K500 Kids Basketball Hoop Standing Basket (Up To Age 8) 1.3M-1.6M

The Tarmak K500 basketball hoop is ideal for children up to age 8.
It can be easily adjusted to 4 different heights (1.30 m, 1.40 m, 1.50 m and 1.60 m), so it can grow with your child. With a sturdy steel post and a 20-litre ballast base, this basketball hoop is perfect for your children to enjoy in your garden or on your terrace.
As for a ball, we recommend playing with a size 3 ball.

Dimensions
- Base (cm): 58 x 38 x 13
- Post (cm): 3.2 (diameter)
- Backboard (cm): 58 x 39 x 2.5
- Rim diameter (cm): 30 (inside) / 32 (outside)
- Packaging (cm): 60 x 40 x 15

Weight
- Without ballast (kg): 5
- With ballast (kg): 20
- Base volume (litres): 25

The ball size depends on the player's age and gender.
Toddlers: sizes 1 to 3.
Girls and boys under 10: size 5.
Girls aged 10 and up, women, and boys aged 10 to 12: size 6.
Boys over 12 and men: size 7.
If you want a very durable ball, go for a rubber ball. If you want a ball with a good feel, leather or synthetic are the right materials.

For the K500 we recommend the size 3.

The official height of a basketball basket is 3.05m (rim height).
If you want a basketball basket for your child, you need something that will grow with them.
For younger kids there isn't an official height so you can choose whatever suits them best.
Up to the age of 10, club baskets are set at 2.60m.
After the age of 10, both girls and boys play with 3.05m baskets

To prevent any accidents or breakage in the event of storms or strong winds, we highly recommend laying the basketball hoop down on the ground.
The bigger the board, the more it will catch the wind, particularly when it is in its higher positions.
Don't take any risks.
If you live in a very windy area, you can also add additional ballast to your basket's base.

Most basket bases can be weighted with water or sand (see product instructions).

Sand is denser than water and so the same volume will be heavier: your basket will therefore be more stable (but harder to move).
Water can also freeze in winter and break the plastic base if the temperature drops too low, or leak out through hidden cracks.We recommend weighing down your base with sand to be safer.

We recommend cleaning your basketball basket with a damp sponge and some soap. Rinse in fresh water.
If your product has protective foam on the post, remember to store it inside in winter.
We recommend using a cover to protect the backboard from rain and frost.

Our baskets are designed for private use (family, friends).
They comply with French regulations (n°96-495 of 4 June 1996) and Portuguese regulations (decree 100-2003, amended by 82-2004).
They are not designed for the heavy use associated with public and club courts.
Club equipment must be regularly tested on site and requires safety authorisations.

Our basketball design team works in an immersive sports environment at our R&D sports centre located in the north of France. Its ongoing mission is to make basketball players more comfortable as they play. All our products are designed with materials for which we have verified the quality in terms of moisture management, durability, etc. Each model is tested in the lab then in real-world conditions by basketball players for several weeks, and undergo changes based on your feedback.

TARMAK is a team of passionate basketball players who create products specifically for playing basketball. The entire range is designed to meet the needs of basketball players, whether you are a beginner or experienced, an adult or child, or an occasional or regular player.
Our mission: help you have as much fun as possible during your training sessions and games.

Tarmak is here for anyone playing basketball, from beginners to regulars. Check out our tips for training, kitting yourself out, and playing alone or with friends.

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