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1. Kirby says

   I ordered this product 3 weeks ago and still haven’t received it, it actually hasn’t shipped as of yet???? By the time I get it, I’m afraid the rain season will be over and snow will arrive.

   January 3, 2010, 10:59 am
2. Quader says

   Quite simply the best umbrellas I’ve ever owned. I guess everybody recognizes the quality because every time I leave one anywhere out of sight for more than a few minutes it gets stolen! Even at the golf club for goodness sake! It’s not like the people there can’t afford any umbrella they want…

   The only caution that I have is that if you are a golfer make sure you get the fiberglas shaft model as there are other shaft types and the people selling them don’t always make that clear.

   January 3, 2010, 11:13 pm
3. Irvine says

   The first time I tried the umbrella out we were having high wind warnings, and I was very pleased because the umbrella did NOT invert! My only complaint is that it is hard to open and close. I wold have preferred an automatic opener.

   January 4, 2010, 10:40 am
4. O'Niell says

   I bought this umbrella a year ago from Amazon. I live on the waterfront in Jersey City and it is incredibly windy in the area, very strong winds and rain, sometimes so strong you can barely walk. I see all the time people with their umbrella reversed, trashcans full of broken umbrellas, people struggling to hold their umbrellas. Most often I can walk holding it with only one hand and I am fine with it, it has never flipped nor even shown any sign it would flip.

   It is very spacious so for two people it is great, protects very well from the wind and the heavy rain. After a year of having it and using it extensively it still feel very sturdy and is in excellent shape, velcros still here and solid, handle didn’t move a bit, nothing loose on it. I would highly recommend it.

   January 4, 2010, 11:17 pm
5. MacIsaac says

   GustBuster is a great umbrella. A lot of careful considerations went into its construction. It is big enough to keep the rain out and the design prevents the umbrella from flipping inside out when heavy winds blow. I like the 2 velcro straps to secure the top and bottom of the umbrella when folded up. Also, I have not lost the umbrella since it is large and very brightly (but not distastefully) colored.

   January 5, 2010, 10:32 am
6. Fritchen says

   This umbrella has an excellent cost/benefit ratio. It’s big enough for the days of heavy rain and/or for two or three persons, the color is great because it looks diferent from most umbrellas, the material is good also.

   The only complain i have is that it is a little loose in the ends so it is kind of easy to have one of them out, anyway they are also easy to put on the rigth place.

   January 5, 2010, 10:35 pm
7. Rouse says

   Five seconds was all it took for this umbrella to upturn itself, breaking its ribs. I had to throw it away immediately. A golf umbrella that can’t take even a mild wind is a waste of money. Didn’t last five seconds.

   January 6, 2010, 11:08 am
8. Fontenot says

   This is a nice big umbrella that can keep you and a friend dry in the rain. It is larger than most, but does not take up a lot of space when closed. Great to use when walking old people into doctor appointments.

   January 6, 2010, 10:38 pm
9. Dolbee says

   We’ve used our Gustbuster umbrella a few times and it broke! The plastic hinges are prone to braking so handle with care. The ubrella has a warranty, but it will cost you $10 and shipping to get it fixed. I’ve had other golf type umbrellas with metal hinges that lasted a very long time, so be advised and treat with care.

   January 7, 2010, 10:38 am
10. Kimball says

    I have two sons in elementary school. They are not permitted to carry umbrellas on the school bus, so rather than haul three umbrellas back to house after waiting with them on a rainy day, I purchased a GustBuster. It’s fantastic. All three of us can fit under the umbrella comfortably and stay drier than with individual smaller umbrellas. This is a great purchase for moms who may have to wait at a rainy school bus stop. I’m planning to purchase one for our crossing guard as a gift.

    January 7, 2010, 10:58 pm
11. Sinsheimer says

    I build specialty umbrella holders….except for one problem this is the best umbrella….anywhere….period. It works as advertised in the wind and they will work with you on color combinations. The shipping is blindingly fast and the vocal interface is great. Oh yeah….the one problem….the rubber in the handles smells bad! I take the handles off anyway so it doesen’t bother me for long but if I left the rubber handle on I would have to do something with it.

    January 8, 2010, 10:39 am
12. Quaternik says

    The item I ordered from Amazon was extremely nice and certainly worth ordering. I ordered the 62” umbrella which is beautiful and worth ordering. Its an item which is useable and keeps its appeal. I would order it again, if necessary.

    January 8, 2010, 11:18 pm
13. Leighton says

    This may be a good umbrella. I will never know.

    As soon as I opened it I discovered the large company logo on one panel of the umbrella. (I’ve posted a picture of the umbrella with logo with the other customer images above.) If the company wants me to carry around their advertising, they should put me on their advertising payroll. I would not have objected to a small tasteful logo, but not this garish ad.

    I returned the umbrella for a refund. Too bad, because it may be a good umbrella.

    One additional comment: This umbrella takes a significant amount of energy to open it. It may not be suitable for someone with impaired arm strength.

    January 9, 2010, 10:33 am
14. Sacks says

    Not as large as a golf umbrella, but big enough for one person. I use this too as a “sun” umbrella since it looks summery. The quality is great and it opens quite easily and quickly at the push of a button. It’s also very attractive.

    January 9, 2010, 11:02 pm
15. Bright says

    You cannot break it! It is too awesome and strong! Do not go into any rain without the Gust Buster!

    January 10, 2010, 10:59 am
16. Dixon says

    I bought this to use when I walk our Borzoi, Lara, on windy and rainy days. It does the job nicely…

    January 10, 2010, 11:11 pm
17. Bell says

    Works great in windy conditions. It doesn’t turn inside-out in the strongest winds. Very durable construction.

    I like the navy blue color. I also like the fact that it no longer has the logo on the umbrella panels so it has a clean, professional look.

    No more getting wet!

    January 11, 2010, 11:19 am
18. Greco says

    I was out in the rain the other day and the wind was picking up but I had no fear, the GustBuster was here. I could feel the wind tugging at it but you could tell the wind was no match, especially with the J handle. The handle and the tip of the Umbrella scratch pretty easy so be careful but other than that, it’s an awesome umbrella. I’ll recommend it to anyone.

    January 11, 2010, 11:01 pm

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