Is this going to blow away outside? I am looking for something to put outdoors and live in southwest Kansas.
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I am not sure it could withstand 40mph gusts, but it is heavy enough and low enough to the ground that I believe it should stay put on the average day.
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i bought this last year for my kids. it is fairly sturdy, but i did complain to the company because the inside handle (where the kids fingers go) is so rough with shapr plastic. i ended up using green duct tape to make it smooth for their little fingers.
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I know what you mean, we used to live in North Carolina and the winds got bad out there. It is not heavy but not light either when I hold it in my hand. I stood up on a scale with it and it weights 5 1/2lbs. Id say it will stay put during regular winds. During bad winds like 40 mph, even our big swing was flying. I really like this crocodile and so do my boys - 4y and 19 m. When only one of them wants to use it, he sits in the middle, both of them on opposite sides, and when a friend comes over, all 3 of them have a seat. I would recommend it because it is not that big or heavy to put it away during high winds, it is very easily wiped clean, nowhere for spiders to make webs, and the handles are smooth, unlike other seesaws on which I red reviews for. The kids have it inside or outside as they please. If you want to, I would set it out front next time its quite windy, which is often on our hill by the ocean here in Hawaii, and Id let you know what it did.
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Well, we keep it inside or on the front porch but it has a decent amount of weight to it. I live in the Texas Panhandle, where it's also extremely windy and it's heavier than some of the toys we have outside which don't blow away!
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Are you looking for a cover to place over it for storage, or a cover to keep it out of the elements so you can use it outside during nasty weather? There is a thing called a GenTent that supposedly allows you to use it during a storm. I debated getting one of the GenTents but didn't because we have decided to get rid of our Generac GP5939. (I was never comfortable with the GP5939, and we ended up having a whole-house 20kw automatic generator installed a couple of months ago). But here is the Amazon link for the GenTent information in case you want to look into it: http://www.amazon.com/GenTent-weather-safety-portable-generators/dp/B0088EVIR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382283399&sr=8-1&keywords=gentent
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I would have to agree with Rock Ridge answer, I live in Oklahoma and no problems with the wind. My first season to have it up as well.
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I just lie a tarp over mine, if it is windy I suggest you do that and maybe use stakes or something on the corners so the tarp doesn't blow, but take your blower inside, because if it rains or is windy water/dirt can get inside your blower
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I live in the Sacramento valley in California. It gets pretty windy here at times. So far so good. It is holding up pretty good
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We have strong winds here in Ct also and it has never blown over. We filled the base with sand and it makes it quite heavy. I need my husband to help me move it. This This is the best birdfeeder I've ever had. Would recommend it to anyone.
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It works great and is easy to set up. Just bring something like a cooler or something to keep it from blowing away with a big wind.
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I live two blocks in from the water in a high wind, high humidity, high temperature location. Mine is out in the elements in an uncovered seting area. So far so good but I have only had it outside for one season.
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Chances are very good it will blow back and you're probably going to miss. If possible, try to move so the wind is at your back before you spray.
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I live in Florida near the beach and have a lot of wind. I have not screwed the unit down yet but it does make a little noise and move around a little on really windy days. I would say to just try it for a while it may depend on location. the top does a good job letting the wind through.
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It would take a pretty big gust of wind for it to blow over! I love mine and it stays outside all summer long
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have left it outside all summer in all conditions, tied around two brick posts and one line drilled into a wood board, and have never seen any problem with the wind. however, that is in an area that is protected from wind by a two story building and brick walls, so that may not be a good test. it seems to be quite sturdy material.
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Hi Sandy, Like I said this hardly blew out any cool aire. I wouldn't recommend it all. I didn't use it outdoors, but I can't imagine that it would be any more efficient outside than in. However, I do think that you might not mind the noise as much outdoors as you might indoors.
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I have been in 2 thunderstorms with some winds and it has held up. I used the 4 corner stakes, 4 rope tie stakes provided which are attached, and I use an extra top tarp over the back of my truck where I sleep anchored with bungee cords to my roof rack and then anchored to front of Coleman Screen room with bungees for extra water protection. Without proper securing I'm sure it would fly in the wind as it is very light weight. I love this product but for camping long term and to endure all weather conditions which may arise I do secure it very well.
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Our's has been outside in Texas weather for a couple of years with no issues. It is under a solid roof with open sides. Works well and moves a lot of air.
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I have it placed in my yard so it does not get direct wind. We have had wind gust up to plus 30 mph and have had no problems. I made 4 stake out of 3/8 x 2ft rebar and placed them on the corners with no tie downs. If you are going to place it in direct wind I would plan on getting bigger stakes and tie down line. The frame looks like it will hold up to high wind. Hope this answer your question.
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More than likely it will blow off. We fastened with straps and so far it has made it threw 60 mph winds. Good luck