While most compact umbrellas are consist of six to eight aluminium ribs, Repel's design is fortified with nine resin-reinforced fibreglass ribs and a vented double canopy. This helps it flex slightly to ensure it withstands powerful gusts without turning inside out. All those positions are of course completely valid and understandable. When most UK travelers go abroad they are almost always heading for the sun, and the last thing they are considering is any requirement for an umbrella.

Achieved through the clever combination of wind-defying design features, portability, ergonomics-focused design and top quality materials & manufacturing standards. We've gotten a lot of positive comments from existing customers about our pouch design. There are basically two elements of standard pouch designs on most umbrellas that really drove us crazy: If you were wondering why our logo on the handle looks a little bit off, that's because we designed it to look the right side up when you store them (with the handle side up)!Weighs less than I expected but feels sturdy and well-made," another praised the product. "It received its first real test today in 40mph winds and driving rain and it passed with flying colours."

We added a small hook on the pouch to make sure you never lose your umbrella after use again. Then, we designed a large velcro opening so it's easy to remove and replace your umbrella. As really fussy people, we didn't like having to manually push open your umbrella when you need it the most. The usually means you've drenched part of your hands / long-sleeve clothing in the rain just to get your umbrella to work. As well as being a practical buy to carry in your bag for everyday errands or during a staycation, the windproof umbrella makes for a great gift. While most umbrellas use some form a pongee material, you will find that they usually end up absorbing water like a towel after use and just won't stop dripping.

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SUPPORTS TAILBONE AND RELIEVES PRESSURE: Our seat cushions are ergonomically designed seat cushion with contours that provide maximum support and comfort while reducing pressure on the coccyx / tailbone and promotes healthy posture If anything goes wrong with your umbrella, our highly rated UK-based customer service team will send you a replacement at no additional expense to you. That means your umbrella will dry off a lot faster (because it isn't soaking up all the liquids) and keeps you dry.

You might also notice that the umbrella has 9 ribs. Most umbrella have 6 or 8 ribs. After multiple testing, we landed with 9 to balance between the weight of the umbrella (every rib adds to the weight!) and additional support against the wind.Non-Slip Rubber Handle】To help you maintain a firm grip on your umbrella during strong winds and heavy downpours, our wind-resistant umbrella is equipped with a rubberized handle that's slip-resistant. We do recommend that you leave your umbrella to dry off after use as there will be a small amount of moisture within the umbrella and may cause rust / damage to your umbrella in the long term) How We Handle Matters WIND-DEFYING DESIGN - We use industrial-strength fiberglass for our Weathercaster Umbrella to prevent breaking and inverting, combining with a vented double canopy design that lets wind pass through between layer to withdraw strong gusts and improved wind resistance