Just Got the Skytrak; Need Advice

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  • John6577
    Member
    • Feb 2016
    • 72

    #1

    Just Got the Skytrak; Need Advice

    First off, very pleased with the amount time it took to get the unit. Helped where I am located, but was able to get it within 3 business days.

    Had no issues getting it to work. Easily set it up with my network and worked quicker than expected. So far, very pleased.

    Here is where I am looking for some advice. I am hitting in my garage. I have a net setup (one of those units you can buy at the store). I am very leery hitting real balls into it with fears of hitting an off shot that could damage a wall, break a window, etc. so I was hitting the foam balls. The Skytrak picked up those balls, but I am sure the numbers were not correct. I hit both on the range and I also started to play WGT.

    Let me preface this by saying I wanted to see if the unit worked before considering taking my setup to the next level.

    After an hour, it started to get boring. I could not hit driver and only played par 3's. I am afraid if I keep the current setup I will not use the unit as much as I should and will not get the type of practice out of it as I should. So, I am now debating building a portable sim room. My garage is plenty big and organized (no clutter in the way), but I need to be able to have a setup that is easily taken down/setup and can be stored out of the way when not in use. I could build something that would fit on one side of the garage so the wife can park her car on the other side without me having to take down the sim room. I have done some research online and see some outfits that can design and build something for me, but its not cheap. Also, have seen many examples of what others have built. I am very handy so I could build something if needed, but would be nice if I had someone with experience who could help me come up with something that could fold together, etc.

    I already have $2 grand in this unit. I understand this is not a cheap "toy", but I also do not want to break the bank on building a sim room, projector, etc. I do not have a room in the house I can build a permanent room so I am regulated to building something that will work in the garage or could possibly transport to a buddy's house.

    Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, advice, etc would be greatly appreciated.
  • wbond
    Ultimate Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 3489

    #2
    So far the cheapest, easiest thing i have seen and what i currently use is to hang an impact screen from a wire and then slide it out of the way when not in use. You can do this for netting on the sides as well.
    Nets slid out of the way.

    Nets/screen in place

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    • John6577
      John6577 commented
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      That is really smart thinking. Why I did not think of using cables.... That said, my garage is a one door two car garage. Do not have anything (support wise) in the middle of the room like you do to attach a cable too. Would have to run the cables across the entire room. Is the weight of the screen and nets really heavy? I would also consider adding blackouts or curtain so I can use a projector. Do you remember what your total cost was to do that?
  • wbond
    Ultimate Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 3489

    #3
    It's been quite a while since i've done this, but I'm fairly certain that for the three cables that I'm using and all the hardware/turnbuckles etc that it was under $50. The weight of the nets and screen isn't bad and you can go up in cable size as well if needed. The turnbuckle will get it tight, even if spans the entire garage. You can get finished nets fairly cheap from west coast netting and their PR20 is a good value.

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    • ernie18
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2015
      • 122

      #4
      my set up

      ruckket golf net, love it
      cce mat and stance strip



      yeah i hit shank shots but i move the net a little bit to that way.

      http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=82425625244556223263

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      • CASoxFan
        Junior Member
        • Jan 2016
        • 22

        #5
        I am in a similar situation and what I did was go to all sports systems and get their minibay package. I then hung the projector behind me (although you can also go with a short throw floor mount if hanging isn't an option, which would also be portable). I also reduced the depth of the EMT to 4' and height to 8' to accommodate my space (they have numerous screen sizing options). They also have a microbay which is even less deep. It sits along the wall and I have plenty of space to park a car and have my washer/dryer on the opposite wall. I got a CC elite mat which I just pick up and move when I am done with my session. I actually have the bay right against the wall and have had no issues with rebounded shots. Whole setup cost me around $1500 ($400 projector on black Friday sale, $400 mat, $700 system (including the $100 for EMT at Home Depot).

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