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The original "wind proof", October 29, 2005

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The GustBuster was the first of the "wind-proof" umbrellas and remains one of the best. I especially like the fiberglass "ends" and the way they are attacted to the umbrella by elastic "bands" that help cushion the shock of a suddent gust of wind.

Two minor cirticisms: I HAVE had problems in the past with the rivets popping loose. And I think the handle is just a bit on the small size. You notice this when it gets really windy and you are "struggling" to hold onto the umbrella. But other umbrellas would have folded up at this point.

Overall, a good value. This is my second one. My first still sits in the car and has taken a lot of abuse over the years. It still works fine.

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GustBuster Metro 43-Inch Automatic Umbrella B000AMXQVI GustBuster GustBuster Metro 43-Inch Automatic Umbrella Sports & Outdoors The original "wind proof" The GustBuster was the first of the "wind-proof" umbrellas and remains one of the best. I especially like the fiberglass "ends" and the way they are attacted to the umbrella by elastic "bands" that help cushion the shock of a suddent gust of wind.

Two minor cirticisms: I HAVE had problems in the past with the rivets popping loose. And I think the handle is just a bit on the small size. You notice this when it gets really windy and you are "struggling" to hold onto the umbrella. But other umbrellas would have folded up at this point.

Overall, a good value. This is my second one. My first still sits in the car and has taken a lot of abuse over the years. It still works fine. Frank S "Frank S" October 29, 2005

Overall: 5

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Initial post: Mar 26, 2011 12:58:03 PM PDT

sue says:

Can you update us on how it has held up?

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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 26, 2011 4:41:05 PM PDT

Frank S says:

Sure ... it held up fairly well, but two things: 1.) over time I really did find the handle too small and 2.) the handles (I've owned several) all seemed to break or the lanyard came lose at some point. I've switched to a ShedRain and been very satisfied. It seems the superior product.

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