Pros & Cons
Pros
A bit on the heavy side to have in your handbag but worth it if want an umbrella that has your back. I recomend it for commuting as fulton tornado is a bit too heavy due to bigger size. Replacement order placed within 24 hours of umbrella breaking.
It looks nice, opens and closes easily. The treated cover makes it very quick-drying.
Really impressed with the product. Quality is acceptable - value for money. Very very sturdy.
Cons
The locking mechanism at the bottom in the handle is rubbish. Design is bizarre as there is a gap in the top where the two pieces of material overlap. Build quality is poor, it's very wobbly and rattles all the time, just feels loose to be honest.
Used once and sent back. Whilst i was likely unlucky and amazon refunded it for me, i am hesitant to order another.
Only about third or fourth time opening. Couldn't collapse fully or lock out canopy. Sprang open when the cover was removed.
Highlights
Quality
The build quality is good, opening/closing mechanism is alright and they keep the rain away.
Quality is acceptable - value for money.
The treated cover makes it very quick-drying.
Competitiveness
Smaller than a golf brolly obviously so it's only going to shelter one person.
Less sturdy than a larger brolly, but with less windage and the inbuilt vents it should survive a strongish wind.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I find it a bit hard to close it up think it could be just abit stiff
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The umbrella seemed sturdy on arrival but one of the ribs broke after just a few times of using possibly due to a manufacturing fault
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The ribs last longer than many umbrellas due to the carbon fiber parts but the remaining metal parts can still rust and eventually fail
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However there is the chance of accidental pressing of the auto openclose button which may lead to accidental closure of the umbrella
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is not the lightest umbrella for its size
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do not like that that to close the handle you need a lot of strength and have to push it from the wet top getting your hands wet anyway
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Handle has to be closed to be able to push open the umbrella again
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The umbrellas not yet had many outings