The Unbreakable Walking-Stick Umbrella

Check this out, I just did a quick search on cheap umbrellas and this came up:

FOLDING UMBRELLAS
MENS & LADIES $15.00
Per Dozen
5 DOZEN +

If I do my math right that's 111 umbrellas for the same price, I've never used an umbrella that much im my life, but hey who am I to say anything I spend 4 X that on a knife that rattles around in the bottom of my pocket.

To each his own.
 
I'd like to see one first hand. Most umbrellas you encounter are pure junk.

Paul
 
If they made it with the Hurrican Flaps I'll buy one. Had too many umbrella ribs ruined when they got blown inside out.
 
T. Erdelyi said:
Check this out, I just did a quick search on cheap umbrellas and this came up:

FOLDING UMBRELLAS
MENS & LADIES $15.00
Per Dozen
5 DOZEN +

If I do my math right that's 111 umbrellas for the same price, I've never used an umbrella that much im my life, but hey who am I to say anything I spend 4 X that on a knife that rattles around in the bottom of my pocket.

To each his own.
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Personally, I think it's great. An prime example of our capitalistic consumer-driven economy in action. The other umbrella got my pulse racing, but if these less expensive versions float your boat, I'm all for it. Let's go shopping!
 
I prefer a Shedrain. They're made here in Portland, Oregon by people who know about rain.
 
Gollnick said:
I prefer a Shedrain. They're made here in Portland, Oregon by people who know about rain.
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How strongly built are they?

Could someone thrash a would-be mugger with one?
 
cardimon said:
How strongly built are they?

Could someone thrash a would-be mugger with one?
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Well, you can and should trash a mugger with whatever you have handy. But, Shedrain umbrellas are not specifically-made to be unbreakable.

Overall, I've found Shedrains to be well-built. They are specifically designed to survive being blown inside-out. You just push 'em back and they're fine. I like their double-action automatics, up at the touch of a button, and down at the touch of a button... very high gadget factor.
 
Gollnick said:
Well, you can and should trash a mugger with whatever you have handy. But, Shedrain umbrellas are not specifically-made to be unbreakable.

Overall, I've found Shedrains to be well-built. They are specifically designed to survive being blown inside-out. You just push 'em back and they're fine. I like their double-action automatics, up at the touch of a button, and down at the touch of a button... very high gadget factor.
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As long as they're well built and sturdy. I love the automatic factor, too. I'll have to look up reviews of each umbrella and make a decision.
 
If you are looking for a good umbrella in general, go to a decent golf pro shop. Golfers are the only people that I know that voluntarily go out into the rain and stay there for four hours. I know, I used to be one.
 
I have always thought that some one should come up with one of these and now they have. Given the price and intended use, I would like to see an easily replaceable fabric portion as an option. Maybe this is easier said than done.
 
Gollnick said:
Overall, I've found Shedrains to be well-built. They are specifically designed to survive being blown inside-out. You just push 'em back and they're fine. I like their double-action automatics, up at the touch of a button, and down at the touch of a button... very high gadget factor.
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Had one. Bought it under the Brookstone label and was impressed until it refused to return to true when blown over. Since then I prefer hurrican flaps on my umbrellas. Paid $250 once for a well made British umbrella by Swaine Adeney Brigg (from someone that really knows about rain), which, unfortunately, was stolen from my cubicle at work. No, it wasn't design to be unbreakable either.
 
Gollnick said:
Well, you can and should trash a mugger with whatever you have handy. But, Shedrain umbrellas are not specifically-made to be unbreakable.

Overall, I've found Shedrains to be well-built. They are specifically designed to survive being blown inside-out. You just push 'em back and they're fine. I like their double-action automatics, up at the touch of a button, and down at the touch of a button... very high gadget factor.
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I have a full size shedrain which has the storm flap so it never gets inverted.

The umbrella at the top of the post is nice and strong in the closed position, but who knows about the ribs and if it will stand up to wind when open. Seems like it was designed as a stick first and umbrella later.
 
What if someone attacks you when it's raining? :)

Seriously, I think this is a great idea...as long as the umbrella part is designed well.
 
johnniet said:
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Seriously, I think this is a great idea...as long as the umbrella part is designed well.
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Yeah, I guess that's the whole question. If it is a poor umbrella, a stick is cheaper. I've seen too many umbrellas, that appear to be strong, invert and be ruined forever.
 
I have been very happy with a couple "Windbrellas" I own. (www.windbrella.net) They have a double canopy construction to allow air to pass through. They appear to be strong, but I have never had the pleasure of beating a mugger with either of them. :p
 
tonyccw said:
Had one. Bought it under the Brookstone label and was impressed until it refused to return to true when blown over. Since then I prefer hurrican flaps on my umbrellas. Paid $250 once for a well made British umbrella by Swaine Adeney Brigg (from someone that really knows about rain), which, unfortunately, was stolen from my cubicle at work. No, it wasn't design to be unbreakable either.
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I have a compact "Ti" model and it has the hurricane flaps I believe. (That's the overlapping design which lets wind thru from the bottom but not from the top???)
 
martin j said:
I have a compact "Ti" model and it has the hurricane flaps I believe. (That's the overlapping design which lets wind thru from the bottom but not from the top???)
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A compact design would defeat the purpose, I believe. Their telescoping design leaves them with inherent structural weaknesses. Smaller umbrellas are bloody convenient, but I'm growing tired of them. They are simply too delicate.

I'd like an umbrella like the one granddad had. Big. Heavy. Sturdy as all-get-out. Use it to prop open a door. Use it as a tent stake if you have to.
 
cardimon said:
A compact design would defeat the purpose, I believe. Their telescoping design leaves them with inherent structural weaknesses. Smaller umbrellas are bloody convenient, but I'm growing tired of them. They are simply too delicate.

I'd like an umbrella like the one granddad had. Big. Heavy. Sturdy as all-get-out. Use it to prop open a door. Use it as a tent stake if you have to.
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Well I guess umbrellas are like knives, folder vs fixed has inherent structural weakness yes, but the best umbrella is the one you have with you when it counts :)
 
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