Another Umbrella Thread: Looking for Umbrella in the US

[beachape]

Hello,

I realize that there have been many umbrella threads, but I'm looking for an umbrella in the states. Unfortunately many of the fine umbrellas that I've looked at charge ridiculous shipping and handling to the states. I'm looking for an umbrella at price range around $60USD, but can be flexible if there is something really nice.

I'm looking for a black umbrella, that is sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and down pour, and large enough to keep your whole body dry (but not golf umbrella size). I would prefer manual umbrellas because it is one less thing to break on the umbrella. While out of my price range (especially with the 40pounds shipping) I most like these umbrellas http://www.foxumbrellas.co.uk/acatalog/Gents_Stick_Umbrellas.html.

Any good umbrellas like this state side?

 

[J2010]

Here are some to look over...although a few are auto...

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/71043?promo=search


http://www.landsend.com/ix/Men/User...ble=1~1&store=le&sort=Recommended&pageSize=12

Free shipping on this one but a little over your price at 79.99:
http://www.whatshebuys.com/dav-traveler.html

 

[beachape]

Thanks for the reply. Those all look nice, especially the land's end ones, but I'm really leaning toward manual.

Looks like the gustbusters come in manual.
http://www.gustbuster.com/fashion.html#classic

Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm thinking either the classic or the doorman in black. Do you think the doorman would be too big for commuting? I used to use a small travel umbrella and it would only keep my top half dry, so I'm leaning toward a larger umbrella...but I also don't want to overdo it. (looks like classic if 48", while doorman comes in 62" and 68") All suggestions welcome!

 

[Masterkova]

The standard Brooks Brothers umbrella is solid.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...ection_Id=686&Parent_id=228&Product_Id=843243

I'm not a big fan of the two tiered umbrella. Especially in a city.