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On vacation, the motorcycle was convenient, ideally I would like it to have a larger shade. After the first few days, it started closing on its own, so we had to wedge something in the mechanism to prevent it from unlocking
The only thing worth in this product is that it collects. Otherwise, no quality. It will need a handle anyway, so the bonus of size is lost. With the same or less money, there are much better quality umbrellas and bigger ones. Bad purchase.
Very good for transporting it on a motorcycle... I tried it on beaches and it has satisfactory resistance to winds up to 4-5 Beaufort !!! (of course tied with a string at one end). For shade... don't expect too much... due to its small size - diameter...
Very good solution for personal protection and easy transportation but also storage (permanently in the car during the summer, for example).
I deduct one star because this is the second one I have purchased, with the first one being bought just last year, which already had a broken plastic connector by the end of the summer, and this year, on the first use, it broke again, rendering it useless. One needs to use 1-2 ropes when there is a little wind in order to be protected from... accidents. And I'm not saying it's 100% my responsibility, the plastics are almost fake and dry out over time, resulting in them breaking quite easily.
It does what it promises but it seems fragile. It requires attention because its pole is thin. The seams on its edges are a thin rope and not what the photo shows. You will need carabiner rings or replacements for plastic rings like other umbrellas have to tie the rope to the pegs. However, it can also be done without them.
The time spent at the beach significantly increased in both quantity and quality with this umbrella. Because I have a motorcycle, I bought this specific one, if I had a car, I would have chosen another one with a thicker frame.
You will definitely need a screw-in base for the ground. The striking pole is huge (1.30cm) so in order to use this umbrella, you will need a small screw-in base.
It was chosen purely based on length and weight. It is extremely lightweight and its size, when in its case, is half of all the others. An ideal choice if you are using public transportation. Its fabric folds just like a rain umbrella. The pole breaks into three pieces. It does not have a retraction feature, but that did not bother me as it is an easy point of damage, as I read in other reviews. As for the shading, it claims SPF 50, but I do not believe it lives up to that. It is very light in color. The shaded area is smaller than 1.80 meters, but that may be the case with all umbrellas. I bought a shade (4€) from Max stores and I place it over the umbrella for extra shading or I attach it vertically with the included pegs for extra length of the shade. Great price.
It is the third Maui umbrella that I buy.
This time I got this particular model because it is convenient for transportation, but what can I say??
Not Chinese...........
Complete monkey business.
The photos in the advertisement say one thing and you find something else when you open the package
I got it because it is small and can be easily carried with the machine.
The shade it provides is for 1.5 people.
Quality-wise, it doesn't seem very good.
I don't think it can withstand winds stronger than 4 on the Beaufort scale.
The tilt cannot be adjusted
The diameter is 1.60m, its shade is for one adult or for two if it's cuddling, I have had it turn upside down with 4 strong winds, it definitely needs to be tied with a rope, another issue that I consider a disadvantage is that it doesn't have tilt adjustment, I bought a separate accessory for that, otherwise it is lightweight and can be stored in your suitcase, the use of a hammer handle is recommended.
The umbrella is very lightweight and easy to carry due to its size. It provides a small but high-quality shade. For two people lying down, the sun will hit their feet at least on one of them. It is not a sturdy construction and will definitely need a good base to be securely placed in the sand with weak to moderate wind, while in strong wind it will definitely need the classic method of tying it with a rope and stone on at least two of its spokes because it is very flexible. Overall, you get this umbrella for its portability. You will definitely need what I mentioned above for anything beyond a light breeze. Otherwise, it will either break or you will be chasing it on the beach, jumping over bathers and hearing complaints. That's it.
While it serves well in terms of size for transportation, it is relatively small for shade, barely enough for one person. It broke one of the poles the third time I used it!
Positive:
Very lightweight, convenient carrying backpack, resistant to moderate wind (with fastening it holds even in stronger wind)
Negative:
Small shade, relatively expensive for its size.
I would recommend the larger size of the company (if it is heavier) for a larger shade and more durable construction quality. The only limitation is if someone already has a base that they will need to choose an umbrella based on its diameter.
With 35 euros you get a much better construction umbrella, the quality of construction... the product came with 2 holes in the case due to poor seams of the fabric! I highly doubt if the frame will withstand 2-3 uses, on the other hand, the fabric is very thin like cigarette paper with visible small holes where it has been stretched from the seams! In the middle, the anti-bleeding second layer of fabric is held together by literal white threads.
Purchased in May and broke in July.
Minimal use (around 10 times) and always used on days with no wind.
One day, as I opened it, it simply broke.
Very expensive, very cheaply made. Not worth the money in any case.
I have had it for two summers and it's great. I bought it because I wanted something convenient with the motorbike. When folded, it has a small volume. It is ideal for this. It provides shade for one, at most two people. It withstands strong gusts of wind, but the connections between the parts loosened a bit after strong wind and it moves. For anyone who wants easy transportation, it is perfect.
Edit: When I say it withstands the wind, I mean the top part, with the fabric. It has a hinged construction and nothing happens to it no matter how much it blows. On the day the trunk loosened, all the umbrellas on the rest of the beach had closed, except for mine (I also had a screw base). I was just testing it and the result was the loosening that I mentioned.
A very nice solution for those who don't want to carry bulky umbrellas. Lightweight and durable with easy to use. The only negative thing I found is that the handle (which consists of 3 pieces) the two of them don't fit tightly together, resulting in a very small wobble in the handle.
Lightweight, with synthetic rays that have elasticity, but on one hand the fabric is flimsy, on the other hand strong gusts of wind turn the entire ray system backwards or even break it. It lasted one and a half summers.
The umbrella is impeccable!! The only thing is that it's borderline for 2 people... Very good quality and the packaging fits everywhere and if you have a car it's great to transport it.
Pros: Lightweight and practical carrying bag. This one, when I open it, closes with a little difficulty. I have used it 2-3 times and it holds a little air without any problem.
POSITIVES:
Very high quality
Extremely lightweight at 1kg in total, with individual parts weighing only a few grams.
Very compact
Very good shade
Ideal for carrying on a motorcycle with its nice case.
NEGATIVES:
Does not withstand strong winds due to the pole being made of very soft aluminum, but the umbrella itself holds up well.
The shade is very small, barely enough for 2 people, but it is understandable given its size.
Mine bent the pole when exposed to strong polluted air, even though I had it tied with ropes. Thankfully, because it is modular, I can still use it with one less piece, but keep in mind that the pole can bend in strong winds.
EDIT: 29/05/2023
After 3 years, the umbrella is still in excellent condition. Note that the company provided me with a new piece for the bent pole free of charge! Excellent customer service!
I bought it last summer. The shade it provides is incredible!! It is extremely lightweight, you almost forget you're carrying it. I had to get this one because I already had a 22mm pole. However, its diameter is mainly suitable for one and...something thin people.
I'm thinking of getting the larger model this year and definitely a new pole...
Internally, it has loops to secure ropes for strong winds. Let's not kid ourselves, in strong gusts, ropes will most likely be needed for any umbrella. However, in normal windy conditions, it does indeed outperform the others significantly...