ErgodyneSHAX 6100 Lightweight Industrial Umbrella

My husband works as a fiber splicer and needed a sturdy umbrella to help shade him from the sun when working outside. After much research, I found this Ergodynae umbrella. We ordered it as it was a great value for the product compared to other umbrellas we found. The material is very durable, reflective and can be seen a great distance away by vehicles driving which is perfect as my husband is consistently working around telephone poles and roadways. Standing under the umbrella, it is a good 10 degree difference because it blocks out the sun and rays so well. The ground spike works great in any terrain and the umbrella withstands mild wind well. The only improvement we would suggest is to make the metal ribs inside a little thicker/stronger so that it will continue to last longer. Overall it was a great purchase and when the one he has eventually wears out, we will definitely be buying another one. We also recommend it to all his coworkers when they ask about it.

Value for your money great quality

Only thing should have bought one sooner great for shade in hotter days

Works great. The bottom doesn't screw tight enough. Wind will make it turn if it's tilted. The button on the pole broke. Other than that it's been great.

Have purchased 2 of these. The first, May of 2023. The second, May of 2024. Each of them have only lasted a couple of months. There’s no replacements parts I’ve been told by customer service, which is unfortunate. And it wasn’t from excess winds or abusing the umbrella. They just simply break on the insides in a short period of time. Sorry, I wouldn’t recommend this product.

52yr old drop fiber splicer. I spend 30-45 minutes at a time in one spot splicing. My on sale 35 dollar beach umbrella was great white it lasted. And if i was just starting out I'd do it again. But it was time to upgrade and I'm very happy I did!It's very heavy duty and simple, every part. I'm king of the jerkwads when it comes to my tools so I'm very confident this will way outlast the beach one. I had an old fold up highway sign holder that works fantastic. If i didn't I'd get plumbing pipe\hardware and\or some wood and make one for 25-50 bucks. Or just keep using my 6 ft ladder. All in all I'm very very happy with it. If you're young, listen to the old dogs and bring your shade with you and maybe save a little on skin cancer👍

Bought this umbrella to use at work. Was packaged nicely and came with a storage bag. BUT it will not last long. It is made very flimsy. It slides open but sometimes does not lock open without some work. While it serves it purpose for now, as I stated before, will not last. Would I recommend this? No I would not.

This umbrella is awesome. I use it for work on swimming pool equipment, so far just in the hot sun. I'll be ising it to stay out of the rain this winter as well.The construction is solid, and all of the components look to be of good quality.Definitely a great buy.