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.
1638214
It has something like tent stakes that you push into the ground to hold it down. The item is very light. It would not work on asphault or concrete.
2272572
I would not use it for commercial purposes, It is fine for a family event. It is good for little ones but would not hold up under the larger kids in a commercial setting.
921643
I purchased The Original Umbrella Stand and the Bleacher Buddy for my umbrella. My daughter plays softball. I find somewhere in the grassy area to use The Original Umbrella Stand (she plays in the middle of summer and it's just cooler in the grass). Unfortunately sometimes I just have to sit in the bleachers or right in front of them and that's when I use the Bleacher Buddy. This umbrella does extremely well in either stand.
33754
It has several anchors for the bottom base.These anchors that can be used for concrete or asphalt. Ours hasn't budged in winds gusts over 40 MPH.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
1056590
You will not be able to use this with a table that has a hole for the umbrella. This unit is a stand alone and can do a fine job setting beside the table. This is a great item, small, and extremely portable. I love mine.
541179
Yes, durable enough for kids to carry and use while playing with friends. They can be dropped on grass, sand - the ground. Not great when dropped on cement or pavement - and definitely not built to withstand a direct throw at anything!
864307
It is light weight. I don't think it could handle the weight of a soccer ball or football. It is top of the line for baseball.
891145
You can take it outside, but it cannot stay outside because it will damage the material. My daughter takes hers outside on pretty days for the neighborhood kids to join in and try to do skills on the beam.
2162400
I bought this for my 13 year old grandson. He uses it to pitch to and to field grounders. He likes it but I can't say because I haven't seen him use it with a baseball. He throws football passes into it too.
1918931
hithe umbrella can be use with the base or table. please note, make sure to close the umbrella on windy day.
2202365
It would work best if it was staked down. It works ok for baseball if it's not staked down, but I don't think it would work if you were kicking a soccer ball at it. I would also note that storage could be a concern. It's fairly large, the top folds down, but the bottom portion doesn't fold. Takes up a lot of space in a garage.