Which recreational basket do you recommend getting for backyard purposes?

Was or Is Cost, Durability, and/or Catching the reseaon for you recommendation?
<ul type="square"> INNOVA DISCatcher Sport INNOVA DISCatcher Traveler INNOVA CHING Skill Shot LIGHTNING DB-5 DGA M-14 Portable Instep [/list]

Yeah Yeah Yeah get a Mach . . . . That's not what this thread is about so please keep it to Recreational Baskets.

Discatcher Sport is you are leaving it up in the backyard all the time. I think the Sport is the closest "cheap basket" to a real basket.

The SkillShot is great for throwing in the car and setting up in a park. I wouldn't leave it outside all the time since it is cloth.

I agree. I have a Skillshot and it's great for putting practice. I set it up in the backyard and play HORSE against my friends with it all the time. I usually just keep it in my trunk. Its portable, cheap, and holds up well. Much easier to handle than any of the other ones. Only downside is that the target is a little small. I dont mind for practice though, it gets me used to a smaller target and regular baskets seem huge when I go back to the course.

I have a discatcher sport and DB-5 in the back yard.

I prefer the DB-5. It has normal weight chains and standard catching ability. It also has the look and feel of a MACH series basket.

I'm glad this thread got started because I too am looking for a backyard basket.

So far, the disc catcher sport seems to be the better one.

I have a skillshot. It is very convenient for camping or whatever. Set up or tear down takes less than a minute, and it fits in a bag the size of a bat bag (baseball/softball). It seems to catch real well considering it has only 16 chains. I can't speak for the others, but I like this one. Cost me 100$ shipped on E-bay.

IMO, the skill shot is the best backyard basket. Catches great, super portable, and the slightly smaller target area makes PDGA approved targets seem HUGE when you go to the next tourney or course! It will tighten up you putt for sure............if you use it. I wish i had more time to use mine.

As far as portability, the Discatcher traveler is great, it is regulation size. The ching is a good basket, just a bit small for me. I would rather practice on something similar sized. The Traveler also has a cloth "chasity belt". That helps when you actually play a course with Discatchers.

The new travelers have 6 chains inside the cloth simulating a real catching device. To me, it grabs just like the dual chained Discatchers.

No mention of the InStep?
I just got mine last week & so far & very happy with it.
If I would have to tear it down to move it, it would take less than 2 minutes.
I have mine setup in my dining room & am able to safely putt from 15 feet. Will be good to have in the winter :D
My only "beef" with it is the top (where the chains hang down) seems a bit larger than the local course baskets. (mach 3?)
But for $68 (shipped) I am more than happy with it.

Yep I forgot the Instep :(

I'm looking for a basket that can stay outside through the elements, I'm leaning towards a DB-5 but haven't heard much about them. They are just a couple bucks more than the Sport and seem to be most like the ones on the courses.

I have the Instep and leave it out spring thru fall and it is in good shape. I got it 2004 in the spring and only put it away after Thanksgiving, I would recommend for the price.
I live in Sun Prairie just outside of Madison, WI

No winter golf for you? How would you compare the gauge of the materials used on the Instep and other baskets, ie Machs?

It's the same as Innova, maybe a little smaller then the Mach. But if can get the Instep for under $80.00 shipped you can't beat it.

I was thinking of trying to set the basket up at one of the indoor soccer fields during the winter.

Check out froogle.com. I never checked this until after I had placed the winning bid on my skillshot. I found an Instep for around 50$. I haven't found as good a deal since, but you might get lucky.

I bought mine off ebay from a guy named acbtradercompany007
He will sell them at auction and starts the bidding at $1.00. Just watch a few of the auctions & try to get lucky. Also his shipping is reasonable at $25.00 not $40-$50 like other sellers of the instep on Ebay.
Like I said, I paid $68 for mine. Got it a week after the auction (a little slow) but I didn't mind the wait at that price.
Also, if the bidding goes too high, don't panic and start a bid war, just wait for the next batch. He does at least 3 a week, auction style.

Just a few pointers I thought I'd share.

It's a great basket. I wouldn't see a problem leaving it outside full time. Only thing that might get a little surface rust is the center pole. The rest is protected with that plastic/vinyl like covering.
Plus you get 3 great discs with it :D

i have the dolf pvc basket in my backyard. i've had it for a little over a year and it's never been inside, no complaints. it catches really well and is really easy to transport if you break it down into two big pieces. i know a lot of guys don't like it, but it's worked well for me. i think it was around $70 shipped.