[Merged] I need an UMBRELLA !!!!

Jun 9th, 2010 11:20 am

#1

look30 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 31, 2001; 3785 posts; 269 upvotes; Kitchener

Jun 9th, 2010 11:20 am

I am sick and tired of buying umbrellas every month or so because the quality are abysmal. They managed to make the spokes out of tin foil and my kids and myself break them like crazy.
What brand /store do you recommend to get a decent quality regular umbrella (not golf) .... something to last at least for an year if not more.

Thanks

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Jun 9th, 2010 11:21 am

#2

DragonRider: Deal Fanatic; Sep 25, 2005; 7862 posts; 4559 upvotes; North York

Jun 9th, 2010 11:21 am

Just buy your umbrellas anywhere other than dollar shops.

Jun 9th, 2010 11:24 am

#3

antsmarchin: Jr. Member; Aug 11, 2009; 146 posts; 11 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 9th, 2010 11:24 am

Good Thread, I am also looking for a good quality umbrella. I heard the quality at the bay can be very good.

Jun 9th, 2010 11:28 am

#4

versusqc: Member; Jun 27, 2007; 244 posts; 17 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 11:28 am

well, if you want a single, quality umbrella for yourself, you can look at S.A.B. selection, they are solid, and you should be able to get one(not factory second) on sale under $300.
good luck!

Jun 9th, 2010 12:05 pm

#5

tomtomtom: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2005; 5537 posts; 446 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 12:05 pm

Those who wanna spend money on a good umbrella should look across the pond.

http://www.fultonumbrellas.com/ It is an umbrella company from UK (appointed by HM QE2) They make quality stuff that last you a long time.

I know there are a few stores (esp. luggage store, sears, the bay) sell them. $30+

Makes me wonder, if those tiger wood golf umbrella are on sale yet?

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Jun 9th, 2010 12:15 pm

#6

raebmv24: Member; Mar 4, 2006; 237 posts; 15 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 12:15 pm

^^ Agreed. I love my fulton. I thought it was way too expensive when I was buying it, but many years later, it is still intact.

Jun 9th, 2010 12:18 pm

#7

quatchi: Sr. Member; Feb 1, 2010; 871 posts; 173 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 12:18 pm

Costco recently had a 2 pack of retractable ones that seem pretty good. You could check there next time you go.

Jun 9th, 2010 12:29 pm

#8

Ziechick: Newbie; Mar 23, 2010; 53 posts; Montreal

Jun 9th, 2010 12:29 pm

I always thought Knirps Umbrellas were a very good Brand.

Jun 9th, 2010 12:41 pm

#9

Sweet Sparrow: Member; Apr 18, 2005; 428 posts; 75 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 12:41 pm

Ziechick wrote: ↑
Jun 9th, 2010 12:29 pm
I always thought Knirps Umbrellas were a very good Brand.

+1

After returning numerous umbrellas for new ones, I only have two that haven't broken. One is an Eddie Bauer and the other is a Knirps.

I look for something fairly durable since I buy the one button retractable umbrellas (very convenient if you have your hands full with kids in tow). I spoke to a lady that is a buyer for umbrellas and she also recommended the Knirps.

Jun 9th, 2010 12:51 pm

#10

joeyjoejoe: Deal Guru; May 9, 2006; 11378 posts; 1955 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 12:51 pm

I've had the umbrellas they sell at Mark Work Warehouse for many years now. It's called the "Ultimate Umbrella" made by WindRiver. Carbon fibre, wind-proof, durable material. And it's only $30... but I haven't check prices in a while, so it might have gone up. They also have mini versions.

Jun 9th, 2010 1:11 pm

#11

Gdc: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2010; 1375 posts; 97 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2010 1:11 pm

I never bought one myself a Senz Umbrella... but i saw this brand during a TV documentary once and I was tempted to buy one.

http://www.senzumbrellas.com/en/home/

Jun 9th, 2010 2:44 pm

#12

Gmas: Deal Addict; May 26, 2006; 1167 posts; 191 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 9th, 2010 2:44 pm

Another vote for Fulton as well. $39 - it's been great and looks more expensive than it was.

Jun 9th, 2010 2:54 pm

#13

babydru: Sr. Member; Sep 6, 2004; 510 posts; 64 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 9th, 2010 2:54 pm

quatchi wrote: ↑
Jun 9th, 2010 12:18 pm
Costco recently had a 2 pack of retractable ones that seem pretty good. You could check there next time you go.

+1. I bought the 2 pack from Costco and they are good quality while very inexpensive as well.

Jun 9th, 2010 4:10 pm

#14

jamesfitzgibbon: Deal Fanatic; Aug 13, 2009; 8385 posts; 2416 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 9th, 2010 4:10 pm

look30 wrote: ↑
Jun 9th, 2010 11:20 am
I am sick and tired of buying umbrellas every month or so because the quality are abysmal. They managed to make the spokes out of tin foil and my kids and myself break them like crazy.
What brand /store do you recommend to get a decent quality regular umbrella (not golf) .... something to last at least for an year if not more.

Thanks

i felt the same way as you.

Did some research.

My recommendations:

1. GustBuster Metro: http://www.golfheaven.ca/view.asp?dept_ ... sku=GBFMAO $39.99

2. SENZ: http://www.raindropsto.com/product/Adul ... black.html $55.00

3. Windbrella: http://www.raindropsto.com/product/Adul ... _tech.html - currently sold out (I bought the last one)

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Jun 9th, 2010 7:24 pm

#15

Cheap Cat: Deal Guru; Aug 20, 2005; 10453 posts; 2022 upvotes; Nowhere

Jun 9th, 2010 7:24 pm

"Who buys an umbrella anyways? You can get them for free at the coffee shop in those metal cans".