EasyGo Beach Umbrella

The umbrella is great! We have only used it a few times but haven't had any issues with it. It's simple to set up and held up to some pretty strong wind gusts off the lake. It stayed in place and was easy to transport in the bag that's included with the carrying strap. The material is sturdy and it provided ample shade. Would definitely recommend this umbrella.

The upper pole is held to the lower pole by a plastic lever that when engaged creates a friction fit with the upper pole. The problem is that with just the slightest breeze, the umbrella poles separate and the top portion of the umbrella goes airborne. Other than that the umbrella is great. the bottom pole screws into the ground very easy and provides plenty of shade for 3 people but if you have any wind at all you will be packing it up.

Just as advertised. We have had one like this for years and the only difference is the screw at the bottom is shorter. Otherwise this is a super cool umbrella that stays put and gives lost of shade. I highly recommend it.

I returned this umbrella because I had to struggle to lower it when winds kicked up.There is a button intended to release the umbrella, but I could not get it to yield.I had to take the whole thing out of its stand and put it still open and upside downon the ground. Too dicey. Hated to give it back because the colors are so joyful.

THIS UMBRELLA WORKS !..... and HOW TO MAKE A BASE TO HOLD IT IN THE WIND -- REVIEW PART 2 - BASE BUCKETThis 8' umbrella is a must for the beach, for two or us with recliner chairs. The summer wind off the Gulf of Mexico at Ft. Pickens, (Pensacola) FL on a sunny day is a constant 20 to 30 mph (measured with an anemometer), from 10 am to 4 pm. The 16 heavy duty fiberglass ribs hold the umbrella rigidly, while the edge flaps and the wind vents vibrate wildly the whole time like something from a Dr. Seuss movie. This umbrella is Iron Clad Tough !As mentioned by others, anchoring this umbrella, or ANY other one, against such a wind can be a challenge.HERE IS ONE WAY YOU CAN DO IT:(REFER TO THE ATTACHED PHOTOS -- IN ORIGINAL REVIEW -- PART 1 -- FOR DETAILS ALONG THE WAY for FIXES 1 thru 5) ........... REVIEW PART 1 can be found in the reviews for this identical umbrella sold "by EasyGoUmbrella". This is usually the very first 8' umbrella shown in the listing.I have prepared my umbrella for blustery days at the beach by making SIX modifications to the umbrella support system as follows:1. FIX #1: Add a PVC "sleeve" to cover and strengthen the Upper part of the umbrella support pole.This is detailed in photos # 1 thru 4. (Photo numbers are shown in a pink box, usually at the upper right corner of the photo. These numbers are provided so you can follow the sequence, in case they get out of order in the Review).(Refer to REVIEW PART 1 for FIX #1 PHOTOS).2. FIX #2: Add a PVC "sleeve" to cover and strengthen the Lower part of the umbrella support pole. This is detailed in photo # 5, (and continued as part of fix #3).(Refer to REVIEW PART 1 for FIX #2 PHOTOS).3. FIX #3: Strengthen the fastening of the Sand Auger to the Lower pole section.This is detailed in photos # 6 thru 10.(Refer to REVIEW PART 1 for FIX #3 PHOTOS).4. FIX #4: Install a Hitch Pin to join the Upper Pole section to the Lower pole section more securely. This is detailed in photos # 11 thru 16.(Refer to REVIEW PART 1 for FIX #4 PHOTOS).5. FIX #5: Install an eyebolt in the Upper Pole section under the umbrella canopy, to allow attaching a hold down rope. This is detailed in photos # 17 thru 21.(Refer to REVIEW PART 1 for FIX #5 PHOTOS, except PHOTO #21 is in this PART 2).NOTES:a. Fix #4 (the Hitch Pin) could be skipped, so long as the Hold Down Rope in Fix #5 is used.b. If you use Fix #5, the sand auger is not needed either, as the hold down rope run thru the eyebolt and tied to the Base Bucket handle will do the job. But, if the sand auger is removed, the pole will have to be buried in the sand thru the hole in the bottom of the bucket for about 6" to 8", for stability of the pole. This reduces the useful height under the umbrella. I therefore recommend the sand auger be left on the bottom pole section. If the umbrella is to be used in a backyard patio application on a table with a mounting hole, then the sand auger can be removed by removing the bolt and PVC strengthener installed as FIXES # 2 and #3. It is probably less hassle just to have a second umbrella for the backyard location.6. FIX #6: The BUCKET BASEUse a 5 gallon plastic bucket, such as a painter's bucket, or buy one new at the Big Blue Store, or the Big Orange Store.Cut holes in the bucket and the lid as shown in the photos, and attach three layers of plywood to the lid, using bolts and nuts. Two and one-half of these layers of plywood will be fixed to the lid, and 1/2 of the third (top) layer will be removable, to allow inserting the umbrella lower pole through the lid.This construction is detailed in photos # 22 thru 40.[ It is to be noted here that I DID NOT invent the Base Bucket concept. Here is how it happened: my friends Spence and Eileen were enjoying their new 8' Beach Umbrella, from AMAZON, at the Beach, but the wind kept blowing their umbrella away, as was happening to many other umbrellas at the Beach that day. After experiencing this annoyance several times, with Spence resetting the umbrella each time, Eileen turned to Spence and lifted her sunglasses, saying, "Honey, you know those 5 gallon buckets you are saving in the attic?..... can you use one of them and make us a Base for this Umbrella to anchor it in the sand?" And so, Spence did as he was told, and the world is better for it today. So be it known, that Eileen is the Inventor here. Spence also added the PVC support for the Upper Pole section.Being an Engineer, I just improved on their original design.]

This is my second Easy Go Umbrella. The only weak point is the knuckle that allows the umbrella to be positioned on an angle. The button that keeps the poll straight is loose and works it's way out. If it comes out and gets lost, the umbrella is difficult, if not impossible, to use easily.Other than that, the tubes are heavy duty and long lasting, and the canapie is durable extremely efficient at reducing UV rays from coming through which keeps you cooler on a really hot day.It is a shame because everything about the umbrella is top notch, except for the knuckle. That needs to be fixed before I can endorse it with 5 stars.

LOVE this umbrella! Was perfect size, easy to use and stayed up all day for our week at the NC beach. Fun, vibrant colors make it easy to spot on the beach. Large enough to offer plenty of shade. Lightweight and stores nicely in carrying bag, making it convenient for carry to and from the beach.

We ordered this umbrella to replace another on our shave ice cart. Whereas it looks nice, the first gust of wind bent it in half.