Perfect

I purchased a Mini Shibumi to provide shade for a 50 gallon stock tank that waters my small flock. In the direct sun algae grows fairly quickly in the stock tank. I have it on a South-North orientation in a paddock; there is rarely enough breeze to keep the shade aloft as it would be at a beach, however, the wind assists and front tie work to keep the shade in place (I use weights left over from a previous square canopy that was damaged in a windstorm), and the back of the shade is draped over the paddock fence. The shade has kept the water cool and reduced algae growth.

My family has always gone to the beach, and we have always employed umbrellas. We had some that would last twenty years and others that hardly lasted one season. In all those years no one questioned the faithful shade it provided. Then, all of a sudden, there was the Shibumi - wtf! an alternative? We looked at them and discussed them for several seasons, and just couldn’t see a downside. Alas we have two lifeguard approved relatively new ones that will never see the light of the sun. Once you experience the ease of use and the amount of protection provided by them, you will never go back to the center pole that is always in the way.

Easy to set up and take down!! Was perfect for all our beach days!

We just spent a week at the beach with the shbumi. We have a family of 15 and have had three shbumis up at once while we spend time at the beach. It s perfect since there is always a breeze by the beach and perfect for the kiddos in our family to play under. The easy set up and take down has to be our favorite part. Takes no more than 2 minutes!! I’d give it 12/10 stars if I could.

Went to beach with friends and they had a shibumi. We fell in love with how easy the assembly is and how light weight and small it packs up. I paid for expedited shipping just so we could have it the rest of our trip. Well worth the money and love the bright colors! We did have to use the wind assist a few times but not because it was too windy. It actually helped with having no wind at all as well.

Just use our shade last week. So easy to set up and big enough for family to sit under. Love it!

So easy to set up and provides quite a bit of sun protection. This is just the best. Also, Customer Service with Shibumi is top notch. I highly recommend this company

Thus is our second shibumi after years of using the original one. I can confirm the quiet canopy is much quieter, and set up is a breeze as always!

The shibumi was perfect. Easy set up and take down. Coverage was perfect. But it was the unique color that made it. JMU grad so the colors worked!! But it also help me locate it — oak island had the traditional beautiful colors flying so the new colors helped us stand out!!