Sharpty Inverted, Windproof, Reverse Umbrella for Women with UV Protection, Upside Down with C-Shaped Handle

I gave two of these as gifts and both recipients were delighted. A perfect way to keep yourself dry in the rain and to keep the wetness from messing up the car. Great color selections.

like the way it folds down especially when getting into a vehicle.

Easy to use

I live and work in a desert climate where temperatures reach 130+ degrees Fahrenheit. I needed an umbrella to provide added protection from the sun. This umbrella seems to shade more than a traditional rain umbrella and does not allow as much heat through. As for wind proof it is hard to handle in the wind. It’s too strong to fight sometimes because of the double layers, so I have to put it down when it’s too windy. The locking mechanism that holds the umbrella open is very sensitive. If you don’t push it just right you have to try several times to lock open. The handle is a bit awkward to hold. I find myself holding above the round handle. It is however nice to be able to hang it from your wrist when you need your hands free. All and all, I do like this umbrella and I love the colors. It is bigger than it looks on the pictures and I do get lots of compliments...

Perfect size. My ONLY complaint is that its VERY difficult to get back into the nice bag it came in. Everyone loves it and a few of my friends have bought one since theyve seen mine.

When folded outside the water drains off the umbrella rather than in the car or on my pants. This is an excellent evolution in umbrellas.

I tried this umbrella and love it

It’s so much easier to handle than a traditional umbrella.

First off, this is a pretty umbrella, and I do like the inverted feature. For the most part, it works fine. However, there is a learning curve. When you push the button that opens it, you have to release that button almost instantly or you will push the umbrella past the opening point. You may think, Well, duh, obviously. But, the problem is that the way the button is situated, you use your thumb to push the button and then you push up. Its almost a natural positioning of the thumb, so you have to make a mental decision to lift your thumb off of the button when you slide up. If you dont lift your thumb, then the catching mechanism will not engage and the umbrella will start to fold back down. And, on one occasion, I couldnt even get it to close. Talk about embarrassing! The C handle? Nice concept, but it doesnt actually work that well. As one reviewer mentioned, you have to balance it on your shoulder or it will tilt and fall. So, basically, you still need one hand to manage the umbrella. Maybe with more practice, this feature will work better. Oh, and when you come in out of the rain and close it? Yes, it does, for the most part, keep water from falling onto the floor....UNLESS, you decide to hold the umbrella on your arm by the C handle. Then, yes, you guessed it... the water will then drip everywhere because the inverted part is now hanging upside down. So dont hold it by the C handle. Good idea, except its almost a natural inclination to want to slip it onto your arm. The coverage isnt very broad and I found myself getting rained on too much. It just simply doesnt offer enough protection... at least not for the price and the supposed benefits. It did prevent most of the rain from getting in my car, but while walking to or from my destination, I did get a little wet. Im getting the hang of releasing the button when opening, and I may master the C handle, but the one thing that would improve this umbrella for me would be broader coverage. Im tempted to pull out my bigger umbrella, but I like the inverted feature, as well as the pretty design on this one. Oh, and because I paid as much as I did I will continue to use this one. Summary: Pros: * Pretty designs. * Does help to prevent most rain from entering vehicle. * C handle is convenient to hang umbrella on arm. Cons: * Can be tricky to get it to lock into open position. * C handle doesnt necessarily allow hands free use. * Can get stuck while closing. * Not enough coverage to completely protect from rain. Overall, I dont regret buying this umbrella, but Im not sure if Id buy another one if this one quits working.

Very pretty and large.