How well does this umbrella stand up to wind gusts? We're thinking about mounting it in our (slow) boat. What is your experience?
238245
I have left it open for gusts 15-20 miles/hr. & it was fine. When I expect stronger gusts, I close it.
579727
Vicki, The pole is in sections. The base is from 1 1/2- 2 feet across. In my opinion, it could withstand quite a lot of wind unless we are talking hurricane strength. I am enjoying mine. Hope this helps.
2181730
Highly recommended. We took it to burning man last year.. In addition to the heavy winds, sand storms and extreme heat, it stood up pretty good in the rain one evening. I would recommend using commercial grade stakes to keep it bolted to the ground. The ones that are included are to flimsy.. Just my 2 cents..
1966962
With 2 kayaks on the stand, it's heavy enough so it should not get blown over by wind. However, I did anchor the stand to 2 pieces of 3' long 4"x4" on each side just for stability and weight. I did recetly find my top kayak off the rack after a winter long outdoor storage by our community lake. The bottom kayak was still in it's leaning 45 degree position. I am thinking about getting a long bungee to strap the top one down to protect the top kayak during windy days.
165647
we have had it up for a couple weeks at a time, and held up well. Had gusty thunderstorms during that time. I don't know how it would do over a longer period.
983936
I don't think it will handle the wind in a hail storm or hail larger than a dime size. the sides hook into one another and can be snapped off and apart if the wind is really hard.
110265
Yes..so far I haven't had any issues with it in heavy winds and rain.Thanks
805406
From what I have experienced using it in mild to moderate gusts of winds it does stand strong but again this is a big umbrella which means more surface area and more drag in the wind.
712928
In a moderate wind, it'll become a sail. If you sandbag the legs, it might be ok for a light breeze. If it's breezy, it's best to have an assistant hold the reflector rather than put it on a stand.
1735449
I have one I ordered in May 2014 and it has held up to some very gusty winds although we try to close it when it's windy, we sometimes forget. The umbrella has cutouts at the top to allow the breeze to flow through without blowing over as long as it is stabilized at the bottom. Hope this helps!
1735450
We live on the beach and it can be quite windy. We haven't had any problems due to wind, but we do have the pole secured on a deck railing as well as on the deck itself.
2183030
I've used it at Pismo Beach and it holds up well. That being said there have been times it was soo windy I didn't put it up, same as I didn't use my awning either. The wind was blowing so hard that it felt like the awning would rip off. So if it feels to windy for the awning you might want to error on the side of cation and not put up the room. Hope that made sense :)
2020380
I have mine outside in the elements and it survived our Michigan winter with 50mph wind gusts and -20 temps. It will probably get me thru one more season. If you want a cover that lasts many seasons you will pay three times or more than what this cover costs.
2209687
I luv it. Very sturdy.we get severe winds and it doesn't phase it. I also like how it has a extra piece to make the holder tsller if you want.
1405967
We haven't had much wind since we put it up. But, the frame is very sturdy. When we put it in it's permanent location, I plan to place it in a heavy ABS sleeve embedded in a one sack, reedy mix cement. Then slip all four legs into the ABS sleeves. If you can't do that, I'd probably do the same method but put the concrete in 5 gallon buckets. This thing is big, it's sturdy but it could easily become a big sail. m Hope this helps.
1790965
I actually use mine in my boat for shade when fishing. I can tell you they are the best umbrella for the price and handles the wind nicely.
2113303
Hi Barbara,I bought mine last year and i have had zero problems with it and it is very secure. I filled mine with sand as it said you should and it worked great! I live in an area where we have a lot of wind and it did not waver a bit. I also have pea gravel over the bottom lip flush with the upper lip of the base and it has not moved in the first year yet. I have mine by a path leading up the side of my waterfall and the lights look great!! I hope this helps and thanks. Rick