Sunphio Beach Umbrellas for Sand, Large, Windproof and UV Protection (Blue)

I spend a fair bit of time on the beach - sick brag I know - but it means that I have a decent requirement for beach accessories. I'm not a big sun protection cream user, so I tend to use a beach umbrella to regulate my exposure to the sun instead.I've tried many "standard" beach umbrellas.They are fine.... If there's absolutely no breeze or wind .... And there's just one of you .... And you don't mind the "pointy" end getting damaged on the fourth use trying to push it into the sand ....So I decided to spend a bit extra, and it is a bit extra, on this umbrella. Firstly, I'm not sure it's because I'm a guy, but anytime I order anything, and it comes unexpectedly with a trowel, and with more accessories than most tents that I've previously owned, I'm already excited!The manufacturers have pretty much thought of everything. It's the most robust piece of beach kit I think I've ever owned. I love the way that the pole is secured in the sand. There are even extra bags to fill with sand and use as ballast on super windy days (using lines to attach to the umbrella itself).I originally took the unpacking pictures to impress my girlfriend. She was impressed. I had no intention of writing a review for this, but found that I just couldn't help myself.I then took my girlfriend's kids to the beach for the day (North Devon), and the umbrella didn't budge all day (see pic). At last I could sit and watch other beach users chase around after their blown away umbrellas. In contrast, I could pop to the snack hut to secure a locally sourced pasty, safe in the knowledge that my beach set up would remain intact.Now all I need to figure out, is to find a way to convince my girlfriend's daughter to actually sit UNDER the umbrella in the shade, rather than transform into a lobster. Suggestions willingly accepted....If you're serious about your beach action, then you'll be super happy with this umbrella. You can thank me later :)

Perfect beach umbrella. We have tested it on a beach already on a lightly windy day – works perfect. Metal sand anchor and, if necessary, additional straps keep a total stability. Ability to change an angle guaranties a wide as possible shadow – enough for two chairs. All elements look strong. Very convenient carry bag, easy to assemble, easy to pack. And looks great!

I am amazed how good this item is. The umbrella is easy to erect, has everything that you need for the garden or beach. I used it in the garden, placing it in the grass with the tri-prongs, then attached 3 guide ropes to stop it from blowing over. It even has a curved section to enter under the brolly. As II was packing it away into the lovely carrying case I noticed 3 bags which on further investigation are to weigh down the guide ropes on the beach by filling with sand. Truly they have thought of everything.

Purchased to fit in the Lafuma Hawaii table and came in super handy for the baking hot Bank Holiday in Norfolk. Used to provide shade for breakfast and it worked perfectly. The 3 guy ropes give it great stability and the fork for grass is a clever way to secure the umbrella.. The way the foam handle slides up the brolly foxed me at first as I couldn't see how it stayed open - but it works very well if a little stiff to slide up the carbon fibre pole. Carry bags and fittings beautifully engineered - its a classy bit of kit. Delighted.

Wow what can I say. This is an amazing product, very well designed, strong and highly adjustable. Even the carry case is well made. Comes with sand spike, sand pins, tie lines and full comprehensive instructions, even has sand bags and a trowel for filling them. Amazing product. I'm using it in the garden and at the beach.

The main metal parts are strong and good quality but the metal hooks don’t seem very strong and the fabric is flimsy - I expected something thicker and stronger. We have used the umbrella twice on the beach and it worked well with the sand bags. The wind wasn’t very strong though.

dont get it! normally there can be a wind on the beach, and its wasn’t 2 windy to be honest and it got broken so badly that I have been unable to fix it! let alone that I have sun allergy and thats the reason why I got it, i was left with no umbrella and a very bad skin rash :(

Excellent sun protection umbrella. Highly recommend!