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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.
OCtheBeach.com is your online resource forthe beach umbrellas you may need for hanging out on the beach in Ocean City. To save time and money you can shop right here; click the beach umbrellas below for more information about them or for any of the other "beach stuff" shown.
Beach Umbrellas
The Cinzano 6 ft. Beach Umbrella is the perfect solution for beating the heat. This beach-pole umbrella features the latest in aluminum frame design with three points of tilt articulation. A sturdy multi-ribbed undercarriage suppor... [Read more]
The 8 ft. Blue Gradation Patio or Beach Sand Umbrella provides a bright cheerful spot of shade wherever you happen to be in the sun. A three-position tilt collarmakes it easy to provide yourself shade at the beach or on the patio. ... [Read more]
Add color to future beach excursions with the Parasol 6.6 ft. Argentario Red Beach Umbrella. An aluminum pole with a sand screw tip supports 8 metal ribs and a striped polyester canopy. The included matching carrying bag makes pack... [Read more]
Claim your spot at the beach with the Parasol 6.6 ft. Argentario Blue Beach Umbrella. An aluminum pole with a sand screw tip supports 8 metal ribs and a striped polyester canopy in shades of blue. The included matching carrying bag... [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]
The tilting Parasol 8 ft. Gradation Blue Awning Stripe Beach Umbrella includes two aluminum poles for home and beach use. The first is a standard patio pole and the second is a pole with a sand screw tip. A striped polyester canopy... [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]
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]
Take South American resort style to new destinations with the Parasol 6 ft. Palapa Beach Umbrella - Brown. This push-up umbrella with a tilting head includes a fluted aluminum pole and a palapa-style canopy made from polypropylene ... [Read more]
With your 2 Rio Ripcurl Stripe Beach Chairs and 2 Blue Umbrellas, you and a friend are sure to be prepared for a sunny day at the beach. With seats able to support up to 250 lbs. and able to fully recline, your comfort is guarantee... [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]
You won't get stuck out in the sun with your 2 Rio Ripcurl Stripe Hi-Boy Beach Chairs and 2 Blue Umbrellas. You and a friend can enjoy the comfort of the reclining chairs and the soothing shade of your personal 4-foot diameter ... [Read more]
Don't forget that sunscreen but the Rio Total Sun Block 7 ft. Beach Umbrella is just what you need to stay out of those unforgiving summer rays. This beach umbrella has a 7-foot square cover which has been lab tested to block 9... [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]
Bumming on the beach is a beautiful thing, especially if you're chilling under the Coral Coast 7.5 Ft. Beach Umbrella. Featuring a freestanding, white aluminum pole, this versatile umbrella has a spacious 7.5-foot canopy that o... [Read more]
About Fiberbuilt UmbrellasFiberBuilt Umbrellas is dedicated to manufacturing state of the art fiberglass ribbed umbrellas for use at hotels, condominiums, country clubs and restaurants as well as many other locations requiring cont... [Read more]
Tired of those it's-really-sunny-on-this-beach-and-I-could-use- some-shade blues? Well, thankfully, we've got something blue to cure your sweltering summer blues: The Copa 6 ft. Oxford Tilt Beach Umbrella with Vent - Pacifi... [Read more]
A day at the beach isn't perfect without your own place to get away from the sun. That's why you need the Ostrich 6.5 ft. Beach Umbrella, a classic beach umbrella that'll be your new beach buddy. Crafted with durable po... [Read more]