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Halx · 10-20-2009, 08:19 AM

My umbrellas have been breaking this year. Oh well, they're always the ones that people leave at my place or that I find abandoned in public. I figure it is time to buy one for myself. Can anyone suggest a good umbrella that can withstand wind, as well as repeated use? I want one that will be worth the money I spend.

So far, I have found two umbrellas that seem to stand out:

Senz Umbrellas | the storm umbrella | windproof up to wind force 10 - SENZ Original
This one is weird-shaped, but is aerodynamic. I've heard it is awkward to open and close, but it simply can't be blown around.

DAVEK Umbrella - Davek Solo
This is my top choice at the moment. People say it is really well made. It is large, but furls relatively small. Easy button open and close. It is expensive, but the thing that really gets me is the Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.

Are there any more that I should be looking at?

The_Jazz · 10-20-2009, 08:28 AM

My awesome logo'd golf umbrella doesn't have a manufacturer's name. So my suggestion is to check at a golf shop, either online or B&M. Golf umbrellas are typically oversized, so that might be a problem if you don't have a good place to stow it or if you're short. But if you're over about 5'10", then you're probably good in an urban setting.

Golf umbrellas are usually designed so that they're light enough for a caddy to carry in your bag and big enough so that the caddy can hold it over you while you putt. That said, I've never even put either of mine in my golf bag.

tcp · 10-20-2009, 08:41 AM

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Sorry, its mandatory to post this.

Reese · 10-20-2009, 01:41 PM

ThinkGeek :: Umbrella Umbrella

If you like zombies, go with the Umbrella Umbrella...

Honestly, I've never thought to buy a good umbrella, they get lost and stolen so easily. I don't know how many times I've took one in somewhere and walked out without it because it had quit raining it didn't even dawn on me that I didn't have it anymore.

spindles · 10-20-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Jazz

big enough so that the caddy can hold it over you while you putt.

offtopic, but this is against the rules of golf. Rule 14-2a:

Quote:

In making a stroke, a player must not accept physical assistance or protection from the elements

on topic - otherwise, I agree with Jazz's assessment of golf umbrella.

Charlatan · 10-20-2009, 03:47 PM

Umbrellas are meant to be lost. I refuse to over spend on one as it is just a donation to the lost and found.

SecretMethod70 · 10-20-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

Umbrellas are meant to be lost. I refuse to over spend on one as it is just a donation to the lost and found.

What he said.

Those look like pretty awesome umbrellas though.

Halx · 10-21-2009, 08:04 AM

I don't lose things. Usually.

10-20-2009, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	In the market for a good umbrella My umbrellas have been breaking this year. Oh well, they're always the ones that people leave at my place or that I find abandoned in public. I figure it is time to buy one for myself. Can anyone suggest a good umbrella that can withstand wind, as well as repeated use? I want one that will be worth the money I spend. So far, I have found two umbrellas that seem to stand out: Senz Umbrellas \| the storm umbrella \| windproof up to wind force 10 - SENZ Original This one is weird-shaped, but is aerodynamic. I've heard it is awkward to open and close, but it simply can't be blown around. DAVEK Umbrella - Davek Solo This is my top choice at the moment. People say it is really well made. It is large, but furls relatively small. Easy button open and close. It is expensive, but the thing that really gets me is the Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. Are there any more that I should be looking at? __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

10-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	My awesome logo'd golf umbrella doesn't have a manufacturer's name. So my suggestion is to check at a golf shop, either online or B&M. Golf umbrellas are typically oversized, so that might be a problem if you don't have a good place to stow it or if you're short. But if you're over about 5'10", then you're probably good in an urban setting. Golf umbrellas are usually designed so that they're light enough for a caddy to carry in your bag and big enough so that the caddy can hold it over you while you putt. That said, I've never even put either of mine in my golf bag. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

10-20-2009, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	ThinkGeek :: Umbrella Umbrella If you like zombies, go with the Umbrella Umbrella... Honestly, I've never thought to buy a good umbrella, they get lost and stolen so easily. I don't know how many times I've took one in somewhere and walked out without it because it had quit raining it didn't even dawn on me that I didn't have it anymore. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

10-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Umbrellas are meant to be lost. I refuse to over spend on one as it is just a donation to the lost and found. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

10-21-2009, 08:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I don't lose things. Usually. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]