What can I use to secure it in the sand?
121162
It has pockets on the corners that you can fill with sand to secure it. That's all we used last year on vacation and it worked fine. I suppose you could also buy tent stakes to use through the loops at the corners.
121163
You use the sand ....... there's a corner pocket at each corner. You put the blanket on the ground with the open pocket face down and use your hand to shovel some sand into it. Repeat on each corner and you have each corner weighted down ......... easy peasy.
121164
Each corner has a pocket underneath that you can scoop sand into, which will hold the sheet down. Of course, you can always put a bag or something else down on top as well. I didn't have any problems with it blowing away.
121165
Tucking sand into the build in pockets works prefect for keeping it secured while on the beach.
909759
As I remember the pin is used as a handle to twist the bottom pole into the sand --- I just slid the top pole into the bottom -- no problems
746884
It needs to be secured pretty well to the ground with spikes (12" and 18" spikes included). I would think that this would not hold up well on the beach. I would try using a goal with fiberglass poles.
12269
I think it would probably be somewhat helpful in the sand. You might have to build up the sand behind it.
894161
No I don't think that would work. We stuck the main pole (and several stakes) into sand on the beach.
909761
The hole is only used to help screw the anchor into the sand. You put the metal rod through the two holes, and it makes it easier to twist the anchor pole into the sand. You use the plastic clamp on the side of the pole (just above where the 2 holes are), to tighten the connection between the top and bottom poles. Just push the clamp down after you have put the top part of the umbrella into the bottom pole. Another thing that would probably be helpful is to angle the pole slightly toward the direction the wind is coming from. That will prevent the wind from getting underneath the umbrella top and lifting it out of the bottom pole (if the wind is too strong). The top part of the umbrella is pretty heavy, so gravity should help keep the two poles together properly, as long as you angle the whole thing towards the wind a little bit. But it is too heavy to angle it toward the wind too much, so we are only talking about a few degrees. If you do these things, it should help. Good luck!
1469475
There are plenty of holes in the bottom for anchoring. My guess would be to either use concrete screws or drill anchors.
930180
I would think so, it is held down by sand or pepples to hold it in place. I did not ure it yet, just read the instructions.
2228097
I think so, you have to keep it very wet though. The sand might be a problem.
1939572
You'll need something holding it down especially with a reflector attached. The ideal situation would be for an assistant to hold it truthfully. I don't own any sand bags, so I can't tell you from experience how well they work.
986382
I'm afraid it would just push it around. There is no suction. You can use a swifter pad or a microfiber cloth. I don't think with one would grab sand very well.
1836746
don't think you have a choice...water is not enough to hold down; we used close to 80 lbs of sand. Just recently removed the handrails and left stairs in under our cover for winterization.
1880338
Underneath is a little cross bar I guess you could put sandbags on it to keep it from flying away in a high wind area
1801401
If there's anything in it it will be a pain on the sand. With my 2 little ones in it one concrete it's hard. Do not buy it for that! Look for the wagon with special wheels
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.
391101
It's not padded on the bottom so just remeber you're sitting on concrete and you will need to put something down and anchor it down. When you take it to the beach you use the stakes and you fill the bags on the exterior with sand, so just make sure you anchor it with something heavy. Watch out for wind! It's made well though - great for the price. We were very happy with this purchase but I haven't used it on a hard surface.
439842
I used sand and water. I would think pea gravel would work. After all you just need it for weight.