The ideal choice for people on the go, the GustBuster Metro umbrella keeps you dry wherever you roam. The Metro is distinguished by its carrying sheath, which doubles as a backpack or shoulder sling. As a result, you can easily carry this umbrella when it's dry out while also holding a briefcase and cup of coffee. The Metro measures 22 inches long when open and 16 inches folded, with an award-winning 43-inch double-canopy design that's large enough to accommodate two people. The patented temper-hardened steel joint connectors, hexagonal hardened-steel ribs, and reinforced shaft, meanwhile, hold up to heavy use and are built to resist crimping and snapping. And should you not want to carry the Metro via the sheath, it fits easily in a purse or briefcase. Other details include a sure-grip comfort handle, a pinchless open and close release system, and a sleek design. Wind-tested by the College of Aeronautics to 55 miles per hour, the Metro carries a lifetime warranty.
Product Description
Unflippable, Unflappable, Unleakable. World's finest wind-proof umbrella. Tested at the college of Areonautic in Queens NY, will not invert in winds of 55+ mph. Limited Lifetime warranty. #1 umbrella on the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tours. GustBuster has been featured on CNN, GoodDay NY, Regis and Kathy Lee, Talk soup and many more televison and radio shows. Patented technology allows the wind to pass thru the umbrella, while you stay dry.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
91 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 starsStrongly built!, September 5, 2006
It's a bit early for a full review since I've had the umbrella only a month and haven't used it in "gusts" yet. But, it is handsome, clearly well designed with the flutes to dissipate gusts, very strongly built, and opens crisply. My only disappointment is that it is smaller than I'd expected and need (I am 6'6" and need a larger umbrella to keep my feel/legs from getting too wet). The dimension quoted in the ads is not the diameter across the opened canopy (which would have sufficed), but the distance from rim-to-rim with the tape laid on the canopy, meaning the actual diameter is smaller.
Being a college student, I needed an umbrella for all the walking I
did. On those days that there was only a chance of rain, I didn't want
to lug a big umbrella around. I wanted an umbrella that could fit in my
backpack for easy carrying and keep me reasonably dry. All the ones I
tried in the past either didn't fit in my backpack, keep me really dry,
or broke when the winds got strong.
Then I tried the Gustbuster. This umbrella is the best one yet. It
fits in my backpack and has kept its shape in high winds, and thus
keeps me dry. It has worked prefectly for me and I am very satisfied
with it.
I loved this umbrella when I first got it. I live in Jersey City,
which, being right on the water, is actually far windier than downtown
Manhattan, where I work. Every time it rains, every trash bin on every
corner is stuffed with another umbrella thrashed by the wind. So I
hunted down the Gustbuster Metro.
At first use, it was great. I never felt blown around by the wind,
like I did with other umbrellas. And it never inverted or bended much.
Then very soon, the umbrella started unraveling bit by bit. The first
problem was one of the velcro straps. The stitching came undone and the
strap was hanging off. My wife was able to sew it back on. Not a big
deal.
Then, one of the fiberglass ribs that gives the umbrella structure
broke from its plastic rivet. All of the ribs broke off from the
umbrella itself, so when the umbrella is closed, it collapses into a
gelatinous mess. This all happened very quickly, in only a few months
of use.
On top of all of the defects, the construction just doesn't look
very well-done. The plastics used look cheap, and the metal parts are
not thoughtfully designed, and can easily cut and poke the user.
I'm giving this 2 stars, because when I use it, it does do a very
good job of breaking wind. But it terrible construction quality. I
would recommend you steer clear of this umbrella.
