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Challenge
The official FIBA 3x3 World Tour basketball backstop
When Schelde Sports, an ABEO group company, asked us to transform their SAM 225 Club basketball goal into a device that is fit for the FIBA 3X3 World Tour, we jumped at the chance to show them our skills on the court. In just a few weeks, we came up with the final product.
“The true challenge was to translate the wishes of the customer into a feasible design in a really short period of time.”
Approach
Training the innocent looking SAM 225 Club into its new tougher looks
It had to have enough muscle to stand up against all weather conditions, be safe and secure, and still be able to deliver the messages of the sponsors. Together with padding specialists Coolen from Eindhoven, and thanks to Schelde Sports’s expertise and know-how, our design was detailed to perfection and quickly realized.
“We made it real thanks to a full-scale prototype.”
Concept
A portable competition basketball backstop unit
This basketball tower is fitted with the SAM (Spring Assisted Mechanism) system, a Pro Action 180° dunk ring, an anti-whip net and a full set protection padding for front, sides, backboard and neck. It’s completely freestanding thanks to the integrated extra counter-weights, no floor anchoring required. It’s ideal for indoor and outdoor events thanks to its extra thick and strong paddings with urban look. It can be moved by 1 person and positioned using the APF (Automatic Pedestal Feet) system.
The result
Unique game, unique backstop!
As a result of that FIBA chose Schelde Sports as their official partner for the FIBA 3X3 World Tour and all FIBA 3X3 World championships.
We are proud to team up with FIBA and become the official backstop unit supplier for the 3x3 World Tour and the 3x3 World Championships.