Do you need as sand anchor if you want to use it standing up as a canopy rather than lying it down as shown?
2055189
I believe it's to be used on the tilt against the ground tied down with appropriate stakes... otherwise you'll end up with a kite!
2055190
The instructions say it can be used standing up but don't provide an anchor. When lying down it gets very hot under it and using iŧ standing up provides some air flow.
2055191
I have only used it on big beaches in Maine and Florida. The stakes supplied are ok but in big winds using better stakes worked fine. I have not needed a sand anchor. I mostly use it on it's side. I use all guy lines when upright. I really like this item. My family now has three of them.
2055192
It would depend on wind. the pole can be driven into the sand with no problem, but if it is windy, you will need to use the anchor straps that are already attached to the umbrella, but may need some better stakes to hold it down. Hope this makes sense and helps.
2055193
It depends on how windy it is. There were days when it was not windy and we did not need any stakes/anchors and it stood just fine upright in the sand.
2263722
Stakes are not supplied (if they were, they were too puny). You definitely need stakes (ones appropriate for the sand if you are at the beach) unless there is no breeze (and when have you been to the beach with no breeze?). The sand bags may help you hold the shelter in place while you put in the stakes, but otherwise, the shelter is a very effective sail.There is a carrying bag with the product. The bag is large enough that it is easy to stuff the shelter into the bag.
1784624
Hi, Mary! Yes, I placed mine on my deck and have had no problems with it. It doesn't need to be anchored down because it is sufficiently heavy to remain in place. I suppose if you live in an area with extremely strong winds things might be different but it hasn't been an issue for me.
818976
It comes with an anchor kit included but we used 3 ft rebar to slide the 8 legs over for extra stability. We also used heavy duty nylon rope as guy wire for the exterior of the canopy. It worked awesome!
300639
It is not free standing. My only concern would be keeping the stakes down in sand.
541937
I use a bungee to anchor mine when it gets windy. Living in fl we get oceanbreezy but I don't think this would work for you.
71644
The instructions clearly recommend using soil anchors (available on Amazon). When properly installed, the structure will withstand storm winds (mine went through Sandy on the Jersey shore with no problems except occasional slight lifting of an inch or two in one corner.)
2141201
The first time we set this up was on a Lake Michigan beach in very heavy winds. We didn't tie it down at all, just staked it down in the normal way. As we were on the beach we used sand stakes. Because of the heavy winds it took 3 of us to set it up but we had no problems after it was set up.
2240265
No , there is no way to anchor it in the ground , unless you make an special adaptation wit a sewing maching (like the tents for camping have).
728291
As others have said, it is possible to stand it up without using stakes, but only if the ground is relatively hard. I have tried it on my grass without staking it in and it was leaning back too much so I had to stake it in. A driveway should be fine, barring any wind, etc. This is a great screen. Highly recommended.
1225057
I have never used an anchor that attaches to the center pole, but I use plastic stakes that are meant for camping on sand. I have never had a problem through several years of ocean beach vacations. Stakes are very inexpensive. You can find them at any camping store.
1768657
No. I had to fill mine with sand to keep it grounded in wind and to stabilize the casing that the umbrella post sits in. Umbrella also needs upper support to prevent leaning.
2121951
no ground anchors are included. As far as the sun protection goes, no shade was included. I'm not sure of the plastic make up so i can't confirm how it will hold up over time in the sun. My kids seem to be happy with it, although I had to get an additional seat for my two year old. The swing chairs included were still too old for her.
246392
Yes................. I didn't use any sand!You have to help it in but it eventually goes down and the top side comes up! :-)
2276259
The canopy is made to be planted in the ground using the included ground spikes to stabilize the canopy.if your going to put it on a cement surface and its windy it will be a problem.
487183
It doesn't have to be anchored you can just push it in the ground but if you live in a windy area I would probably anchor it. It is light weight and we anchored ours because it was convenient for us. We also bought baskets on amazon and hung them on each side and that weighed it down quite a bit.
503633
The straps that come down from the four corners of the top canopy have hook and pulley systems which attach to the hooks/straps on the weight bags. I use the bags half filled with sand, and attach those to the straps/pulley tighteners. The first time I put it up, there were a series of storms that came through, lots of wind, etc. and the structure stayed put. I hope this helps. I decided against the heavy plastic weights, so I can't respond about how you'd keep them attached.