I've never bought an umbrella. Most of them in my house were ones that we found/ got left behind/ got as a promotional offer etc. As you might guess, these weren't the best quality.
This umbrella is awesome, it came with a little sleeve and a microfibre drying/cleaning(?) cloth. I haven't used either of them, but it was a cool addition. The umbrella itself is small enough to fit in my book bag without making my bag seems awkwardly bulky. The automatic spring is still pretty strong (maybe a little too strong) and takes a bit of effort to close.
The little plastic cap at the top of the umbrella could be a little sturdier, I dropped it on the plastic bit and it snapped in two. The umbrella still functioned fine, but it was a bit of an eyesore. I just glued it back in place and it looks fine now.
I haven't experience any extreme winds since having it, but i have no doubts that it would be able to bounce back even after a full flip. After using the cheap-o umbrella's for so long, i've developed a bit of anxiety when I step outside on a windy day with an umbrella. But the flexibility of the joints on this thing has put me at ease. (Plus, apparently the life time warranty is pretty good and other people have had a pleasant experience with customer service).
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