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Who makes the best beach umbrellas?

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musiclover

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I need to get a new beach umbrella, and we always seem to have trouble finding one that can stand up to the wind. Can anyone tell me what the best kind to get would be? I'm also contemplating getting a Quik Shade pop up canopy when we have more people with us. Can anyone share an opinion about either of these? Thanks.
 
I've done quite a bit of research on these because we HAVE to be careful in the sun. I have an umbrella like this..................UV Sun Blocker
UV-Blocker umbrellas are very stable in high winds, are very durable, yet easy to carry and maneuver. The Beach umbrella uses the #1 Patented Vented Mesh System which allows wind to pass between the upper and lower canopies. This system prevents inversion.

Then, this is my absolute favorite. Instant Sun Shelter
Click on the other picture with the door open too. It fits about 3 people. Nice part is my nephews can nap in it and stay cool. The windows open on the side for breeze. You put sand in the sides and that tent isn't going anywhere.
It opens and closes up really easy. Very well made. I've had mine for years now and it still looks brand new. Also, if it is windy out, I use as a wind block and everyone sits in front of it. It turns an annoying sand blast day at the beach into a good beach day.

Did I happen to say I love my shelter and my umbrella? :biggrin:
 
I have a friend who owns a canvas awning company. I had him order me one just like the kind you see the beach service companies use. What's cool is, the canvas is black, so there is no confusing my umbrella from those used by the beach services. I think I paid around $150 for it, but it was worth the price. It's withstood winds upwards of 30 MPH.
 
I have a coolaroo pop up tent that is actually made of a mesh material. It blocks most of the sun but does not hold in heat and the breeze blows through. I had an EZ_UP that found its way a couple hundred yards down the beach one day so I went on a search and found this. I use sand bags from Bass Pro to hold it in place. Here are the links.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=98255&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5839367
 
Thank you Mangy!!! I just ordered two of the beach umbrellas!!!!!!!!!! :wave:

Mango said:
I've done quite a bit of research on these because we HAVE to be careful in the sun. I have an umbrella like this..................UV Sun Blocker
UV-Blocker umbrellas are very stable in high winds, are very durable, yet easy to carry and maneuver. The Beach umbrella uses the #1 Patented Vented Mesh System which allows wind to pass between the upper and lower canopies. This system prevents inversion.

Then, this is my absolute favorite. Instant Sun Shelter
Click on the other picture with the door open too. It fits about 3 people. Nice part is my nephews can nap in it and stay cool. The windows open on the side for breeze. You put sand in the sides and that tent isn't going anywhere.
It opens and closes up really easy. Very well made. I've had mine for years now and it still looks brand new. Also, if it is windy out, I use as a wind block and everyone sits in front of it. It turns an annoying sand blast day at the beach into a good beach day.

Did I happen to say I love my shelter and my umbrella? :biggrin:
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Miss Kitty said:
:wave:...looks like it is time for me to start the tent reporting!
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:wave: Have you checked your BMB beach cam lately? I am waiting for you to call on Mother Nature to wipe another umbrella out like you did last year...:yikes:
 
Product recommendations are among the best aspects of this site. Based on a post months ago I bought the best beach chair. A Coleman beach/camp chair. It is fantastic...keep the product infor posting...
 
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