Bison Tough Duty Gooseneck Hoop - Braced Fan-Shaped Aluminum - PR29BI

Bison Tough Duty Gooseneck Hoop - Braced Fan-Shaped Aluminum - PR29BI

Perfect for Elementary Schools, Daycares, Rural Parks or Residential Use

3.5 Inch O.D. Hot Dip Galvanized Gooseneck Post

3 Foot Post to Backboard Extension

Braced 54 Inch Fan-Shaped Aluminum Backboard with White Finish and Orange Border and Shooter's Target

Includes Single Ring Fixed Rim with Heavy Duty Nylon Net

Post Padding (Black) Available at Additional Cost

What our Experts Think

• Built as a heavy-duty outdoor gooseneck basketball system for parks, schools, and public courts.
• Features a braced fan-shaped aluminum backboard, offering excellent durability and resistance to weather and vandalism.
• Gooseneck design provides strong extension and a stable playing experience with reduced backboard vibration.
• Engineered for permanent outdoor installation, ideal for high-traffic recreational spaces.
• Aluminum construction helps prevent rust and corrosion, ensuring long-term outdoor performance.
• Reinforced bracing improves structural integrity, making it suitable for frequent recreational and practice use.
• Designed for safety and reliability in public environments with minimal maintenance requirements.
• Supports consistent outdoor play conditions while maintaining solid rebound performance for its category.

Q&A

Q: What is the Bison Tough Duty Gooseneck Hoop (PR29BI)?
A: The PR29BI is a heavy-duty, fixed outdoor basketball goal featuring a gooseneck-style post with a braced fan-shaped aluminum backboard designed for high-use playground and park environments.

Q: Is the PR29BI suitable for outdoor use?
A: Yes. It is specifically engineered for permanent outdoor installation in parks, schools, and recreational facilities.

Q: What type of backboard does it have?
A: It features a fan-shaped aluminum backboard, built for durability and vandal resistance in high-traffic outdoor settings.

Q: What makes the gooseneck design important?
A: The gooseneck arm extends the backboard over the playing area while keeping the support post safely out of the way, reducing collision risk under the hoop.

Q: Is the hoop height adjustable?
A: No. This is a fixed-height system set at standard regulation rim height (10 feet).

Q: What materials are used in construction?
A: It uses heavy-gauge steel for the gooseneck post and a durable aluminum backboard designed to withstand outdoor weather conditions.

Q: Is the PR29BI vandal resistant?
A: Yes. Its rugged construction and reinforced design make it highly resistant to impact and vandalism in public-use areas.

Q: Where is this system typically installed?
A: It is commonly installed in public parks, schoolyards, playgrounds, and community sports courts.

Q: Does it require professional installation?
A: Yes. It requires permanent in-ground installation with proper concrete footing for safety and stability.

Q: Why choose the Bison PR29BI Tough Duty Gooseneck Hoop?
A: It delivers long-lasting outdoor durability, vandal-resistant construction, and a safe gooseneck design, making it ideal for high-traffic recreational basketball courts.

Maintenance Tips

• Inspect gooseneck pole and weld joints regularly for cracks, rust, or stress—especially at the 3.5" galvanized post and elbow bend area.
• Check anchor bolts and footing stability in the concrete base to ensure the system remains rigid and does not shift during play.
• Tighten backboard mounting brackets and brace arms periodically to maintain alignment of the 54" fan-shaped aluminum backboard.
• Clean aluminum backboard surface with mild soap and water to prevent dirt buildup and preserve visibility of the shooter’s square and border markings.
• Inspect single fixed rim and net for bending, sagging, or weld fatigue; replace if rim integrity is compromised.
• Check brace arms and rear support tubes for loosening or vibration wear, especially in high-use school or park environments.
• Monitor for corrosion on galvanized steel components, particularly in humid or coastal climates, and treat early surface rust promptly.
• Avoid hanging or force loading the rim or backboard, which can stress the gooseneck arm and foundation over time.
• Ensure surrounding area is clear of impact hazards (walls, fences, obstacles) to reduce risk of repeated structural stress.