uprights Material | Heavy gauge 2" x 5" rectangular tubing |
| Upright Braces | Two 2" x 2" square tubular braces per upright |
| Main Extension Boom Material | Heavy gauge 4" x 4" square tubing |
| Inner Telescoping Slide Boom | 3" x 3" square tubing |
| Backboard to Base Extension Range | 54" to 66" (variable) |
| Rim Playing Height | 10' regulation height |
| Rim Height Adjustment Range | 6' to 10' in six-inch increments |
| Rim Height Adjustment Method | Removable adjustment pin |
| Backboard Upper Corner Support | Two tubular braces |
| Base Construction Material | All steel, primarily 3" x 1 ½" rectangular steel tubing |
| Base Width | 48" across front |
| Ballast Box Capacity | 24 solid cement blocks (4" x 8" x 16" each, 30 lbs each) |
| Total Ballast Weight | 720 lbs |
| Wheels | Four 8" non-marking wheels |
| Front Wheel Type | Self-locking castors with swivel lock and roll lock |
| Spring Assistance System | Six 3 ½" painted coil springs (NO HYDRAULICS) |
| Spring Paint Finish | Painted to match base color |
| Backboard Material | 1/2" thick tempered glass |
| Backboard Screening | Bright white fire impregnated ceramic screening |
| Backboard Framework | Clear anodized aluminum F-type extrusions |
| Backboard Dimensions | Approximately 72" wide x 42" high |
| Rim Type | Flexible, institutional quality |
| Rim Diameter | Official 5/8" diameter ring |
| Rim Opening Diameter | Standard 18" I.D. |
| Rim Finish | Orange powder coated |
| Net | Heavy-duty nylon |
| Base/Upright Padding | Standard 2" thick foam on 7/16" wafer board |
| Padding Covering | 14 oz reinforced vinyl laminate |
| Side Pads and Ballast Box Pad | 1 ½" thick foam as standard |
| Padding Attachment | 2" velcro attachment straps |
| Padding Removal During Operation | Not required during folding, adjustment, transportation, or storage |
| Overall Unit Finish | Black powdercoat |
| Portability | One-person operation |
| Pivot Points | High load, maintenance-free bushings |
| Dunking Capability | Durably designed to allow dunking without compromising integrity or stability |
| Total System Weight | Approximately 1290 lbs |
| Warranty | Lifetime Superior Warranty |
Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Every First Team product is backed by First Team's warranty program. This model carries the warranty noted above. Here is what First Team's warranty tiers cover:
- Limited Warranty - covers damage during normal, intended use. Excludes vandalism and deliberate damage. Normal wear from weathering or UV exposure is not covered; all painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.
- Superior Warranty - additionally covers any damage or failure caused by basketball activity or contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism excluded.
- Unconditional Warranty - the broadest tier: covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason.
- Manufacturer's Defect - all products are warranted against manufacturer's defects at delivery.
Warranties apply to the original purchaser only and are non-transferable; coverage ends on resale or transfer. Residential-only products are not covered for non-residential use.