Weather Umbrella

How much wind can your weather umbrella handle?

In the case of weather umbrellas, bigger isn't always better. The keys to to having weather umbrellas that can stand up to the wind are having a strong frame and ribs. When looking for a weather umbrella frame, make sure it is made out of a strong metal. Some inexpensive weather umbrellas use uni-chrome metal, which can break apart very easily. As such, you want a weather umbrella frame that is made out of steel or another sturdy metallic material. In terms of the weather umbrella ribs, look for fiberglass whenever possible. Fiberglass is a material that bends and flexes, so having it attached to your weather umbrella helps your rain umbrella withstand strong winds. So, the next time you buy a weather umbrella, make sure you check out its frame and ribs.

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The Windy City Original

$19.95

A Brolly grip, strong 38” canopy, solid metal frame, and compact 17” folded up.

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GRIP ENGINEERING

Years of research and testing went into creating the Brolly grip. It started with four finger holes and evolved into a handle that offers the most comfortable and secure rain umbrella holding experience. And, it makes the Brolly, the only rain umbrella that lets you text / email in the rain.

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WE WANTED OUR GRIP TO FEEL LIKE AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HAND

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