What makes the K500 Tarmak basketball hoop perfect for children up to 8 years of age?
The Tarmak K500 basketball hoop is ideal for children up to 8 years of age.
To grow with your child, it can also be easily adjusted without tools to 4 heights (1.30m, 1.40m, 1.50m and 1.60m).
With its sturdy steel post and ballastable 20-liter base, it will be perfect in your garden or on your terrace for your children's enjoyment.
For the ball, we recommend playing with size 3.
What are the dimensions and weight of the K500?
Dimensions
- Base (cm): 58 x 38 x 13
- Posts (cm): 3.2 (diameter)
- Panel (cm): 58 x 39 x 2.5
- Circle diameter (cm): 30 (inside) / 32 (outside)
- Packing carton (cm): 60 x 40 x 15
Weight
- Unballasted product (kg): 5
- Ballasted product (kg): 25
- Base volume (liters): 20
Which ball to play basketball with?
The size of the ball depends on the age or sex of the player.
Baby basketball: sizes 1 to 3.
Girls and boys under 10: size 5.
Girls over 10 or women and boys 10 to 12: size 6.
Boys over 12 and men: size 7.
If you want a very durable ball, opt for a rubber ball. If you want a ball with a good touch, a leather or synthetic ball is what you need.
For the K500 we recommend size 3.
What height basketball hoop should I choose?
The regulation height for a basketball hoop is 3.05m (height of the hoop).
If you're looking for a basketball backboard for a child, you'll need a hoop with a height-adjustment system.
For the youngest children, there is no official height, so you can choose the height that suits them.
Up to the age of 10, children play in clubs on 2.60m baskets.
After the age of 10, girls and boys play on 3.05m basketball backboards.
What precautions should you take with your basketball hoop in the event of strong winds or storms?
To avoid any accidents or breakage in strong winds or storms, we strongly advise you to lay your basketball backboard on the ground.
The larger the backboard, the greater the wind load, especially when it is raised high.
Don't take any risks.
If you live in a very windy region, you can also add extra weights to your basketball backboard.
Lester your basketball hoop with water or sand?
Most basketball baskets can be weighted with water or sand (see product information).
Sand is denser, however, so for the same volume it will be heavier: your basket will be more stable (but less mobile).
Water can also freeze in winter and break the plastic base at very low temperatures, or leak out invisibly if there are cracks in the base.
Our advice: for greater safety, weight your basket with sand.
How to maintain your basketball hoop
We recommend cleaning your basketball hoop with a damp sponge and soap. Rinse with clean water.
If your basket is equipped with a foam post protector, feel free to store it inside during the winter.
We recommend that you protect your backboard with a tarpaulin against frost and rain.
Can Tarmak basketball baskets be used in public and collective areas?
Our baskets are designed for private use (family, friends).
They comply with French (decree no. 96-495 of June 4, 1996) and Portuguese (decree-law 100-2003 modified by 82-2004) regulations.
They are not intended for use as restrictive ("drifts of use") as that of public and collective access.
Collective use implies the application of regular tests on site and is subject to security clearance.
Did you know that all TARMAK products are laboratory-tested under game conditions?
Our team of basketball designers works in immersion in our development and practice center, based in Northern France. They are constantly striving to improve player comfort. All our products are designed with components that we validate for their moisture-wicking qualities, resistance... 100% of our models are tested in the laboratory and then in real-life situations by basketball players over a period of several weeks, and evolve thanks to your feedback.
Who designs Tarmak basketball products?
TARMAKis a team of enthusiasts working on the development of products dedicated to the practice of basketball. The entire range is designed to meet the needs of all basketball players, whether you're a beginner or an initiate, an adult or a child, an occasional or a regular player.
Our aim is to help you get the most out of your training and playing sessions.
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