Senz Umbrellas XXL, Pure Black, One Size

This umbrella is a BEAR to open and close.Requires extreme strength to open manuallyThere is a button to collapse the canopy buy you still have to struggle to fully close it as it requires strength, muscle and at the same time it's flapping all over the placeI'm in great shape and strong but it's still a hassle for me to operate thing thingVery poorly designedIt is wind proof, no issue with thatAnother problem is as a result of the unusual canopy shape, the water gets on your lower legs and feet, big timeThis product is a wind proof but piece of very expensive junk

Daily Burb to Downtown Chicago commuter here.Even though the Windy City originally got its name from political blowharding, it's becoming less and less unusual for 20-30 mph winds with gusts to 40-50 mph racing through the straight wind tunnels of high buildings and straight roads. Needless to say Chicago loves to devour umbrellas, and of course no one carries backups.After buying cheap umbrellas rendered useless many, many times, I decided to splurge and get something I hope will survive. Compared this one to the regular one since this one was sparse on reviews/pics relatively. I opted for the XXL since i'm a 6' guy with somewhat broad shoulders, and i like having an umbrella that can theoretically handle two people.It has now weathered a few gales now, and so far so good!Pros:Still gives to the wind, but much easier to control with its kite-like shape as to the radial parachute of most umbrellas. The swept back end slims the profile making it easier to navigate crowded sidewalks filled with other wide umbrellas. Though the occasional collision does still occur, but much less frequently. If you carry a backpack the extra length is nice to make sure everything stays dry. It can hold two people under it shoulder to shoulder, but the outlying shoulders may get a bit damp. If you have a three people to shelter I've found it handy to swing the back over whichever side the extra person is on. It's also quite a head turner, you'll definitely get a few looks. My overactive imagination likens the styling to an umbrella version of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk. (pics attached)Cons:The opening mechanism still leaves me flustered sometimes, but overall pretty interesting design. It's not exactly "Pure" black either. Definitely not as black as the product image displays. It's black, but not portal into the void black.The only improvements I'd ask for are a more intuitive/snappier opening, and a loop/hole on the handle so it could be hung to dry

Great umbrella! Easy to see. Withstands winds and hail. Folds and drys quickly. Lightweight for a massive umbrella. Big conversation starter. I would buy a second if I ever needed another.

It isn't as wide as I thought it would be. Also, the base of the XXL doesn't seemed to be designed to be used with the sens umbrella holder. It can be forced in just enough to stay in but the design of the retaining strip inside the umbrella holder does not match the design of the handle on the XXL model.

It’s unique, but should be larger for an xxl.

love my senz umbrella!

Disappointed in construction. I expected a solid metal center pole and instead received one with fiberglass/fiberglass like material. Otherwise it's constructed in a similar fashion as any other umbrella. This item also arrived broken in the center of the pole (shipping gotta love the post office and UPS!). I think if it had been made of metal, this would not have been so bad. Mayhaps crooked, but it still would've been useable.For me, this item was a flop, because if the center pole not being metal. This brought down the durability of the product in my eyes and I don't think if it had even made it undamaged, that it would've held up in the North Dakota weather I live in.

love the shape and the amount of coverage when using it for 2 people.

Superb product, I owned one of the previous designs from Senz and it has lasted two years. To be clear where I work it requires me to walk through a wind tunnel and being on the coast that wind tunnel gets to insane proportions at times. Before I bought the first product I often went through multiple decent umbrellas. The Senz umbrella lasted two years and even now is in a good enough state to be kept as a spare.This new design is not as ergonomic in the hand as the old umbrella in my opinion but even so it has also withstood the rigours thrown at it. It keeps me dry when other umbrellas left me wet, what more can I say than that!

I got the XXL Black senzIt's good in a storm, doesn't budge in the wind but for regular heavy rain you're better off with a golf umbrella.I found my totes big top folding umbrella does a better job when it's not windy. Also this is only suitable for one person, in addition it's heavy, but there are two handles on it and it's built well.I still like it and will continue using it but I recommend waterproof trousers if you are going to get this, it doesn't shield your legs at all really.

Very good quality and seems to cope fine with the wind. Water runs off it very well.What's irritating is that when its drying the lopsided shape is a pain to carry and I end up having to put the Velcro straps on otherwise my hand gets soaked. As a result you can't walk with it and dry it at the same time. It also can soak you when you're folding it.So a bit of a faff but I'm happy with it.

It certainlylooks different but quality is superb and I suspect it will last a lifetime.

Excellent umberrela very well made and sturdy the extra large is a really good size and comes with a really nice cover