Gustbuster Metro Black, Manual Umbrella |  | Brand: Gustbuster
Category: Apparel
Department: mens
Buy New: $32.95
as of 3/22/2010 04:43 CDT details
Seller: North Avenue
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 358
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 13.9 x 2.8 x 1.6
MPN: METROBLACK
UPC: 797781330432
EAN: 0797781330432
ASIN: B002XGKKRM
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Manual (14") open to 43" canopy | | • | Award winning double-canopy design | | • | Patented temper-hardened steel joint connectors | | • | Wind-tested by College of Aeronautics to 55+ mph |
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Product 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®.
- manual (14") open to 43" 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
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| Customer Reviews:
 Gustbuster Metro Black, Manual Umbrella February 8, 2010
S.E. (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This replaces an old Totes umbrella that I loved but misplaced in a move. I had it for 25 years. I decided to go with the manual version of the Gustbuster as I figured there's less to go wrong with it. Not that I have any evidence that that would be a problem, but I plan on keeping it for a while. The Gustbuster doesn't look as well built as my Totes and the hook mechanism that locks the umbrella open (I think it's called a plastic runner) has me a bit suspicious, however it performs flawlesly in heavy use. We just had a pretty heavy storm (heavy for SoCal) come through and as I watched other peoples umbrellas fold up and come apart, the Gustbuster held up wonderfully. I did use my other hand to brace where the two poles (top pole and bottom pole) slide together when the wind got really gusty. I would like to see them come out with a folding umbrella that's a little bit larger, though, maybe just a couple inches. Overall I'm very happy with it.
 Not Recommended April 1, 2009
Thomas Llewellyn
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this umbrella 22 months ago. It worked fine for about a year. Then the plastic tips that connect the fabric to the ribs would come loose. First it was just one, then two, and at the end it was four. I could reconnect them manually, but it was a minor hassle. Then a couple of days ago the umbrella wouldn't close. Kind of hard to carry an open umbrella in your backpack.
I paid thirty dollars for this umbrella. It should have lasted at least five years for that price. I will not purchase another umbrella made by this company.
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