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Is there a stiffer umbrella that will handle more than 3mph of wind, my sports brella is toast pretty much. Got drenched this morning in a sudden shower, it was useless against the 5 - 7 mph wind, it folded like a cheap suit, bent all to heck :banghead
Did you have the flaps unzipped.ive had mine for years and never had a problem.I my sometimes going 5 mph and have been out in wind with no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
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I think I cut the flaps off them, I have to look at it again. It just folded in half when wind got up, I was trying to to hold it out with my arm, lol. Heck, usually can't by a breeze in the summer in MS, this year is the exception :biggrin
They may be making them cheaper too,I've had mine for 5-7yrs.All the other umbrellas I tried folded and my sportbrella has been greatQuote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
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Bought mine last summer, and wouldn't doubt it on making them cheaper, everything now days ain't worth flip. We are all consumers and dollar signs now, not people, the more it breaks the more we buy!!
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Originally Posted by blueball
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Well reckon it was just my imagination :Rofl :Rofl maybe she be fine tomorrow...
Got to tie it off, use the strangs that came with it
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I use bungee cords from the corners to side cleats on boat.
Lol, I ain't tying down no tent, got enough going on already, what you mean strangs?? I do without, don't mind the breeze, just don't like the rain so much, kinda wimpy that way :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Yep,I tie nine off if it's windy too[emoji3]Quote:
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Wally World has a good deal on them now !!!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sport-Bre...&wl13=&veh=sem
I've never used an umbrella that wasn't in my way. I fish as long as I can stand it then go home. Power inverter and fan helps as much as an umbrella imo
Bout 4 years ago bought the sportbrella xl and also cut off the flaps.I do use the strangs n feel like I have to but only use 2.Would like a smaller size but on a hot,windless day get along better by using it.... Very much wind it gets stored...Every body is a bit different....Like Patrick says it is a inconvenience...
HOW ABOUT A NO 2 WASHTUB AND A BEAN STICK . :dono
Saw a guy today come off Grenada today with a patio umbrella still up after he had loaded his boat. When I put in it was white capping. I didn't put mine up.
I put a length of 5/8" heavy tubing (.120 wall) inside the lower section of the rod. I turned 4" or so of the one end down a bit to fit the tapered end, and a little epoxy to hold in place. Took a ton of the sway out of it. I also have loops to tie it out too if need be.
Nice binford! That would help strengthen the base pole for sure. May have to go to a patio umbrella, I will just need to build some good holders out of pvc. One thing convenient about the sports brella is it fits snuggly in a 3/4" seat base or pedestal. Thanks for the ideas!!
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I started with a patio umbrella,the one I used was heavy.One summer of cranking and I knew I wanted something different.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
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I'm going to tinker with the idea of beefing up the webbing and base pole I believe on the sports brella. I have one that I can use to experiment on now, I had 0 problems with it last year, like I mentioned this summer has been a little odd with all the rain and wind, not that I'm complaining about the breeze at all :ThumbsUp Thanks for your responses BB they are appreciated!Quote:
Originally Posted by blueball
I use those Milwaukee cordless fans. They work like a champ.Quote:
Originally Posted by pstone
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I bought a good one off - EBAY, holds up in 10/12 mph winds. I will see what the brand is and post for you.
That would be very much appreciated trypman1, thanks!!Quote:
Originally Posted by trypman1
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Originally Posted by Snubbys
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Saw one that was a umbrella for pipeline welders. Looked really well built.:dono
I don't think the new sportsbrellas are as well made as the old ones. My old brellla has a heavy duty thumb screw for adjusting height. It is 5+ years old and still in great shape. I replaced a cheap, box store umbrella with the new sportsbrella . ( I run 2 umbrellas on my boat) it has a cheesy , friction style clamp for height adjustment. Don't see it lasting as well. It would be interesting to find out what umbrella Trypman found, hope he can share that with us.
I gave up Dutchman I bought another Sports Brella, still the best I can find. I did look into those welding umbrellas for pipe welders, they look neat and sturdy, but they awfully proud of them. Anywhere from $130 to $200 but the angle is adjustable on the top half.