The Basketball Grizzly Hoop is the result of over 20 years of development by Parklife's design team and a 2-time Olympic Basketball Athlete to provide the ultimate hoop for parks, schools and commercial spaces.
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Basketball Grizzly Hoop
Ethical and Sustainable Choice
Fair Play for Workers
The Basketball Grizzly Hoop is built by New Zealanders who earn fair wages under safe working conditions.
Economic Advantage
A durable product reduces long-term costs and avoids the high expense of frequent maintenance and full replacement.
Responsible Consumption
Prioritizing repair over replacement, choosing a long-life product and local production minimises environmental impact and aligns with sustainable practices.
Safety and Quality You Can Trust
Built to Last
Superior corrosion protection fit for New Zealand's coastal environments ensures product longevity.
Long-Term Product Commitment
Readily available replacement parts and ongoing support from the Parklife team ensure your hoop stays in top condition for years to come.
Uncompromising Safety
The Basketball Grizzly Hoop prioritises player well-being and client peace of mind with safety built into every aspect.
We’re Here for the Long Haul
Parklife has been in business in New Zealand for 20 years and plans to remain here for the next 20 years and beyond. We value long-term relationships over short term gains.
‘Let’s behave like owners, not consumers, and repair rather than inflict something new on the planet that doesn’t last.’
Patagonia.
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Technical Details
Engineering
NZ Structural Engineer (BECivil CMEngNZ) designed and Producer Statement Design (PS1) certified for both the tower and footings.
Manufacturing
Manufactured in Wigram Christchurch by an ISO 9001 business with over 35 years of experience.
Independently Tested
Materials (steel grade & source) and Load Tested.
Hoop
Patented U-Spring design, zinc coated then powdercoated with the Dulux Duratec system – the highest performing powdercoat – to the client's colour choice.
Backboard
Unique punched aluminium reducing overhead weight and wind load and virtually unbreakable. Powdercoated with the Dulux Duratec system – the highest performing powdercoat – to the client's colour choice.
or
PALSUN Polycarbonate type for a clear finish. PALSUN combines superior impact resistance and clarity. It is virtually unbreakable, yet it is as transparent as glass at less than half its weight.
No Dunking Sticker
High-quality Metalphoto Sub‐Surface Anodised Aluminum with 3M adhesive.
Tower
Finished with a PUR5 PPG Protective and Marine Coating system providing C4 Atmospheric Corrosivity Category (ACC) High Environment Protection. Safety in design lifting eyes provides safe attachment points for overhead lifting during installation.
Stub
Finished with Hot Dipped Galvanising to HDG500, providing Category C4 Atmospheric Corrosivity Category (ACC) : High Environment Protection.
The safety in design above-ground portion of the stub (internal spigot) supports the tower independently when contractors tighten the hold-down nuts. This feature also reassures the client that the tower will remain standing should damage occur.
Reo Cage
Hold-down bolts are tied into a pre-formed reinforcing cage to provide extra strength.
Concrete Footing
Standard plant 600mm OD x 1500mm deep type footing.
Fixings
316 Stainless Steel for the highest corrosion resistance.
Spare Parts
Available from Wigram, Christchurch.
Customisation
Parklife can customise client orders to suit site-specific ground conditions, environmental conditions, backboard type and size, colour choices, etc.
Warranty
5 years (excludes net).
Standards
NZ Building Code Compliance and Building Act 2004
Auckland Design Manual
Auckland Council, Parks and Community Services, Performance Specifications Basketball Towers
AS/NZS 1163:2016 Cold-formed Steel Hollow Sections
AS/NZS 3678:2016 Hot-rolled Plates, Floorplates & Slabs
AS/NZS 1554.1:2014 Structural Steel Welding
SNZ TS 3404:2018 Durability requirements for steel structures
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