Got my MegaSlam and the sheer weight of it told me how robust it was. Heavy duty support post and thick glass backboard...I feel like it will last for years and years. The installation process takes a few days to let the concrete cure, but they have everything in the kit. Well thought out. I'd recommend an installer for sure, as hey knew exactly what to do and got it done in a few hours to set the base and re-bar, then do the concrete. Kids ABSOLUTELY love it. Easy to raise and lower. My 5 year old girl can do it on her own, and my 11 year old girl can raise it just a bit more. We've literally found ourselves out there for hours at a time just shooting around and playing...