Customer Reviews

Beach Umbrella Sand Anchor Pkg/1 (White/Blue Assorted Colors)

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This anchor is in a class by itself. The typical sand anchor sold in a drugstore or beach store is about a foot tall, and the umbrella shaft goes in about 11 inches. But the Sand Anchor is over two feet tall, and the umbrella shaft goes in 24 inches. The Sand Anchor is also much more secure when inserted deep into the beach--I was not able to remove it when I was ready to leave except by inserting the handle and turning it in reverse.

Because of its design, the handle is not permanently attached as on a smaller anchor, so you have to make sure that you don't lose or misplace it. When I am storing the Sand Anchor at home I keep the handle attached to the side with a thick rubber band, and when I am using it at the beach, I keep the handle in my beach bag.

Because the Sand Anchor is much thicker and buried much more deeply than a typical anchor, it would take a really fierce wind to uproot it--and you would be long gone from the beach if the weather was like that. For ordinary windy days at the beach the Sand Anchor cannot be beat. I use this in the soft sand at the New Jersey shore, and the Sand Anchor will dig deep to where the sand is compressed. This is particularly impressive because you don't need a rubber mallet to pound it in--just simple twisting and "elbow grease."

I recommend this unit for anyone who wants to stop worrying about their beach umbrella flying off on a windy day (I was able to keep my umbrella open when most other people had to close theirs).

For what this does, I don't think that the price is expensive at all. For an extra 5 to 10 dollars (depending on what you pay for a standard sand anchor) you get peace of mind that you won't accidentally hurt someone else at the beach with your umbrella. That sounds like a good deal to me.

I got one of these, oh, it must be 5 or 6 years ago. This works better than shorter versions for looser sand found closer to the dunes on North Carolina's outer banks (the shorter ones work just fine most places). I've used it 4 or 5 days a year on average. Two of the three fins broke last week. It still works with one fin but I don't expect that fin to last too much longer :-) I bought this for $4 at a beach shop in October and am hoping to get a similar deal this year. Actually, I was hoping for a similar deal online but haven't come across one yet...

I go to a very sandy camp ground once a year for a week long event. This sand anchor was easy to use and easy to remove. It held the umbrella steady and stayed pretty much in place. I recommend it!

I think some of the reviews attached to this product may be for another anchor. This product is not as long as it appears and the plastic is thinner than most I've seen. The fins at the bottom are not wide enough to provide a good "anchor". You can get as much support for your umbrella digging a hole with your hand. I'd return it, but after shipping it's not worth the trouble.

I have used the anchor only a few times but I have to say that the quality of the materials used seems pretty good. Also, this product is long, so it gives you the option to really secure your umbrella in loose sand.

The product arrived within the stipulated time frame.

This item shipped very promptly. I finally dug it out for a day on the beach and it worked fine. You have to screw it in pretty far to support a large market type umbrella in loose sand, but it was easy to do with no problems. Kept the umbrella anchored and upright as it was supposed to do, all day at the beach. 4 stars for now, until I see how well it lasts with repeated use. I will come back and post how it holds up over time, but at this point, I recommend it to other customers.

Excellent product at a good price and delivered on time - performs as advertised - anchored a 9' market umbrella on a fairly windy beach for a week with no problems

I kept having the problem of my umbrella blowing away at the beach but not anymore.... this thing works GREAT! I've had it for about 3 months and used it about 6 or 7 times at the lake and the ocean and have had no problems with it.

Easy to use and very sturdy. Held our eight foot beach umbrella steady in moderate to brisk sea breezes. No problem!

I bought this to use on our family vacation in Florida and it works great. Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of five is it is a little pricey for what it is and cost as much as the umbrella did. If it breaks, I just might try my hand at making one myself as it looks to be made from PVC tube with some sort of prop at the bottom and smaller pvc to turn it. Anyway, worked great for the 6 days we were at the beach and the umbrella never once fell over.