Can this umbrella be used at kids baseball and football events where it's concrete with no tie down availability? Can it be handheld?
894158
I use bungee cords to secure pole to bleachers and use at my sons football games all the time. If you secure it well, even in strong winds, no problem. Works very well and set up/break down is fast. Sit in the back so you don't block any views.
894159
I have seen many of these this year at kids' baseball games on surfaces that are not conducive to driving tent stakes. I'm not sure how they are holding them down, but they are being used on gravel surfaces and at least a few on concrete.
894160
No it would be too large to hold for any extended period of time. The product is best suited for use on soil or sand surfaces.
894161
No I don't think that would work. We stuck the main pole (and several stakes) into sand on the beach.
894162
I work in field service and use this on concrete as well as roofs all the time. Get some bungee cords and you can always find something to tie it to.
894163
Nope. You need to be able to push the end of the umbrella into sand or grass and then the same for the metal pieces that hold down the sides. Wouldn't work on concrete.
894164
Hi,If it's a windy day, you will need some way of weighing the umbrella down. Like any umbrella, the sportbrella will catch the wind. There are 2 large pockets that you can fill with sand or rocks to hold it in place if you tilt the umbrella as shown in the image above, but I've never anchored the umbrella using just those pockets. Also keep in mind, this is a large umbrella; you may be obstructing the view of other families.
2071468
Yes this would fall over. The goal is quite tall and we had to secure it when we used it on the soccer field. I wouldn't like to take the risk of using it on concrete.However, I guess you could some how tie the base to a secure point if available. I just wouldn't leave it free standing.
1470345
I am sorry--in seeing your question further, I think it depends on how big a hole is in the cement umbrella stand. It need to have a good solid footing and a deep hole is needed.
870620
The umbrella is designed to attach onto the aluminum tube structure of a beach chair. The clamp is like an adjustable "C clamp". Not sure what the seat in your stadium looks like, so I can't say if it would work.
700935
Only if the umbrella is very very light weight. The stand does not have a lot of weight, so it would not be a good choice to hold a typical patio umbrella - it would very likely tip over. Your best bet is to find an Umbrella stand with a larger base. Most patio umbrella stands are either made of heavy material or allow you to fill the base with sand to add weight.
933607
I don't think so. This system needs the umbrella to go into the ground/sand so it is somewhat anchored. If you keep it above ground it would probably get dragged by any wind. Good luck!
2276261
Yes, this canopy can be set up on a concrete foundation. I have used them for many events on asphalt and concrete. Generally this tent comes with plastic feet that will protect the surface. One thing i would recommend is to use tie-downs and some sort of weight if the canopy will be set up in a location that has any sort of wind. We get large water barrels from our local event rental place.
420707
Ken - I don't see why not. If it drills into clay and silt, it should do fine with sand as long at the sand does not backfill the hole before you can set the umbrella stand.
533354
absolutely - the x cross bars of that umbrella will be under the stand, and the stand gets filled with sand (use two 25# bags) for stability. SO, be sure you have it where you want it - moving it once filled with sand is IMPOSSIBLE. :-)
1053795
I don't believe so, it was purchased as a decoration for a baby shower. I have never used the umbrella, simply ordered for the purpose of the shower and never seen again.
287221
You cannot attach an umbrella, but we bought one the freely stands to the side and arches over the table. It's perfect.
702507
This item is too heavy to be used handheld. It's very sturdy and i use it for lots of different plastics but it does need to be on a flat surface.
933605
Absolutely it could work anywhere as long as you have sand to put in it. There is a hole in the bottom for the umbrella to go through but I find it more useful to have the bag separate from the umbrella on the wind side to hold it down. You could just put a piece of cardboard over the hole. It's nice to have.
1685770
It can be used outdoors. But it isn't made of tent material. I was really pleased with this purchase. My three year old great nephew loves it.
1242122
Yes, you could, but you'd need to use some sand bags or something else heavy to anchor the legs. It will jump around a lot. One of the suspended ball devices, like the SoloHitter, could be used indoors without tying it down, if the ceiling is high enough down there. I like the Solo Hitter a lot, but I think they are a little more expensive than the Hurricane. It is more realistic, you feel the ball "travel" off the bat a little bit, and there are quite a variety of drills you can do with them.
81862
Per the company, you can use an umbrella with it - but only if you get the heavy base to support the umbrella as the table is not heavy enough to do so on its own. Of course this will take up space beneath the table and may interfere with leg room, so a side umbrella may be preferable. Finally, the hole in the middle of the table would be significant as you would obviously remove the ice bucket and cover in order to put an umbrella there.
51578
The umbrella is 3ft x 3ft, it's a stationary, but the umbrella is held up with tabs at each corner, and you can detach them, but no you can't take the umbrella down like a hand held umbrella, sorry.