It's very sturdy and holds umbrella very steady (except microbursts)
582958
I anchor a twelve foot diameter umbrella that is at least 10-12ft. tall. It's very sturdy and holds umbrella very steady (except microbursts)
924611
I am thoroughly pleased with this umbrella holder.  It is very sturdy.  The clamp is wide enough to accommodate the concrete tables in the national park areas.  I had people stop at my campsite to find out what I was using to secure my umbrella since there were no holes in the tables. Note that the opening for the pole that holds the umbrella is large and held my market umbrella. There is a screw that secures it down.  The screw was too short for my sport/beach umbrella.  I ordered a second holder so that I can secure a tiki torch. I think this is a product is designed well.
1079067
This umbrella has a very sturdy frame. Has not flipped on me even during very windy conditions. For a smaller umbrella size, the curvature of the umbrella keeps me very dry. The grip is well fitted and has a comfortable feel in hand. One negative quality for the light blue umbrella is that dirt does not seem to wash off very quickly.
3979271
Very sturdy base; made sure I put it where I wanted it the first time, to prevent having to move it around!  The long-length support handles my umbrella well, with no 'slouching'.
1448422
This is a solid, generously-sized umbrella.  I live in the Netherlands, where it is windy and rainy all year long.  This thing fits in my briefcase no problem and keeps me dry unless the rain is pretty much horizontal.  I'm not a huge fan of the red handle, but that's a style thing.  Oh, and I know many of the complaints about the self-closing umbrellas have to do with the fact that they don't magically close themselves back into their original size like a Transformer.  This doesn't do that either.  You have to push it down to fully collapse it.  No big deal.  That's how they all work.  If you want a serious umbrella for a rainy location you should consider this one.
1810307
I leave this umbrella in my car at all times, so when it starts to rain unexpectedly, I am always prepared.  It has a double layer (not sure the technical term), so it is reinforced for strong winds but it cannot withstand gusty winds of the Windy City.  Then again, what can, really?  Very pleased with the purchase and highly recommend it.
689609
This umbrella is so pretty and the plastic material is sturdy and quite thick.  In Portland, Oregon, it rains quite a bit and this umbrella has been going strong with me for the past couple of months where we've had significant amount of rain.  Also, this umbrella stayed open and unbroken when I took a trip and fell completely onto it on one rainy day.  The only reason why this is not five stars is that the clasp to keep the umbrella closed is not as reliable as I'd like - after closing the umbrella I have to jiggle the clasp for it to click into place.  It's not a huge deal, but my concern is that while the structure and framework of the umbrella may stay strong, I may need to replace this umbrella in the long run due to the clasp.
3260304
This is a great umbrella! It's actually the third one of this model that I've purchased...I left the first one in a bar and the second broke during a strong gust of wind. Despite that last mishap, it's actually quite sturdily made (it was a VERY strong gust...I doubt many umbrellas would have survived it).

I love how huge it is, since it means I can walk multiple miles in the pouring rain while remaining almost completely dry (At 6'0'' I am relatively tall, so if I use a smaller umbrella my legs tend to get wet from rain blowing in from the side). Despite its diameter when open, it collapses down to an impressively small size that could easily be stored in a bag or large-ish purse.

Hopefully I manage to hang on to this one for a while, but if anything happens to it I'll be right back here to purchase another!
1320656
I've only had it in a horizontal-windy rainstorm but one time so far. It held its ground with aplomb! Go Gust-Buster! It IS a single-person umbrella but they also make larger-diameter models. Not expensive when you're getting soaked!
3047797
I'd only had this a short time before it was put to the test downtown during a super windy rain storm.
It performed perfectly.
Other's umbrellas were folding up and breaking, this held its form.
It's sturdy, well built, strong and very big.
If - IF - I ever need to replace this (it's still in new condition) I'm buying this exact umbrella again.
746264
these umbrella is a true sturdy one its windy here and ive been using it still in the same form!

the color is the same as the picture . u can easily ooen it by pressing the button on the handle and do the same when closing it. its easy to fold! the button is smooth to press as u can see the material it is made its light, as well as its not for a heavy duty umbrella cause as u can see the skeleton  inside the umbrella is single but its enough to hold the wind. the material for umbrella itself id thin also the sun still passes through my skin but thats fine we love summer here.  the only thing im looking for umbrella is to protect me from rain.

ive tested the product its nice and pretty sturdy. i think it will lasts long depending on how you will use it
2299325
This is a very high quality umbrella. I am a college student, and I needed a sturdy umbrella that could handle the rain and winds while walking from class to class. The color is cute, and the quality is truly great. I would definitely recommend this to other buyers.
4079185
This is an excellent patio umbrella that provides a huge area of coverage. It is very easy to assemble and sturdy enough to withstand the weather.

It either needs to be anchored in place with lag bolts (holes are already drilled in the base) or the optional triangular weight blocks need to be purchased and filled with sand/water. Without that, it will overbalance given its design.

This is therefore not a portable umbrella at all.

One point to bear in mind when using this is the clearance from the ground to the bottom of the umbrella ribs when the unit is not open. This is lower than one might expect and therefore clearance over furniture or a pool/spa might be a problem. I built a plinth out of concrete blocks to stand/anchor the umbrella so that it had adequate clearance as it was swung out and opened.
806585
It has been very rainy the last week and I have used this umbrella enough to be able to give a fair assessment of it.

Here are my thoughts on this umbrella...

01 Well Made - The umbrella is well made and free of defects. It opens and collapses easily but it takes a little bit of strength to push and lock the umbrella back into the handle. The very young or old may find this difficult to close but it should not be an issue for the average person.

02 Durable - This is sturdy umbrella. When I opened the umbrella, I was pleased to find that the shaft and the eight ribs are very strong. I used this umbrella on a very windy day and the umbrella didn't not turn inside out like many cheap umbrellas tend to do.

03 Generously Sized - The canopy of this umbrella is larger than many other umbrellas I have owned and does a great job of keeping me dry. It is also just large enough to fully cover two people walking together.

04 Nice Handle - I find that the wood handle on this umbrella is very attractive looking and it is comfortable to hold. I like that I am able to keep a good grip on the handle even on windy days.

05 Unisex - The umbrella is basic black. A classic color and design suitable for both men or women.

If you are in the market for a new umbrella, I highly recommend giving this umbrella a try. I know it is a good umbrella because Oswald Cobblepot is always enviously looking at it whenever I walk by Fish Mooney's club.

Oswald knows umbrellas.

I received this umbrella free for evaluation and review.
4164598
I bought this to be used mainly for my speedlights, 33 inch umbrellas/hot shoe unbrella holder, so it is pretty sturdy. if you plan to use this for a large softbox or umbrella on it, put  something heavy on bottom to hold it down. The carrying case fits well
969035
Used recently in a storm that was more wind and rain.  I wanted to see if it truely held up in the weather as claimed.  I had no issues.  I would caution users to take seriously the warning on the product regarding the quick release.  Once you shake thing free, it does come open with great force but this is a testament as to how strong the frame work is on this umbrella that enables it to stay in tact under severe weather conditions.
1529462
It's huge, but very useful and sturdy. Great umbrella. I wish the cover on the umbrella was more minimal with no straps but that's a minor design thing.