Can you use it in the basement.? It looks like it requires outside because it requires steaks to go in the ground?
1242122
Yes, you could, but you'd need to use some sand bags or something else heavy to anchor the legs. It will jump around a lot. One of the suspended ball devices, like the SoloHitter, could be used indoors without tying it down, if the ceiling is high enough down there. I like the Solo Hitter a lot, but I think they are a little more expensive than the Hurricane. It is more realistic, you feel the ball "travel" off the bat a little bit, and there are quite a variety of drills you can do with them.
1242123
You would be able to use it in the basement; however, it does move a bit if it is hit really hard. My son uses it in the garage all the time without being staked down.
1242124
We have never use it anywhere but the garage. Doesn't move much on cement but an old dumbbell keeps it in place. Once in a while we need to tighten the knobs as we neve have never torn it down. My kids went from chopping wood to triples and grand slams after three weeks on this thing. They use them at a famous hitting clinic in San Antonio. It is a secret weapon!
1242125
I don't use the stakes for the legs - it's stable without them. As for the basement - it has a large swing radius, but it would be possible with enough room.
1242126
I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid is not to big I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid... » Read More I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid is not to big « Show Less
1242127
Yes if you have the room. My girls 6 and 8 use it outside without the steaks, It is heavy and you could put sand bags over the legs. You would need hearing protection for everyone inside it is loud.
1242128
We use ours in the garage... stakes aren't necessary. We've used it outside without the stakes as well.
1242129
I think it depends on the age it is intended for. My 5 yr old does not need it to be secured to the ground, but my 10 yr old son would definately knock it over or, at least, cause the base to move. I hope this helps!
1733391
The system can be mounted in the basement as many of our other customers has done it in the past. It might require longer tubing on some of its connections depending on where it is installed.
999895
This unit was purchased for use in a basement so it would be difficult to compare to indoor use. Sorry
1995639
Sorry, I use mine in the basement as well. It would be about like running an air conditioner.
1341013
We keep ours on tile and concrete slab. The pictures from cuisinart showed it on a table outside with propane tank next to it. It cannot be used indoors.
480589
I wouldn't grill a 1 inch steak on here unless you're planning on finishing it off in the oven. It's not like an outdoor grill. So I use mine mostly for korean BBQ.
1746103
OUTSIDE i would have to say No. Its would be easy to cut off , Id buy a Steel one with a Bullet proof Padlock having it outside, but it works good in the house to keep people from wasting all your food,
97005
I use mine in the finished basement. I have had no issues with it.Sorry I can't help you with your concern.
683551
I think the manual says it can be used outside. We have only used ours inside.
1504257
I use mine in my basement. It is very stable even without the stakes. Bad shots are usually not a problem. Just stand fairly close and the only issue is if your shot does not get into the air. Grounders will bounce of the base. I have never missed wide though.
80541
We only used this indoors but I do not see why you could not use it out doors. I would check with the manufacture if you have any questions.
682716
I use mine on the patio. You could use it in a basement if there is a drain in the floor. The leg span on mine will not fit into the bathtub.
701772
I'm wondering the same thing.Considering the purchase if I can run on it in the basement.
856087
I suppose it "could" be used indoors, but it has a totally patio/deck look. It's so comfortable, though, that I might consider setting it up in the basement during the winter! ;)
900965
I wouldn't use it at the table, just due to the fact that meats and such splatter. The outside does get quite hotand would burn if touched.
884604
Good question though -- what if one needs it in a basement or upper level? Will they carry it upstairs? Or down?
971726
I don't know if I can be any help with this one as I used it on the interior wood stairs leading to our basement. I was under the impression that it should only be used indoors, not exposed to the weather.