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on April 20, 2017
I read about the Repel Easy Touch umbrella on a website that tests consumer products. Of the many umbrellas tested, this came out on top. After ordering and examining it, I can say with confidence that it is sturdily built with quality materials. It opens & closes with satisfying authority. The handle is dimpled & comfortable to hold. The fabric is treated with teflon, so it sheds rain. The canopy provides enough coverage, so you'll be well protected from the elements. I've spent twice as much on a German-designed umbrella, that was also well built, & this umbrella is it's equal in nearly every respect. Note: It has a little weight to it, & the heavy duty spring might make it a challenge for the elderly to close. Beyond that, what more could you want in an umbrella?
on April 25, 2017
So some back story... I had a couple cheap umbrellas lying around the house. I had one from over 10 years ago, worked good enough. However a few months ago the wind was so strong it broke the shaft in half between the handle and the top part. Was not happy, but had another cheap umbrella I bought in Amsterdam for 5 euros. The wind over there broke the support beams on the side, but worked enough to get around. About a week ago it finally gave out completely so I did what any person does these days, look online for reviews. After a little bit of research, this umbrella was the winner. People say it will survive heavy winds and is portable enough to carry around in my backpack. Also the piece of mind of a lifetime guarantee sold me on the product.
Got the umbrella a couple days ago and got a friendly message from the support team making sure I received the product as well as checking to make sure I am completely happy with the product. Definitely nice to see a company care about their products.
Woke up this morning to rain outside. It wasn't windy, but raining enough to give this umbrella a test drive. I walked outside for around 20 minutes this morning in the rain and here's what I noticed:
Completely dry after walking around
With a slight breeze, I didn't notice any issues
When going inside I did a quick spin of the umbrella and the canopy appears mostly dry except for a little condensation of portion that is folded over, which surprised me how much the material repels the water
Overall so far I am impressed. :-)
Got the umbrella a couple days ago and got a friendly message from the support team making sure I received the product as well as checking to make sure I am completely happy with the product. Definitely nice to see a company care about their products.
Woke up this morning to rain outside. It wasn't windy, but raining enough to give this umbrella a test drive. I walked outside for around 20 minutes this morning in the rain and here's what I noticed:
Completely dry after walking around
With a slight breeze, I didn't notice any issues
When going inside I did a quick spin of the umbrella and the canopy appears mostly dry except for a little condensation of portion that is folded over, which surprised me how much the material repels the water
Overall so far I am impressed. :-)
on January 26, 2017
I waited to write this review until I really tested it. And I did! We had some strong wind and heavy rain the past two days and this umbrella held strong. It did not even flip once (unlike my previous three umbrellas, which I had to throw out after a strong wind and rain day). I am very happy with the Repel Umbrella!
on April 6, 2016
I absolutely love this umbrella. It's strong, easy to use, compact, and looks nice.
Edit: after a while the umbrella got stuck and I have to push on it in a way I'm not supposed to to get it to do what it's supposed to do.
2nd Edit: The seller of this product sent me an email letting me know she would give me a refund for the product. I took her up on the offer and I want to say that I think my problem was probably just a fluke judging from how nice everything else about the umbrella is. I wouldn't hesitate buying from this seller despite me having this problem.
Edit: after a while the umbrella got stuck and I have to push on it in a way I'm not supposed to to get it to do what it's supposed to do.
2nd Edit: The seller of this product sent me an email letting me know she would give me a refund for the product. I took her up on the offer and I want to say that I think my problem was probably just a fluke judging from how nice everything else about the umbrella is. I wouldn't hesitate buying from this seller despite me having this problem.
on June 28, 2016
This is a very durable umbrella! I took it out for the first time for a few days in a rainstorm with heavy winds. It withstood the elements very well. A strong gust of wind did not cause the umbrella to invert and caused no visible damage whatsoever. Plus, the lifetime warranty can't be beat. I will probably order several of these later this year as christmas gifts to my friends and family.
on December 22, 2015
My old umbrella was falling part, so was looking for a strong, reliable new one. I was extremely impressed by the Repel umbrella. it opens very easily with the red button, and also is very easy to close and put away. The umbrella is very sturdy, and doesn't buckle at all from strong winds or rain. It comes with a really nice Repel carrying case, which I have included with the attached pictures of my umbrella.
