Sport-Brella Premiere XL UPF 50+ Umbrella Shelter for Sun and Rain Protection (9-Foot, Blue)

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There are two side mesh windows with zippered covers that offer plenty of airflow—not to mention, they’re handy for hollering through to your fellow beachgoers to pass the sunscreen. It’s the retractable side-flaps, with windows, along with the height and canopy setting that sets this one apart and makes it useful for different activities.

The 210 D polyester fabric is also water-repellant and feels durable enough to withstand pokes from blunt objects. We weren’t expecting the product to feel as sturdy as it does, but we were very pleasantly surprised. For upright use, we’d have to tie side flaps down with the anchor cords, and we’d rather use a traditional umbrella with a threaded anchor that’s better designed for that purpose. There are also pockets along the bottom edge of the flaps that can be used for storing sunscreen, water bottles, and other items, or you can fill them with heavier objects to keep the umbrella weighed down during particularly gusty days.However, if you’re looking for a worry-free shade that will withstand moderate winds, this might be the best pick, thanks to its heavy (and easy to set up) sand-filled base. Even though it might be difficult to set it up in windy conditions, the tie downs on the Sport Brella can be easily done with two people. All in all, it didn’t take any more than five minutes of carefully securing each corner of the umbrella flaps and ensuring that the pole was installed deep enough in the sand to withstand the wind. The Sport-Brella Versa-Brella Umbrella is a great umbrella for the beach, so long as you have somewhere to anchor it, such as a beach chair, a cooler or anything with a clamp-able edge and some weight to it. uk requires consistent care for the products we review, ensuring that our assessments are always accurate and up to date.

If you don't allow cookies, we won't know when you visit our site, and will be unable to monitor its performance. Collapsed, the umbrella is 54 x 4 x 4 inches, but the canopy opens up to measure 8 feet wide, offering enough shade underneath to fit two or more folding beach chairs comfortably side by side. We found that stomping on them with our shoe-covered feet sufficed without causing any damage (to our soles and the stakes), but a lightweight mallet would have been more ideal. This allows you to fine tune the shade angle for optimal coverage no matter where the sun may be in the sky.

All in all, it didn’t take any more than five minutes of carefully securing each corner of the umbrella.