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[CoastalGal]

I know this is not a beauty topic but it could be because without the shade of the umbrella I will need skin care to get rid of sun spots 

Any suggestions for a good beach umbrella tha will withstand wind?

We got one at Costco and when the wind picked up a little it bowed and was no use.

thank you!!!!

[StylishLady]

If you're at a sandy beach, get one of thsoe umbrella holders that screw into the sand. Work pretty well. 

[I am still oxox]

Look for beach products made by Rio, we recently bought "sun shades" fro our beach chair, they look simialr to the sun canopy on a baby carriage.

We got them on Amazon for less then $20.00 eash and there is no need for an umbrealla

[colliegirls]

The Tommy Bahama one we got at Costco stands up to wind and is a heavy material for the sun sensitive.  The heavier materials stand up and protect the best.

[GAMTNGIRL]

We bought a Tommy Bahama beach umbrella and used it in Mexico Beach...it was fabulous! 

[CoastalGal]

we bought the one at Costco also , but last time at the beach it inverted, and is starting to tear at the ends

[CoastalGal]

that may be a solution, Thanks!

[glmama]

The ones that screw into the sand are the best for windy days. Typically my DH has to literally build a deep-ish hole to put the thing in first and then cover it in with sand.

Keep in mind this is coming from a family who has used the same dang beach umbrella for probably going on 11 years. I think we bought it at Target. Nothing fancy, bu has never fallen apart. 

[beach-mom]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

Look for beach products made by Rio, 

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As a frequent "beach-goer," I second this! It looks like Rio has been bought out by Tommy Bahama, but their products are the best. We did have a watermelon umbrella for years. It was great, and it was easy for everyone to spot us! It lasted forever, and I hated to part with it when the time came. It was made so well. Umbrellas today are not made the same; that is why we won't get anything but Rio. We use two. One goes into a table with drink holders, and one goes directly into the ground. DH has a white holder that has a corkscrew-type thing on the end that screws into the sand. It has never failed us, and we stay out during rain and wind - but not thunder of course! You can usually find the corkscrew-type holder at most stores at the beach. 

ETA: I noticed everybody mentioned the holders - they really are great!

[ID2]

Ladies, you have to be a little smarter when trying to use an umbrella on a windy day! There aren't any umbrellas out there that'll withstand high winds! You all are making it sound as if the Costco umbrellas are sub par. We use a sun shade when visiting the beach.