A question about umbrellas
 

A question to our fellow UK foruners about umbrellas. Of course it can be for every one, but IMO, they are the lead expert in umbrellas.

So the story goes, one of my latte umbrella was a old one, that belong to a friend and tenant of my grandmother. After she went to a home, the umbrella went to my grandmother and after she pass way, I began to use it.
It was a all wood umbrella, with a steel frame and the cloth was rubberized (I think, it was not nylon tissue). Was very strong and could sustain those windy days. But it was ruined a few time ago, after an accident.
I would like to buy some good umbrella, to substitute it. Possibly a walking umbrella and strong. From time to time I go searching for a vintage one, in ebay.uk, but normally they are quite expensive.
Anyone knows online shops that I can look?

I'm intrigued and somehow unsurprised to find people looking for umbrella advice on GT.

As an inveterate forgetter/emergency purchaser of umbrellas, I can't wait to see what pops up.

PS - Mods please keep a close eye on this one.

Well, umbrellas are a topic, a general one. Of course this being in GT, it could go to:

1. food

2. politics

3. blame Obama and etc! :woot:

I got you covered!

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/...04_634x458.jpg

When they are up they are up they are up, and when they are down they are down they are down, and when they are only half way up your likely to get poked in the eye lol.
Peter

http://www.amazon.com/Campmor-euroSC.../dp/B00DLTDVWG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3oyTyWq9_I

These would praise them

Incredibly, will help you at Atlantic storm....may be http://www.nariba.com/forum/images/smilies/017.gif

http://www.fultonumbrellas.com/mens/all-mens-umbrellas/

ehehehe:haha::up:!

ivanov.ruslan - thanks!:salute:

Obviously not of the design you favour butthis is what I carry in the car with me and have only used twice in six years.

http://www.johnlewis.com/totes-wonde...black/p1707308

Ask the Bulgarians. Their umbrellas come with optional extras.

Heh,rotate, twist, has a military theme coming.....:)

Don't worry, we're always keeping an eye on you...him...IT! :O:

I learned to dislike umbrellas at an early age in school. Being one of the tallest persons, I was continually poked in the head by the relatively flat ones common at the time. I still don't like them and get a good laugh at the people who use them when it just looks like one drop might fall on them.

Thanks Jim, even if I prefer bigger ones, the small ones are more versatile...umbrellas that is! :O:

Oh Matron!! :o

I think this thread is headed toward umbrella control::D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozeDlXeEH78 http://static1.squarespace.com/stati...6/?format=750w
Benefits:

• Excellent long range, can strike weapons or weapons bearing arms, hands etc.
• Can swing out wide extending with one arm or can be held close with two hands and thrusted
• Can use to keep attacker away, enabling time to call for help
• Can keep multiple attackers at bay, at least for some time
• Can be used in stabbing/thrusting motion to strike with the tip
• Can be used as impact weapon
• Common benign item
• Can be taken even on aircraft
• Used for offence and defence/blocking
• Can be carried in public places
• VERY strong
• There are lots of systems that teach stick fighting of similar lengths to the umbrella so you can gain proficiency
• Can keep rain off you and a friend

Disadvantages:

• Can be odd on bright sunny days
• Some can feel awkward carrying around an umbrella
• Can be cumbersome to carry around at first
• Can be seen as 'uncool' http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Unbreakable-Umbrella-Walking-Self-Defense/dp/B00C2TI14E I know Steed will be looking into one of these in honor of his namesake!:O: