Sport-Brella 4" Red Octagon Beach Umbrella

So much easier to use than a canopy. I have back problems and am able to put this up by myself. I have another one I bought and have used it over 2 years- so fairly durable.

Nice quality. Comes with a convenient carry bag. Fast delivery. Price is higher than what appear to be similar items.

The umbrella itself is big enough to cover me and my fiancé on the beach, highly recommend! The quality is there too!

Used sideways to shade an infant beach pool and upright as a regular umbrella. Both worked well but very light wind when used as regular umbrella.

Well made. Didn't blow away on a windy beach day. It's also adjustable in terms of height and it tilts. I'm very happy with this purchase at a great price!

Exactly what I needed

this umbrella will do the job, but don't expect it to stand up for five or six seasons. it is made with the standard hollow aluminum poles. it's not bad, it's just not really good. it's average.

Its a very nice product. its slim and lightweight

We have the older version too. And overall the older one is easier for single game to and fro trips. The overall size was smaller, all metal and no plastic pieces. It was easier to stick in the ground too. The new one is nice as it tilts, it is larger and you do notice the larger size. But it is all plastic. The rods to hold the umbrella shape are plastic and often get twisted as you open the umbrella. The main center rod is also plastic, not flimsy but we see it cracking down the line as the old metal one still works like a champ (we just wanted one for each car). The main center extension that also connects to the ground has a wide twist in the ground piece attached, not removable. Probably great for sand but medium on standard baseball field grass. The worst part of this umbrella is this piece. It is sharp and we don't store it in the bag with the umbrella or it would shred the umbrella. Not sure what they were thinking. This sounds negative but we do like it and the sportbrella brand has stood up to all of our hopes over the past 12+ years we had the first umbrella so far and other items. Missing the metal components is a bummer and a big one for me. Wish the extensions rod stored inside the center rod/pole like the old one. But it is great in wind, rain, and amazing for heat! We recommend it to everyone. Also, Sam's sells a double folding chair. This newer sportbrella does attach with 2 mini bungee cords to the middle of the double seat and has survived decent wind and very heavy rain this way. We have bought both versions of these for gifts many times over! Hope this helps!

I primarily purchased this for the beach. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the height for the upright position so your only option is to use it as a lean-to. As a taller person who prefers to sit on a chair as apposed to laying/sitting on a towel it proves to be an issue.