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A Beach Umbrella Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Beach Holiday
Are you fed up with looking for a small patch of shade to sit in on the beach? Maybe jostling with your partner to squeeze yourselves in? Well, you can now say goodbye to struggling to fit in the shade. A good beach umbrella will provide enough shade for you and your partner to sit comfortably in beach chairs, with room for the kids to play in the sand in front, protected from the fierceness of the sun above. You will also enjoy protection from blowing sand. All in all you will have a much more comfortable beach experience if you take along a good umbrella.
Beach umbrellas usually come in attractive, vibrant colors which not only look good, but also make good markers for youngsters to return to on the beach.
When shopping for a beach umbrella, look for a good-sized one - an 8 foot diameter is a good baseline. Dull anodized aluminum is a good choice for the pole, being rust-free and light-weight. Many umbrellas have anchor spiraling at the end of the pole, for extra sturdiness in the sand.
A good choice of material for the ribs is fiberglass, and make sure there are enough ribs to make the umbrella sturdy and safe. Sixteen ribs are usually sufficient for a sturdy, long-lasting umbrella.
The best umbrellas come with adjustable metal tilts so you can set the umbrella at the optimal angle to cast the maximum shadow. The umbrella covering itself can be made from various materials - a popular choice is weatherproof polyester coated with Teflon. Look also for vents in the canopy which allow for air release and help prevent the umbrella from inverting.
Finally, your ideal beach umbrella will have some provision for transportation and storage - look for an umbrella that comes with its own light-weight fabric carrying bag.
A good beach umbrella is an attractive fashion accessory which will turn heads on the beach - believe me, people sweltering in the full glare of the sun will be very envious. Even more importantly, it will offer protection to you and your family from the potentially harmful rays of the sun, and make the beach experience what it was always meant to be - a fun, relaxing time for the family to bond. Especially if you have young children with you, you will not regret the investment you made in your beach umbrella.
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Beach Umbrellas
Bring shade with you wherever you go with the Blue Clamp-On Beach Umbrella. This 4-foot octagonal canopy is made of 75-denier polyester fabric. This fabric has a sun-protection factor of 50. For this reason, this umbrella is recogn... [Read more]
Enjoy a hot summer day beneath the shelter of the 6 ft. Campari Logo Beach Umbrella. This beach-pole umbrella makes a statement with the official Campari logo on a durable vinyl shade material. The frame features the latest in qual... [Read more]
Season after season you'll want to come back outside to enjoy the Miller Genuine Draft 6 ft. Beach Umbrella. This beach-pole umbrella features the official MGD logo on a durable vinyl shade material that resists the weather. Th... [Read more]
The tilting Parasol 8 ft. Gradation Orange Beach Umbrella includes two aluminum poles for double duty. The first is a standard patio pole good for backyard use and the second is a sand screw pole ready for some beach action. A stri... [Read more]
Whether in Australia or Alabama the Fosters Lager 6 ft. Beach Umbrella provides wonderful protection from the sun to keep you and your drink nice and cool. This beach-pole umbrella features the official Foster's logo on a heavy... [Read more]
Show off your stripes the next time you're at the beach with the tilting Parasol 7 ft. Lime Stripe Beach Umbrella. Lime, blue, and yellow stripes circle the polyester canopy. The aluminum pole with a sand screw tip includes a l... [Read more]
The 6 ft. Cabana Stripe Beach Umbrella can add some bright summer style wherever you decide to use it. This beach-pole umbrella features your choice of vivid stripes on a weather-resistant solution-dyed super-heavyweight acrylic ma... [Read more]
Hit the beach in style and comfort with your 2 Rio Hibiscus Beach Chairs + 1 Ripcurl Stripe Umbrella and 1 Anchor and a friend by your side. The lightweight aluminum frame seats fully recline for that perfect tan and unmatched comf... [Read more]
You won't want to enjoy those summer days without your 2 Rio Hibiscus Beach Chairs and 2 Blue Umbrellas after you've experienced the supreme comfort and style. With a pair of seats and umbrellas to keep you and a friend mad... [Read more]
Become the true beach bum that you have always wanted to be with your 2 Rio Ombre Big Kahuna Beach Chairs and 2 Blue Umbrellas. Perfect for those hot summer days, this set will have you sitting back in style and comfort with its al... [Read more]
Those blistering summer days never felt so good with your 2 Rio Blue Deluxe Beach Chairs + 1 Ripcurl Stripe Umbrella and 1 Anchor. Don't let the sun get to you, just pop open that 6-foot diameter umbrella and enjoy glorious sha... [Read more]
The design of the spectacular 6-Foot Palapa Beach Umbrella calls to mind golden beaches and calm blue skies. It's a cheerful addition to any pool or beachside scene! The umbrella's thatch material is a fibrillated polypropy... [Read more]
The Rio Calypso Print Beach Umbrella is party sized. This beach umbrella offers a six-foot diameter cool, shady spot that adjusts to keep you comfortable. It has an incredible 100 plus sun protection factor, as well as five adjusta... [Read more]
A tilt feature on a beach umbrella is somewhat of a rare thing but it comes standard on the Classic 6-ft. Beach Umbrella. This umbrella has a durable 2-piece aluminum pole with a pointed bottom for easy placement in the sand. It of... [Read more]
Keep your skin youthful and burn free with the Rio Total Sun Block Clamp-On Beach Umbrella providing the shade you need. Fully collapsible for easy transport this beach umbrella has a 7 panel design to ensure superior personal shad... [Read more]
Until the moon comes out seek shelter from the sun under the Blue Moon 6 ft. Beach Umbrella. This beach-pole umbrella makes a statement with the official Blue Moon logo on a durable PVC vinyl shade material. The frame features the ... [Read more]
Don't get stuck looking like a lobster and bring home your Rio Ripcurl Stripe 6 ft. Sun Blocking Beach Umbrella today. With a 6-foot diameter umbrella and a push button tilting feature, you are sure to stay out of the way of th... [Read more]
The Killian's Irish Red 6 ft. Beach Umbrella keeps everything protected from the sun - you your friends and your beverage of choice. This beach-pole umbrella features the official Killian's Irish Red logo on a durable vinyl... [Read more]
Make the most of the long summer days underneath the protection of the Molson Canadian 6 ft. Beach Umbrella. This beach-pole umbrella shows which cold one you prefer with the official Molson logo on a durable PVC vinyl shade materi... [Read more]
You'll wonder how you ever got along without the Beach Umbrella Sand Anchor. Built of sturdy fiberglass and nylon, this Umbrella Sand Anchor is nonetheless lightweight and easy to toss along with your other beach necessities. J... [Read more]
Even if you're nowhere near the coast, lounging beneath the sea-colored Rio Teal Solid Beach Umbrella will make you feel like you are. Stake this beach umbrella into the ground, whether it's at the beach, lakeside, or even ... [Read more]
