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| |  | Golf Umbrellas | | Home » » | | | | | | Colors: | | | | | Description: | | GustBuster's Metro umbrella is the choice for people on-the-go. The Metro's sheath doubles as a backpack or sling it over your shoulder. It's strong too. Afterall, it is a GustBuster. The Metro features: Automatic open 16 inches long folded, 22 inches long open Opens to 43 inch canopy Pinchless open & close release system Award winning double-canopy design Patented temper-hardened steel joint connectors Hardened steel, hexagonal ribs and reinforced shaft prevent crimping and snapping Sheath doubles for backpack or over-the-shoulder carrying Take along in briefcase or purse Sure grip comfort handle Wind-tested by College of Aeronautics to 55 mph Limited manufacturer's lifetime warranty (see warranty card for details) Available in Black, Navy, Red, and Dark Tan. For a larger view of this item, please click on the picture(s). | | | Features: | |
• Extra-sturdy folding umbrella with award-winning 43-inch double-canopy design
• Patented temper-hardened steel joint connectors and hexagonal hardened-steel ribs
• Carrying sheath doubles as a backpack or shoulder sling; fits in briefcase or purse
• Wind-tested to 55 miles per hour; pinchless open and close release system
• Sure-grip comfort handle; measures 22 inches long when open; lifetime warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 16.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 98 reviews |
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 Mistake.Oct 12, 2008
This umbrella is a waste of money and a piece of garbage.
I unfortunately lost what seems to be a great umbrella that's just not made anymore and purchased this one. Mistake. I had to re-glue the tips on to the frame of the umbrella in two spots, twice.
Would never purchase this brand again.
ShedRain. It's the way to go. Lesson learned.
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 Nice look but poor qualityOct 05, 2008
I recently purchased this umbrella from Amazon.com. I was excited to use it the first time - worked great and impressed me with its rain/wind protection. But my happiness was short-lived - during the second storm (heavy rain) - it broke (one of the "composite" frames that support the awning) while opening the umbrella! I have just returned the item and have requested a refund. (I do treat my umbrellas with care - my last, and still in use-Wilson golf umbrella has been with me since 1998 and still works great).
 Excellent travel umbrellaOct 03, 2008
This is my third one of these umbrellas (I tend to lose them). I carry it when travelling; it is small enough to pack in my computer bag, yet large enough to keep me dry. I find the product to be well made and reliable, and I particularly like the "gust-buster" double canopy.
Good design, but poor, shoddily-constructed materialsSep 26, 2008
I'm not particularly rough with umbrellas -- in the past, I've only had umbrellas damaged in extreme weather. But this GustBuster sustained two broken pieces before it saw its first drop of rain. Before I had even opened the umbrella the first time, the plastic tip on the top had shattered (after withstanding a drop of several inches onto carpet), AND the strap had broken (during normal handling). This was a depressing introduction to a product I had just bought.
Actual use of the umbrella is fine, in spite of the hole in the center of the top due to the broken tip. The mechanism works well, although lack of a push-button close is disappointing. Size of the umbrella is as I expected.
I feel like I have to be extra-gentle with this umbrella, and I keep wondering what part is going to break next. There are many higher-quality umbrellas out there for a similar price.
Maybe mine was defective, but...Sep 26, 2008
After putting it to it's first test of steady rain and 10-20mph winds, the umbrella failed to survive the one-block walk from my building to the subway station. The inner supports had all disconnected from the center hub prior to the first time I tried to close the umbrella, and began to cut through the upper fabric. This led to most of the connecting pins along the outer spokes (which look like they were made from the same metal wire as paper-clips) falling free and rendering the thing completely useless. Total life-span of this product? 83 seconds. I hope mine was simply a rare defective model, but I will never purchase another umbrella from this company again, and hope that no other people who buy this product experience the same catastrophic failure as quickly as I did.
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