PURPLE LEAF 2.7 X 3.65 M Garden Cantilever Parasol, Large Rectangular Overhanging Patio Umbrella with Crank Handle and Tilt for Balcony and Outdoor, Gray

Product Information

Tried and tested tip: If you think your parasol base is sturdy enough, double the weight and you’ll feel safer still 😀 In terms of the parasol itself, offering 360 ° rotation and various ‘tilt’ angles, it can be positioned as required – this offers you the flexibility to sit where you want, without the necessity of constantly moving to stay in the shade. All-aluminum umbrella bones + 8 heavy-duty ribs + a stable big weighted base ensure wind resistance of ~50 km/h.

DURABLE MATERIALS – The parasol cover is made from durable 160g/M2 Polyester, ensuring that it will help you to keep dry in the event of any sudden rain showers, while also remaining lightweight and easy to move. The cantilever pole is made from light and durable steel, as well as the 6 ribs at the top of the pole, and both are strong enough to keep the cover upright even on windy days. The C-Hopetree Premium Offset Patio Umbrella is compatible with a separately-sold umbrella cover that can protect the product when it is not in use. Pros Very reasonably priced compared to some other cantilever parasols, this Outsunny model offers good value for money considering how many ways it can be adjusted.

My Top Recommended Cantilever Parasols

As with anything, the more you pay, the better the quality will tend to be. I will add though, that there might not be that much difference between something that costs 200 quid and one that costs 300. However, the difference between the cheapest models and the more expensive ones should be quite easy to spot, and we explain this in our review of the best heavy-duty parasol- the Purple leaf 2.7m x 3.3m model. These items can be bought separately, or, if you buy your parasol as part of a ‘set’, like the Jarder Libra Parasol Set, you’ll get them all together. Each manufacturer has different recommendations when it comes to how the base is anchored down. There are those that provide holes in the base of the umbrella, so it can be bolted down easily. Others sell weights separately. By comparison, many of the market umbrellas wobbled or swayed in a breeze, and the other cantilever umbrella, the Sol 72 108-Inch Outdoor Umbrella, whipped around dangerously, as it doesn’t have an arm to steady it. Heavy-Duty Construction

As we said, with the base filed properly, you get a nice, stable, parasol, but there is something that might annoy a few of you. Because of the design, and it is a common one, that allows you to move the canopy throughout the day, the canopy will ‘spin’ in the wind. We found this with more than a few of the products we tested, and it is a small annoyance, but nothing terrible. The base sections, I wasn’t quite as happy with though, and they certainly aren’t as durable as the ones you get with the Jarder parasol. In fact, when filled with water, they actually leaked a little, but there weren’t any problems once filled with sand, which is always my choice for these bases anyway as it gives more weight and stability. Able to rotate through 360°, with 5 adjustable tilt angles, you can achieve full shade coverage no matter where the sun is in the sky, or where you’re sitting in relation to the parasol. The crank mechanism has a solid handle for winding the canopy in and out, and the rotation is achieved using a foot pedal.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an extremely heavy-duty cantilever umbrella, you want to go with an option like the Bluu Banyan Patio Offset Umbrella or Williams Sonoma Home Performance Cantilever Square Umbrella. These products are over-engineered and crafted from extremely high-end materials, making them extremely durable and able to withstand strong winds and frequent use. However, these umbrellas may be overkill for some homes. If you’re only going to use your umbrella for a few months each year, you can save some money with an option like the Purple Leaf 11-Feet Patio Umbrella, which is well-made and a bit more budget-friendly. What’s The Ideal Fabric For A Cantilever Umbrella?

Firstly, the basics: look out for a crank mechanism. This will make it easy to raise and lower your parasol. A smooth, robust mechanism will do wonders. Also known as an offset umbrella, the cantilever umbrella is used to keep the elements at bay for outdoor seating. Its uniqueness stems from its canopy.This cantilever umbrella also beat out the competition when it came to wind resistance. Its unique design uses two arms to support the canopy, forming a sturdy triangular shape, as well as a large, tiered wind vent on top. Together, these features kept the umbrella perfectly stable, even when the wind was gusting over 10 mph. (The brand claims the umbrella is safe at wind speeds up to 30 mph.) The canopy barely swayed at all, and I felt safe sitting under it on breezy days. Canopy size: 10 x 10 feet | Fabric: Sunbrella | Frame material: Powder-coated aluminum | Tilt: No | Rotation: No | UV-Resistant: Yes | Base included: No | Colors: 12 options For a garden parasol that will take you seamlessly from sunny days to balmy nights, the AIRWAVE Apollo 3m Cantilever Parasol is large and offers good protection. With illuminating LED lights on the inside, it’s also one of the best cantilever parasols you can buy for a bit of wow-factor! The thing to remember about these bases is that, in most cases, they need to be filled with water or sand to add weight to them and so the larger the stand, the heavier it can potentially be. If we haven’t already been clear so far- the heavier the better. The polyester fabric is relatively water resistant, so during light showers it should offer adequate protection – this is particularly useful if the garden parasol is being used to cover outdoor dining tables, bearing in mind the UK’s changeable summer climate.