The wind is the number 1 enemy of the umbrellas. When the weather is capricious, your umbrella may turn around and break. To prevent this problem, choose a wind resistant umbrella.
How do you know if an umbrella model is resistant to gusts? Is this the case for foldable umbrellas? How does a storm umbrella work? And what is the best wind resistant umbrella? All the answers to your questions are in our article on solid umbrellas.
There are two kinds of umbrellas that resist the wind:
In any case, the wind -resistant umbrella remains intact even during storms. It is the umbrella of extreme conditions, like an afternoon of fishing in the open sea, a hike with thunderstorm showers or a sudden thunderstorm in town.
The advantage of the solid umbrella against the wind is the comfort it gives you in the event of torrential rains and violent winds. By always having this type of umbrella at hand, you are guaranteed to be protected!
A word of advice: if you are a follower of outdoor activities, invest in an excellent quality storm umbrella, and always keep it at hand. You can place it permanently in the vestibule of your house, or in the trunk of your car.
For leisure such as hiking, le golf or hunting, know that we make protective covers adapted to each model. These two strips will allow you to have your hands free, which can be very useful for going hiking, traveling ... After a thunderstorm, waving your anti-wind umbrella to get rid of its humidity. Then put it in its cover and continue your activities until the next rain downpour.
There are two ways to guarantee wind resistance from an anti-returnable umbrella:
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg uses these two levers: exceptional manufacturing, with robust components, and scientific trials. Each anti-wind or women's umbrella is subjected, in wind tunnel, to high intensity gusts. Then, only the most wind -resistant umbrella models are made in the Cherbourg Manufacture.
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg communicates to its customers the results of its blower outfit tests. For each brand umbrella, you can consult the maximum wind speed supported during the test. You know the protection degree offered by each storm umbrella.
In general, folding umbrellas are slightly less resistant to gusts than traditional non -foldable models. However, with solid materials, it is quite possible to make a folding anti-winding umbrella.
The best wind -resistant folding umbrella is le Voyageur. Hand -made in the Cherbourg umbrella workshop, this foldable model is resistant to winds of 100 km/h in wind tunnel. If you go on a trip, don't let the bad weather spoil your stay: slide a solid folding umbrella in your suitcase. It will accompany you in all your excursions.
Faced with agitated weather, the anti-return umbrella is your ally. He supports the most sudden gusts, without distorting or turning around.
To manufacture anti-reversal umbrellas, French houses like le Parapluie de Cherbourg use solid metal. The mat is made of galvanized steel and the fiber whales for L’Antibourrasque model (link to product page), or steel whales with carbon for certain models to ensure maximum resistance.
An anti-reversal umbrella must be tested in real conditions, then in the laboratory. Its reinforcement is sufficiently stable and robust so that the whales never deform.
Compared to other models of anti-wind umbrellas, the asset of the anti-returning umbrella is that it remains open in all circumstances. This model, the anti -shift, protects you from the rain for a long time, during your outings. two people dry
As its name suggests, the storm umbrella is used to protect you in the event of a storm. With him, you face this weather phenomenon while staying dry. Even in case of strong gusts and sudden precipitation, the storm umbrella remains intact and offers reliable protection.
Storm umbrellas are not reserved for violent thunderstorms! Some models have a sober design, which allows them to suit all occasions. This is the case with the anti -Bourrasque. This storm umbrella, signed le Parapluie de Cherbourg, withstands winds of 155 km/h. Outside the extreme conditions, you can also use it to shelter pchin, a downpour or a small bruine.
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg makes umbrellas that support extreme climatic conditions. Here are the most resistant models in the face of gusts of wind.
Made by hand in Cherbourg, L’Antibourrasque is the most resistant umbrella model. During the blower tests, it supports 155 km/h winds without breaking! It is the ideal ally to enjoy all your outdoor leisure activities, whatever the weather conditions.
If L’Antibourrasque is so solid against the wind, it is because it is made with materials of extreme reliability. Its fiber reinforcement can bend without breaking. The robust whales are installed on a galvanized steel mast.
There are many versions of the essential anti -Bourrasque:
- A classic version, available in 19 colors,
- and several models created in collaboration with the partners of the Cherbourg umbrella.
Among the collaborations, let us quote those with the Palais de l ' Elysée , the black frame or the Norman house Saint James . We also created an anti-shift in tribute to the Titanic , and another to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1944 landing (the D-Day 75th ).
Like anti -Bourrasque, le Sport is an umbrella from Cherbourg designed to withstand the gusts of violent wind, thanks to its galvanized steel mast and its fiber frame. Subject to a blower test, he faces 140 km/h winds without breaking.
All the umbrellas made in the Cherbourg Umbrella Manufacture are known for their robustness. In addition to L’Antibourrasque (155 km/h) and le Sport (140 km/h), here are three other models tested on windy gusts of 138 km/h: le Palace , le Golf and le Pébroque .
The palace is equipped with a large canvas, and a jack handle of curved shape. Another large anti-wind model, le Golf seduces lovers of modern and sporting umbrellas, with its right handful in beech. Finally, le Pébroque is the most chic of anti-wind umbrellas. Its timeless charm makes it an essential for town outings.
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