Reddit mentions: The best field, court, gym & rink equipment

I've heard of Paper Ya, but Granville Island is not somewhere I usually go. It's a little out of the way, transit-wise. I'll be sure to go if I'm in the area!

I know Charals also sells Lamy Safaris for $5 cheaper than the Vancouver Pen Shop. (However, Waterman ink is cheaper at VPS.) There are even cheaper Safari options on Amazon, but from the reviews, I get the impression that at least half are fakes. I have something planned, and will post it soon. Probably once my Amazon pencil case comes in.

Your Eco is stunning. 🤩 Awesome colour choice, and I love the matching figurine. The coral Eco looks exciting too! Here's the pencil case I bought just in case the coral is tooooo appealing and you need to keep it with your first one.

For the nominal cost of a sheet of poly and an hour of DIY repair VS the cost of buying a new hoop this isn't a terrible deal.

I'm not in the market for a BB hoop, but if I was and saw this one I'd buy it and fix it up.

...that said, I'm pretty decent with my hands/tools, so a minor thing like installing a sheet of poly wouldn't really put me out much.

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It would also be pretty easy to just use a sheet of plywood to repair it.

Really, a simple repair job.

A hoop like that can cost around $200-$300 new.



For the less skilled, a replacement backboard/rim costs around $80

6" Aluminum Tactical Pen Built in Light Good Quality https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081XAJGS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_XszYub09QZBVW

That was thd only thing I could find on Amazon. Light is probably just ok, dont expect it to be super bright. But should write fine and it clearly can be used as a kubaton.

Most tactical pens are designed to be used as kubatons anyway. My suggestion is to buy a separate quality flashlight for general use and use the light on this as just a backup. They sell pen sized flashlights that are good btw, just cant strike with them.

I would like to know as well! They combine my love for sitting on a picnic blanket with my desire for back support over a longer period of time! And they look super comfy and portable.

I found this on Amazon after a very brief search.
http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Time-Portable-Recreation-Recliner/dp/B0012RI37C

I'm not sure what the Ashville NC climate is like in Feb, but if there's been a good solid freeze this winter, the bug net may not be necessary until spring. That having been said, this bug net is $57, since you're looking at an ENO you'd want the 10footer. (ENO's are on the shorter end and I personally recommend an 11' from Dutchware, but that's me. )

As for a cheap underquilt, I'd recommend a look at Arrowhead Equipment's Jarbidge River 3/4. It's not full length, so you'll want a foam pad to keep your heels warm, but that can be had on amazon for a few bucks. I personally own this and use it every night inside my home. I've also tested it down to the low 40's and it's still very warm.

All together, you're at about $160 or so, not including hammock, suspension, and sleeping bag.

I am telling you that after trying multiple solutions, the best I have found are these https://www.amazon.com/Stadium-Ohuhu-Bleacher-Portable-Shoulder/dp/B01MA1H1JK/ref=sr_1_5 Not that particular brand, but style. They are obtainable at Costco for $20ish, Scheels and other sporting goods stores or online. They're heavy, Scheels versions have arm supports they sell separately.

I'm telling you. I have a kid in sports and other kids in the family I go watch. I've spent a lot of time on bleachers A LOT! I've gotten memory foam, foam cushions, pillows, pads, folded blankets and nothing compares or provides comfort like the stadium seats like I linked. Even those that sit lower and hook on the underside of the bleacher like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D99WMS5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3 or https://www.amazon.com/RIO-Gear-Stadium-Chair-Navy/dp/B00HQEMXBW/ref=pd_day0_hl_200_3/140-9814604-6733844 don't compare.

They're even sold in an XL version for those with, umm, wider posteriors.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00345NX3O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521167271&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=17+in+stadium+chair&dpPl=1&dpID=41BsJQx1hQL&ref=plSrch

So this is the chair I’ve been using the whole time, works great and fits perfectly in it. What I did is I used the chair that came with the kayak, and put it that ontop of the stadium chair. Then I used the straps from from the original chair and ran it through the stadium chair so that it’s strapped to the kayak. That way, you get extra padding from the original chair and it secures the other one to the yak Incase you flip.

Football on a string is very counter-productive since the ball can't spin or move naturally. I would recommend going to your local park and practicing there. I'm sure there is local drop-in footy going on somewhere if you want to try that.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stiga-Sports-Prellwand-Football-Black/dp/B00UPXQ8GC/ref=pd_sim_200_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S2JFDG1R3GDPYYZMH655

^ something like this is very useful for solo training if you don't have a wall to pass against.

Hope Training goes well!

I'd be careful adding any additional weight on, even 10g will take the flight time down a fair bit.

