How does this umbrella perform in the wind? I live in OR and the coast is windy. I can't decide between this one and the golf umbrella. Thanks.
1370844
Sorry, I did not open it as it was too large for convenient travel compared to another I had used.
1370845
This umbrella has a slit all the way around its center to allow breezes to pass through. That said, it's still an umbrella, so you'd need to keep hold of it in a strong breeze.
1370846
I live in west coast. It's windy almost every day start around 12pm. I use the umbrella during my lunch break. It works find for me. If the wind is to strong, I'll have to hold it with two hands. I hope this help.
1370847
The construction of the umbrella is sturdy and there is a wind vent built in. It is not likely to turn inside out but a firm grip on the handle would be advised. This is where I have issues with the handle shape, which I find somewhat awkward.
1370848
I've had this umbrella over six months with almost daily use for sun protection, and live just a few miles from the coast in Southern California. It gets very windy here. The umbrella does great in wind compared to others I've had. There are wind vents, and a strap at the end of the handle (which is kind of awkward in shape but I've gotten used to it), that you can have around your wrist as an extra precaution to keep it in your grasp. Recommending it for windy areas.
1370849
I have not used the golf umbrella, but this model handled very well in a lot of wind in Miami. I would definitely recommend it.
1370850
Poorly. A really strong and consistent wind will turn this umbrella inside out in no time flat. Even a wind with moderate force will give it fits. It'll keep you cooler and protect most of your body from the sun but it is not an umbrella for coastland-style windiness.
108693
It isn't more susceptible to wind than any other grill. If it is really windy there isn't much you can do. I used mine just this last weekend with a decent wind blowing. This is the best portable grill you can get. The only different with this one and the Q220 is that the 220 has a temperature gauge. Get the Q200. I can cook two very large Tri-Tips with no problem. Because of the shape...I actually think it cooks better than my large grill at home. Enough said.
470142
I have used too many devices that claimed to hold the umbrella in the wind. This is the ONLY device that works, is simple to use, weights nothing and folds to put in beach bag. You may have misunderstood how this works, the hole in bag has nothing to do with the umbrella, the hole in bag is only to drain the sand out. Unfold bag, have kids fill bag with 12-14" of sand. Now use any screw in beach umbrella with a large vent at top of umbrella. Now attach straps of bag to umbrella, voila it will stay up in 40mph winds. Ready to go home pull sand bag up and all the sand drains out the hole. Filled with dry sand it weights 30lbs, if you have umbrella with vent to let wind out which that and sand bag solves issues with blown over umbrellas for good
781359
Its perfect for a beach . But for a game it might be to ackwardly big . Unless you buy the smaller one you can fit 2 to 3 people . The big one fits 3 and over. The smaller one is as big as a regular beach umbrella you see on a beach . Hope this helps you out . Goodluck .
619097
No problem at all. I had my first Brabantia on my second story deck, and it was very windy. The Brabantia held up very well for years. When we moved I gave my Brabantia to my son and I bought a new one for myself.
100981
I haven't used it in heavy wind but I don't think any umbrella is good in heavy wind. The way it is made, it should be good for wind but, again, I don't know about heavy wind.
463683
I don't know how you are flying your kite. we had ours next to our beach house right on the beach with high winds and it flew with no problems. loved how this kite performed. we kept it very high above our house. flew it for a week. it withstood the high winds and we can fly it again this year. great kite!
2061281
Yes! I live across from an open field with no trees in the front yard for a wind break. My house faces the west so we almost always have a fairly significant west wind blowing in our direction across the open field. It's been 5 or six months and it's still up there with no sign of it blowing down. Make sure its secured as directed and you should be fine. DO NOT try to put it up if it's the least bit windy...it's very big and will easily get away from you.
470611
I'm sorry...we had a tornado in our area and the umbrella was "gone with the wind"...it was very well made, fabric was durable, it worked well...unfortunately, in TX, when the wind comes, everything goes...we are planning to buy another one next summer when our yard is redone...we liked it
1043404
Mine has been up in some crazy Colorado winds and done just fine, but I have the sand bag weights attached to it or it would have blown away. This is my 2nd year having it up.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.
462383
I use the base from my previous umbrella, it is all iron and to me heavy. I have had no problems with it even during high winds. Coolaroo allow most of the wind to pass through.
763388
I fly it outside all the time. I prefer no wind, but it can handle light to moderate breeze if you can.
1189195
Hi,We've not test it out on real situations. But on the comments of other users it seems that the rain only can go trough the front door when it's windy.Kind Regards
1102049
The umbrella holder is shallow and doesn't go through to the ground. Nevertheless it held the umbrella fine all last summer. Of course we keep the umbrella down until we use the table. The teak table itself is very well constructed and quite heavy so it doesn't move around in the wind. If you go ahead and purchase it, oil it wit h teak oil once per season and it will last indefinitely.
1912717
The rain will come through. Not as bad as it would without it. We bought furniture covers for ours. I do love this shade sail though! It is very well made. Stands up to strong wind and gives the right amount of shade and lets some air through so its not completely blocking the breeze. After using this one we also bought a 24 x 24 from the same company. These are great!!
467379
The weather my friend, the weather. Will your placement of the sail be in the sun most of the day, more than likely. Also, the wind factor has much to do with it as well. So, it is any ones guess to how long it will last. Enjoy the time you have with it, mother nature will do the rest.