[Elite Screens] Yard Master 2 Series

I recently purchased the Elite Screens YardMaster 2 for an outdoor Super Bowl viewing party, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The quality of the screen is truly top-notch, providing a crystal-clear image that made every play come to life in stunning detail. Whether it was the vibrant colors or the sharpness of the image, this screen captured it all flawlessly, making us feel like we were right in the middle of the action.Setting up the screen was a breeze, which was a relief given the excitement and chaos of preparing for the big game. The screen's sturdy construction reassured us that it could withstand the outdoor elements, ensuring that our focus remained on the game and not on the durability of the setup.The YardMaster 2 turned our Super Bowl viewing into a unique and immersive experience. The large screen size allowed for a comfortable viewing experience from any spot in our yard, ensuring that no one missed a single moment of the game. The clarity and brightness of the screen made it feel like we had front-row seats to the action, even as the sun set and the game continued into the evening.What truly sets the Elite Screens YardMaster 2 apart is not just its exceptional quality but also the way it enhances social gatherings. It transformed our Super Bowl party into an unforgettable event, bringing friends and family together for an unparalleled viewing experience. The screen's performance in an outdoor setting, coupled with its ease of setup and durability, makes it a must-have for any entertainment enthusiast.In conclusion, the Elite Screens YardMaster 5 is an exceptional product that offers unmatched quality and durability for any outdoor viewing event. Its ability to deliver a high-definition, immersive viewing experience has made it a highlight of our Super Bowl party and a valued addition to our entertainment setup. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor viewing experiences.

While I have a lot of floor space and high ceilings, other factors made setting up a wall mounted or ceiling rigged pull down screen unrealistic or just cost prohibitive in my loft living space. I was also concerned about the negatives included in reviews for tripod or 'pull-up" style screens. After a bit of research I decided the Yard Master 2 might be the perfect solution. Sold and shipped by Amazon I wasn't worried about having to return it if it didn't work out.The screen arrived just a few days later. Handled properly this sets up so easily. The frame just unfolds and clicks into place with a precision that just made me grin with the beautiful simplicity of it. Follow the directions about which snaps to do first and the screen itself goes on without much struggle. The screen material is substantial, seems durable and has a solid feel to it. Once you've got the Yard Master 2 all set up (it takes about 10 minutes) it's abundantly obvious your money was very well spent.I found this fairly easy to move around on my own (I'm 6'2" which helps a lot). It's light weight, and has some flexibility. Once in place it stands solidly upright on the detachable legs, and works out to be the perfect height for the short throw low table set up I'm using with my video projector (BenQ HT2050).The screen arrived folded and is meant to be stored that way. I did observe the some wrinkles in the very center on the first night I had it up (not terribly distracting but evident). I left the screen set up overnight and by the next night it had smoothed out to the point where I was watching the opening of FARGO (the movie not the series) which starts out just stark white slowly fading into a snowy outdoor shot, and there were *no* wrinkles I could see.Properly packing the screen back up to minimize (or properly arrange) creasing is going to be this product's main issue IMO. The frame is very well made, but given the overall size and all the hinges and locking points you want to handle it carefully and make sure you have plenty of floor space for the set up. If I had available wall space I could easily imagine detaching the legs and mounting the frame right on the wall (if that was something you were thinking about).

Summary: Lightweight but very sturdy, folds up quickly and compactly, secures safely to the ground. Noticeable creases in the screen but not distracting.I'm in love! I bought a projector to show movies in my backyard and then fretted over what to do about a screen. I just assumed anything worthwhile would be too expensive and seriously considered putting something together with PVC pipe and a white tarp. What a mistake that would have been!The whole unit comes packed nicely in a carrying case for portability (think the size of a Pack n Play baby crib). Both legs unfold and slide into the main frame, which is cleverly folded in 4 places as to fit inside the carrying case. The screen itself snaps all along the frame, about every foot, which keeps the screen tightly stretched and adds to the sturdiness of the frame itself. The whole thing takes about 10 minutes to setup and 10-15 minutes to fold up and put away properly- though I leave the frame/screen intact between viewings and just remove the legs (which takes about 30 seconds and is much easier with two people).Once the frame is put together, it's very lightweight and easy for one adult to move it around in open spaces. Closed-in spaces are a little tricker because the screen is so big. I have an unused space near the door to my backyard where I can keep the screen between viewings (with the legs detached), which is really useful. But if you have to go up/down stairs to store it or around many corners, you'll probably have to have two people just to negotiate the angles.I had thought when I first bought the screen that I would need to set sandbags or something on the legs to keep it in place, but of course there's an out-of-the-box solution for that. Stakes are provided to pound into little holes in the legs and keep the screen secured to the ground. These work great but make sure you have a hammer to do the pounding. There are additional measures involving twine but I never bothered with it and never had a problem.I'm also happy with the quality of the screen itself. Yes the screen arrives folded up and to fit into the carrying case it must be folded, not rolled. Once the screen is stretched across the frame, you'll still see creases. Honestly even after having the screen attached to the frame for a few weeks I still saw the creases. However, they never distracted from whatever movie I was watching so this didn't bother me at all.This screen is built for a very tight niche- backyard movie nights- and it's perfect for that purpose. It wouldn't really be appropriate for an indoor home theater arrangement but it's very mobile and lightweight with great quality, making it just right for your backyard oasis.