Stay Dry on the Course with a 48-Inch Automatic Golf Umbrella

Alex: Stood the tests of gusts, wind, rain, time! 5 YEARS and going strong!

United States on Aug 06, 2023

Prefer Natural Health: I just purchased this umbrella to replace one I had just like it , but had broken.I like this umbrella a lot. It’s great for walking in wind , rain, snow and large enough to keep me dry head to toe. Reason for 4 star/not 5 is because it doesn’t last a lifetime (as advertised). I had an umbrella just like this. It lasted several years,but last year the closing lock mechanism broke. I used it a few more times, until the entire framework snapped apart.

United States on Jul 08, 2023

Cy: I really like these umbrellas. They are a bit big and heavy, so may not be good for everyone, but they hold up well to strong winds and they look very nice and are very well built.

Canada on Jun 04, 2018

Henry S: After enduring years of using umbrellas that were keen on flipping over in order to provide me with a unwanted shower just before arriving at work, I'm happy to report that the Gustbuster has completely taken the worry out of walking outside during stormy days.

My commute consists of a half hour walk through patches of literal 'wind tunnels' created by the tall buildings in my area and whenever the weather is unpredictable, and this happens quite often here in the east coast, I will always see a wide assortment of flappy umbrellas held haplessly by their drenched owners as it is being mercilessly torn apart under strong wind gusts (my own included). I looked for sturdy windproof umbrella that can break the cycle of umbrella churn and this product definitely fits the bill.

Likes:
- Feels solid in hand. Personally, I found the weight to be pleasant and reassuring.
- Canopy does not flap in windy conditions. Cannot emphasize this enough. The entire canopy may bend under pressure, but will not flap or flip over like so many other brands.
- Stylish golden trim. Don't expect complements, but this does add a nice touch and makes the Gustbuster look better than an...

Canada on Oct 25, 2017

benjamin bannister: I bought a black Gustbuster umbrella in 2007. I still have that same umbrella now in 2016. That's nine years. Imagine going nine years without losing an umbrella!

— QUALITY —
While this umbrella has endured these past nine years, there are a couple of things from my experience that you should know about it. One, when you pop the umbrella opens there is a mechanism near the top that keeps it open. This mechanism works most of the time, but sometimes it doesn't lock into place and your umbrella top goes bouncing up and down until it randomly locks into place. I hope they have fixed this in the nine years since I bought it. Second, the button that unlocks the umbrella, on the shaft right above the curved handle, wore down over time and broke off, affecting the structural stability of the fiberglass shaft slightly [see photos]. This means that the umbrella will open automatically when you un-Velcro it, and when you close it it takes a little effort to hold it in place while you put the two Velcro straps back on. Minus a star for these two issues, but these two things don't affect the functionality of the umbrella, much.

Besides those two mentioned points, the...

United States on Mar 14, 2016

Amazon Customer: The Gustbuster Classic Umbrella seems to be a good product, but in my assessment its a bit oversold. It cost me £35 on Amazon, good. But it says that if I have to use my warranty it will require me to forward $10 to the company to post following repair or replacement, that would indicate I would have to spend approximately another $10 for me to post the faulty one to the company. It also states that I would have to include the UPC code on the individual item when I would be registering for the guarantee. I don't see any individual UPC noted on the product I received. I advise any potential purchaser to "do the maths" before making a decision to purchase. However, I must state in all fairness the courier, "Hermes", that the seller uses is A1 in every regard. Good hunting to anyone who wants to acquire a top quality umbrella!

United Kingdom on Jan 08, 2016

Alejandro: Llevo con él casi un año, así que más o menos puedo dar una opinión bien formada de él, y empiezo por las pegas:
-Pesa bastante...no es que sea un muerto y se puede llevar cómodamente, pero no es un paraguas ligero.
-Has de tener cuidado con el doble forro si lo dejas en el paragüero, para que no se enganchen otros paraguas en la tela.
Sobre las ventajas, pues la principal es que es sólido. Pero que muy sólido.

Es un poco absurdo llevar paraguas los días de viento por eso de que la lluvia te viene casi de lado, pero al menos algo cubres. Mientras ves al resto de la gente sujetando el paraguas por la zona del cierre, tu vas tan campante, mientras esquivas los restos de otros paraguas que han ido quedando rotos en la calle.

Por lo demás, tiene aspecto de ser duradero, no muestra señales de óxido como otros paraguas en la zona de los remaches, y el mecanismo de apertura es de bastante calidad. El eje o como se llame el palo que va desde el mango a la punta es de algún tipo de plástico o fibra pintados de marrón, pero de unas dimensiones generosas, lo que le da bastante rigidez y el mango es de madera, que quizás peca de un barniz un poco...

Spain on Feb 19, 2015

Steven: I've never bothered with an umbrella before, but following a couple of recent soakings on my commute I decided it was time to invest in one. I had a couple of reservations, it had to withstand strong wind - I hate the idea of them blowing inside-out - and it had to look presentable enough to carry on a daily basis to and from work. A bit of research led me to decide on the Gustbuster Classic, and a few weeks (and showery walks) later I'm impressed with it.

A press on the spring-loaded button opens the umbrella instantly, an impressive and handy function. Once opened, the design is very clever, the main canopy is vented and the upper canopy (which you can see on the imagery as the darker material) is securely strapped over it. In effect, this allows wind to come under/into the umbrella and instead of turning the whole thing inside out it escapes through the vents. One of the things that sold me on the Gustbuster was a video on YouTube of it being tested on the back of a 4x4 driven at 50mph - it really does withstand abuse without relenting. In practice walking in strong wind and rain it matches that performance, and I can't ask for more than that.

It's a good size. It...

United Kingdom on Nov 14, 2014

Hyperlight: The media could not be loaded.  <---Short Test Video of Metro 43 Inch, not the larger 48 Inch Classic.

The GustBuster 48 Inch classic stick style umbrella is probably the last umbrella you may need to buy. Granted you take good care of it and do not leave it on a bus or train.

The umbrella (automatic version) is easy to open, is light weight, and above all lives up to its "gust-busting" claims of very high winds.

Although I do wish it was just a wee bit larger, perhaps 52 inches, it is still large enough to shield most of your upper body in moderate downpours with light winds without having to play umbrella chicken with other folks passing by.

It is a nice one person umbrella...but not for two.

However, for a taller man, the lower legs may still catch some of the rain run off. But not too bad.

While I found the quality of the fabric just average, the handle, stick, and ribs of the product feel strong and stable; ready to tackle high winds. Each outer spoke attaches the upper canopy using elastic bands. The lower canopy seems to be more rigid and attached to the main frame.

When the wind does get under it, both canopies...

United States on Jan 27, 2010