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That week of rain changed my mind about umbrella companies
I used to think umbrella companies were a waste of money. But last March I got stuck in five straight days of downpour in Seattle. My cheap collapsible broke on day two and I soaked through three different jackets. Finally I paid $45 for a Gustbuster model from a shop on Pike Street. That thing handled 40mph wind gusts without flipping inside out. Now I tell everyone to just spend the money once. Has anyone else had a cheap umbrella fail at the worst possible time?
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kelly.charlie7d ago
Wait, did that Gustbuster actually last more than one season though?
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dakotab937d ago
Nah, mine actually held up pretty well through two seasons before the ribs started bending a little... Might've just been the way I was storing it though.
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michaeld487d ago
So you're saying the Gustbuster held up for two full seasons before any real issues? I gotta push back a little on that, at least for the one my buddy had. @kelly.charlie I know you were wondering about longevity too, but the one I saw started getting loose in the frame joints after like 8 months, not even a season and a half. The ribs were still fine on his, but the whole thing just felt flimsier way sooner than that. Maybe they fixed the design on newer ones or something though.
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