6 ft Solar Guard Umbrella with Tilt and UPF 150+

by Solar

Product Features

• Heavy Duty Frame boasts reinforced rib joints and fiberglass spreaders for more flexibility which w
• Durable weather resistance fabric
• 32 mm diameter two-piece white powder coated aluminum pole
• Features 3 position Tilt, Closure Strap, Carrying Bag with shoulder strap included
• Lightweight of 4.0 lbs (Lightest umbrella in marketplace of this size)

Product Description

Our best selling 6 foot Solar Guard beach umbrella with its unique pioneering construction of dual canopy design allows severe wind gusts to easily escape for stability compared to umbrellas with standard vent. Its premium and durable reflective microweave fabric provides cooler shade by 15 deg. Its super-strength and corrosion resistance fiberglass ribs easily outlast steel or wood ribs.

* Heavy Duty Frame boasts reinforced rib joints and fiberglass spreaders for more flexibility which will not kink or bend out of shape in windy conditions. * Durable weather resistance fabric provides UPF 150+. Allows only 1/140th or less than 1% of UV absorption as opposed to direct sunlight. * 1.5 inch diameter Non-rusting and white powder coated aluminum pole * Features 3 position Tilt, Closure Strap, Carrying Bag with shoulder strap included * Lightweight of 3.5 lbs (Lightest umbrella in marketplace of this size) * Unique snap button designed to lock the upper and bottom poles to prevent the poles from opening during windy periods unlike most umbrellas. * Optional Sand Anchor device (sold separately) is recommended. It's built to hold your umbrellas pole firmly in the sand for enhance stability. It screws into the sand or turf and makes your umbrella much more secure.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000QTW7MY
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,801 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is a generic!, July 17, 2009

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S. Hill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 6 ft Solar Guard Umbrella with Tilt and UPF 150+ (Misc.)

[...] tries to pass this off as a name-brand product. This is NOT the well-regarded "Windbrella" made by Solartek. This is a cheaply made generic replica of the Windbrella. For example, the included bag doesn't even fit the folded umbrella.

Save you money and buy the real deal for the same price (make sure your umbrella says "Windbrella"). The Solartek Windbrella is justly rated as one of the best by Good Housekeeping. Buy it; not this!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best beach umbrella!, March 30, 2008

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E. Hagan "Xweetie" (NE Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 6 ft Solar Guard Umbrella with Tilt and UPF 150+ (Misc.)

My Solartek umbrella is labeled: Windbrella, but it looks just like this one and is made with UV protection material.

I bought this last summer and highly recommend it, especially for anyone who sunburns easily, but loves the beach. This helped keep me from burning, and kept me cooler than a regular cloth umbrella.

There were a few other UV protection umbrella products that I researched, including various cabana types. This one seemed the most practical and useful for me for the price. If you need something for more than one or two people to use, this isn't it. Keep in mind, though, that those cabanas may irritate other beach goers on a busy beach since they will block the view.

I also bought a sand anchor which I highly recommend. I had no problem screwing it into the sand myself - just follow the directions. The anchor eliminates worry when the wind picks up or the need to reposition if it changes direction. I admit I haven't tried to screw it into my yard at home - I imagine this might not work very easily.

I also got a cool table that fits on the anchor. If you can go the extra cost, this proved very convenient to hold drinks and food and other things off the sand.

The umbrella sets up remarkably quickly (even with the table). It also breaks down easily, slides right into its carrier bag and takes up little space for storage in garage or car. It is light enough for even my 6 year old to sling over a shoulder and carry back from the beach.

This is more expensive than a lot of beach umbrellas you will find online or in stores. However, it is made well and appears very durable. I priced it at as many online locations as possible (wasn't available at any local store). It wasn't listed at Amazon then so I bought it at another site after comparing prices - make sure you figure in shipping. You may be able to find it locally now that its been out for a while. (I love you, Amazon, but price is price these days.)

Considering the rising cost of beach rental, (if the rental people are even around), as well as the UV protection, and if you are interested in skin health and beach comfort, in my opinion this is *well worth the cost*.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great product but TOO Small, November 28, 2007

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Patricia A. Heim "mom3X" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 6 ft Solar Guard Umbrella with Tilt and UPF 150+ (Misc.)

This product really works. It does not go down even in heavy winds. How ever, it is so small, it really is a one person umbrella.