This one is £15 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingwon-Quadcopter-Helicopter-Easy-fold-Accessories/dp/B01N2XPX8K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497973375&sr=8-3&keywords=drone+landing+pad

Does the job perfectly and the Spark loves it!

And how would we even know that? He probably got on TV talking about it.

It would have cost less of my money to simply use a correctional officer's already on-the-clock time, give him or her a socket wrench and taken down the hoop off of the back board and stored them (free).

I'm guessing, but there were probably 10 hoops "owned" by Judd in the county jail(s). He could have shipped 10 churches 10 NEW hoops (with a net) [for $250 shipped,] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00410Z1YK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1463064903&sr=1-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Replacement+hoop&dpPl=1&dpID=41H6pOgWr3L&ref=plSrch) and supported amazon, who has a fulfillment center in polk County.

Do you start to see the point? These things just to get attention...

FWIW, I don't care if some inmates (jail (as opposed to prision) is for holding and misdemeanors, so less than a year) play some hoops. Most of these people are not hardened criminals. What I don't want is them to have a lot of time to sit around and talk about how to become better criminals.

Edit and PS: I hope they were an assortment of non-profits and not just churches. Boys and Girls Clubs are designed to steer potentially high-risk children towards productive lives. Children that already attend church regularly are already less likely to commit crimes that will line them up in the criminal justice system.

Here's some info on rec soccer leagues: https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/adult-soccer

Harlow platts park has soccer goals and is open and free to use 24/7. not sure if there are nets in there or not - there were as of last december but they looked kind of crummy: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9757273,-105.2477406,48a,35y,39.08t/data=!3m1!1e3 , but it looks like you can buy your own for like $15 if you feel like putting them up: https://www.amazon.com/Aoneky-Soccer-Goal-Net-Football/dp/B07C3SW151

I would love to get my boys this hockey net to keep them from playing so many video games. I LOVE MY BABY /ies

That's a great bargain! Just bought a pair of these pop-up goals for $39. They should arrive today, so I hope to test them if it doesn't rain.

If the Aldi goals are easy enough to see from above and in front, I'll definitely pick some up for extras.

Foam cushions are either open-celled or closed-celled. Open-celled absorbs water, like a sponge, but closed-cell foam does not.

Closed-cell foam rings or seats are used for U.S. Coast Guard approved throw-able life preservers, so this is normally better on a boat or in any humid environment.

Closed-cell foam is made in different densities and stiffness, so you need to find some that suits your tastes as to how cushiony it is. You might combine two or more different densities in layers of different thicknesses in order to get the kind of cushioning you want.

Then there is the issue of the cushion cover... which generally ranges from stiff-but-durable to soft-but-short-lived.

Here is one of many examples of closed-cell foam (without a cover) : https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XQXY1O.

I like the sound a chain net makes when you you swish it, but I think a lot of public places dont use them as a liability... could rip a finger in one of those pretty easy if it got caught wrong.
These nets would be a good solution - other than the swish sound :/...

This, please.

Thanks for the contest! Happy 3 decades!

I would like to buy one of those mini basketball hoops that you hang over your door and build a stand for it. Make it look like a regular size hoop, maybe 4 ft or so above the ground. So basically take this and build a stand for it so it looks like this (just a smaller version). Any tips on how to do this?

Like I said, just bring a stadium chair. This is the one I have and it is the most comfortable chair you can get

I have people ask me at all the races where I got my chair from because it is so nice.

I was thinking about using one of these ground anchor spikes to secure a pole and use it for banded pulls. Any ideas on if this would be secure enough?

Not making you go anywhere. The SOTA poles can be ordered online here:

https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/telescopic-masts-sotapoles-7m-and-10m/

They will send you the pole to your address via Royal Mail/courier service.

The parasol screw base I use is this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078ZD3RZD

I know that some others use this water-filled one on their rooftops/terraces:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J4VPQRS

Hope this helps!

NB: I'm not affiliated with the sellers in any way.

Put it toward the purchase of these for your back yard so that people can watch you do all the cool things that you do back there with your headphones, books and your new pan!

Read the highest positive and negative reviews on this

God its so great.

Not to sound racist, but did you already thought about investing in a basketball hoop?

Don't forget they're relatively cheap. You can get one for less than $100 including a ball.

I have the least space for seating of all, and i was looking at foldable stadium seats
http://www.amazon.com/Stadium-Chair-Co-Black/dp/B00345NX3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395430963&sr=8-1&keywords=stadium+seat

You gotta get one of these. Hangs from your belt. :P

Next woot-off item: 21' Preferred (All Aluminum) Bleachers (10 Rows). That's 10 fucking rows of bleachers for 3 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Preferred-All-Aluminum-Bleachers-Rows/dp/B00016LLUQ