I would strongly recommend this umbrella, for someone looking for a strong, easy to use, reliable product.
I would strongly recommend this umbrella, for someone looking for a strong, easy to use, reliable product.
on May 23, 2016
The little umbrella held up in the gusty wind on the second floor at the Eiffel Tower. It was raining cats and dogs when we were up there, and the Teflon kept us dry while we were taking photos. The automatic open and close buttons are convenient as well. We are very pleased with our purchase!
on July 29, 2016
NYC just had a major storm with some of the heaviest winds I've seen and I just took a walk in it to the subway with this umbrella. I'm actually waiting for a train and writing this review.
Umbrella held up extremely well in the rain/wind combo and is very sturdy. Didn't wobble at all when a nice wind hit, as cheaper umbrellas would do. By the time I reached the subway platform, my umbrella dried off faster than my North Face boots, a huge plus for me.
Only thing about this umbrella is that it's a bit on the narrow side so, as a stocky guy, my left elbow got wet. The measurements were very clear in the product description so it's my fault there. I don't mind the smaller size though - helps to not have a giant umbrella when walking through NYC.
I would highly recommend this product but be wearing if you're a bit taller or wider.
Umbrella held up extremely well in the rain/wind combo and is very sturdy. Didn't wobble at all when a nice wind hit, as cheaper umbrellas would do. By the time I reached the subway platform, my umbrella dried off faster than my North Face boots, a huge plus for me.
Only thing about this umbrella is that it's a bit on the narrow side so, as a stocky guy, my left elbow got wet. The measurements were very clear in the product description so it's my fault there. I don't mind the smaller size though - helps to not have a giant umbrella when walking through NYC.
I would highly recommend this product but be wearing if you're a bit taller or wider.
on October 23, 2016
It hadn't rained for many months in California. Come to think of it, I had not experienced rain bad enough for years. People would think you were crazy if you had an umbrella out in Los Angeles.
Now, out here in the midwest, it rains a lot. One minute it will be sunny, but then you see these dark clouds slowly moving in, the sun is blocked, and suddenly it's raining like a faucet. From my apartment I can see the poor souls running to escape the downpour; others just walk and deal with it. This is a great umbrella. Not only is it effective in keeping me dry, it helped me keep another girl caught in the rain dry, also, along with her number! It didn't work out, unfortunately.
This umbrella is an excellent choice. I was choosing between this with the DuPont coating and another with a purported self-closing mechanism, and opted to buy this for the water repellent coating. It comes with a pouch that can be useful for storage, but I wouldn't put a damp umbrella inside. The handle is comfortable; it has a gentle, soft rubbery texture, similar to gaming or computer mice, so it provides some extra gripping power when it's windy out there. Pushing the button will open it with some force, but then you do have to push upward to lock the umbrella open. Closing is similar in that you have to push down on the umbrella and handle to have it click close. And I would agree that the DuPont coating does make a big difference. You will be able to shake a significant portion of the water off, and indoors when you leave it open, it will dry quickly.
Now, out here in the midwest, it rains a lot. One minute it will be sunny, but then you see these dark clouds slowly moving in, the sun is blocked, and suddenly it's raining like a faucet. From my apartment I can see the poor souls running to escape the downpour; others just walk and deal with it. This is a great umbrella. Not only is it effective in keeping me dry, it helped me keep another girl caught in the rain dry, also, along with her number! It didn't work out, unfortunately.
This umbrella is an excellent choice. I was choosing between this with the DuPont coating and another with a purported self-closing mechanism, and opted to buy this for the water repellent coating. It comes with a pouch that can be useful for storage, but I wouldn't put a damp umbrella inside. The handle is comfortable; it has a gentle, soft rubbery texture, similar to gaming or computer mice, so it provides some extra gripping power when it's windy out there. Pushing the button will open it with some force, but then you do have to push upward to lock the umbrella open. Closing is similar in that you have to push down on the umbrella and handle to have it click close. And I would agree that the DuPont coating does make a big difference. You will be able to shake a significant portion of the water off, and indoors when you leave it open, it will dry quickly.
