Re: Brine Beach Net Systems

[Todd <tdh@vbref.org>]

"Michael P. Chu" <mpc@interaccess.com> writes:

> 
> I'm in the market for a net system for use at the beach, and I'm
> particularly interested in the Brine pro system shown in the Spike
> Nashbar catalog.  I can't find the system anywhere else.
> 
> However, Nashbar's price is extremely high.... almost $400.
> 
> Does anyone know other vendors who might sell the same Brine net set for
> less?  Any recommendations for an alternative (read: less expensive, yet
> stable and well-built) brand ?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 


Here's a good net system comparison done by MD Bertz:

        http://www.io.com/~tdh/vball/equipment/net-review.html


Spike Nashbar has a lowest price guarantee--if you do find it cheaper
elsewhere, Spike will match the price.  If they have it for $400, it's
somewhat unlikely that you'll find it (much) cheaper elsewhere.

If you're okay spending $300 or so the niftiest net system I've seen
is the Cobra:

        http://www.cobravolleyball.com

It uses no guy wires--you pound sleeves into the ground at an angle
with a sledgehammer.  The poles slid into these sleeves, then the
poles flex at this outward angle to give great net tension without guy
wires, sand anchors or any of that stuff.  Have a look.


Best Regards,
--
                  Todd H.   tdh@vbref.org
USAV Regional Referee, Great Lakes Region, Palatine, IL
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