Snore
Par Member
Wish I had some room for something like this....sucks living in an apartment
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The Newegg InStep Basket Deal is back!
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rnance7
Par Member
Sooooo tempted....but I think my wife would kill me if I added to the three baskets that are already in my backyard...
jrawk
* Ace Member *
It dissassembles into 3 pieces and fits in a 3'x3'x6" box
Slide it under your bed next to the old Chuck Norris Total Gym
So is there anyway to use these as outdoor baskets without pieces being stolen or it rusting to hell in 3 weeks?
JohnnyPhive
Bogey Member
I have had mine in the yard for 6+ months and no rust yet. I imagine it will happen sooner or later though.
I did this with mine. It's a really old one... since I also own a DB-5, I didn't want to invest in inside chains for the InStep. It works great this way.
I live in North Texas (DFW). My InStep is 5 years old (I think) and is still solid. There is some rust, but it isn't close to falling apart. If you live near the coast (salty environment) it may be more of an issue. Water doesn't really hurt it much.
I need 3 more baskets for my schools course, but I am skeptical about using these. I think I want to wait for discnation to have a freerube sale again 
jrawk
* Ace Member *
I see what you did there.
They will not rust fast unless abused. And for a permanent solution, it is basically a cheaper Discatcher Sport.. same construction. So without getting extremely creative, it will be susceptible to vandalism and theft.
Some things to make them more permanent:
Cement the pole in a 5 gallon bucket. They will still be portable, but heavy as all hell.
Replace the cotter-pins with through-bolts long enough to leave some thread sticking out past the nut. Then flatten the thread with a pair of pliers or hammer so the nut can't be unscrewed.
these baskets are pretty great. ive had one for about 4 or 5 years, and its been outside the whole time. the local course with innova baskets(whatever they're called) had more chain rust after a few months than mine has now. that being said, the basket is not deep, the chains dont grab well, and its a crappy basket. but its the best crappy basket out there and worth every penny.
Spinthrift
Eagle Member
Use it indoors. It's pretty easy to dampen the sound. I modified mine with a length of PVC over the pipe:
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47905&page=5
When I'm shootin' 20-footers from the den to the wash room you can't hear it upstairs. I do hang a bedspread behind the basket to catch misses and keep discs from marring the wall.
Yes they do...
Thats what I thought. Side note E rock I just picked up a 168 opto river to try out if I don't like it you have dibs on a FSOT.
therealbigtrav
Birdie Member
Chalk another buyer up who couldn't resist this deal even though I probably don't NEED to buy another basket.
tdschrock1
Double Eagle Member
InStep - the best crappy basket money can buy
SteezeOG
Dynamic Discs #1 Fanboi
Got my tracking number. Basket was shipped a few hours ago. Nothing on the status yet at Fedex but that usually takes 12-24 hours. I'm hoping to have it by Saturday. I'm going to paint it with green rustoleum maybe have someone dip the chains. The flag I'm going to paint over too. Shouldn't even look like the InStep when I'm done with it.
Strauss
Eagle Member
Just ordered mine last night! I will be going to Lowes this Friday to pick up al the items I need for my second set of chains. Thanks foir the heads up, I'm pumped!
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