Customer Reviews

Victorinox Automatic Umbrella,Black,One Size

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I got tried of purchasing cheap umbrellas and was hoping this umbrella would be as durable as my Swiss Army luggage, after all $37 is pretty pricey for a compact umbrella. I wasn't hoping for a miracle, but for it to last at least a rainy season or two. After a light gust, one of the skeleton ribs snapped and 1/2 of the umbrella had to be opened manually. A few weeks later, during normal use, something else internally broke and now it won't stay open. Definitely not worth the money.

I bought this thinking the brand and whatever is supposed to be titanium in this umbrella would mean it would last me for years. My previous umbrella (different brand) lasted me for 7 years before it finally gave out. That's how I justify paying $35 for an umbrella as I figure I can buy 1 good one that will last a long time, rather than one of those cheap $5 ones that barely survive a year. Basically the higher price makes up for getting a new umbrella every year. And the auto open/close system is a really great feature (especially the close).

Anyway, I bought one of these umbrellas and it only lasted a few months. I actually spent another $5 to mail it in to get it replaced under warranty. I am currently using the replacement they sent to me, and already it's starting to break again (after just a few uses). There appears to be a design flaw in the way the spines attach to the top spoke of the umbrella, as those are what break easily (they snap off the top spoke). 2 of mine have already detached so that when I close the umbrella, sometimes it doesn't close properly and it looks like the umbrella has a broken wing as another reviewer pointed out. This is how the umbrella breaks easily - it will start with 1 spine detaching, and then the rest quickly follow.

I was not at all satisfied with this umbrella. It was good and lightweight, but i only had to open it a couple times before the fabric began to detach itself from the metal ribs. i believe given the price of this umbrella, I should have been able to enjoy it for more than 1 week. Luckily the sellers were really understanding and facilitating in helping me to exchange it. Hopefully the one I have replaced it with is of a much better quality.

I sell Victorinox luggage. I KNOW that their luggage is of supreme quality. The hefty price of the luggage matches its quality. So when I needed an umbrella that would last me a long time, I was prepared to spend a lot. That's when I came across this. The hefty price tag for me was an indicator that it would probably be of top quality, since I would say that about their luggage.

Boy was I disappointed!!!!! At first it seemed great; auto open and close, fiberglass ribs, and of course, the trusted Victorinox seal of approval. THIS THING IS JUNK!!!! It broke at the ribs very very quickly. Not even 5 uses and it became useless. The handle felt flimsily too.

It's ok to spend a lot on something you believe will last, as we say in spanish "Lo barato sale caro" (Inexpensive things end up costing you), but this was contradicting! Expensive and of cheap quality. Sorry Victorinox, but not everything you make is worth the hefty price.

The Umbrella is very compact, light,yet very strong and easy to use . I purchased one for myself about three years ago and it is still functioning well and remains in a very good condition. The second one I recently acquired is for another member of my family to stop them borrowing mine,particularly when I need it myself.
In summary, a great and useful umbrella, albeit slightly overpriced, thus the four star rating.

I purchased two of the black Swiss Army umbrellas, one to keep in my work bag and one to keep at home. In less than 12 months, both umbrellas broke due to wind from lower Manhattan. Using the lifetime warranty from Swiss Army, I had both replaced at no cost. Well...the two replacements broke as well. The first replacement broke in the wind and the second umbrella broke when the elastic bands which spring the umbrella open broke. These umbrellas are POS.

I bought this umbrella 8 years ago to take on a walking tour of Canada. It was lightweight and sturdy in terrible rains on the trip. I use it every time it rains and it has always been dependable. Last week I opened it and rested it on the open car door while the car was still running - one of the ribs caught in the windshield wiper and broke. I am very sad because this has been well worth the money and is a bright, cheerful, dependable help to me in the rain.

Es de excelente calidad, pero me parece que es muy pequeña. Para el tamaño que posee pudiera ser un poco más grande, así sería un excelente paraguas.