Cantilever (Offset) Patio Umbrella - Things to know before you buy!

[@RandallChase1]

I’m sitting under my new umbrella watching this right now. Thanks for a great video

[@nuripersonal]

What an amazing video! You have full descriptions spoken in a soft slow manner that made it easy to understand and answered any potential questions one might have. Thank you

[@fishpotpete]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙂

[@1terriberri]

This was a very helpful video, before I was pretty nervous about all the movement from the wind, but I see that's to be expected and I can calm down😊. Thanks for sharing

[@fishpotpete]

I more or less got used to the movement. But it is something you're always aware of when it really gets moving!

[@gmoney9068]

I really like that umbrella. My neighbor's tree blew over a few months ago and I lost all the shade over my pool. (Losing the leaves was a positive, though.) I made it thru this summer without shade, but this umbrella will be a springtime investment for me. Thank you for posting and sharing.

[@mariettastadulislehman]

Looked up this video because I just bought another style of cantilever umbrella that has an arm that swings back and now that I see your style it confirms--that’s what I need! Thanks! You have a beautiful property!

[@fishpotpete]

Thank you for the yard compliment!

[@sisleywang5365]

May I ask which brand and model you bought? Thank you! Interested in the swing function

[@fishpotpete]

@@sisleywang5365 This particular umbrella in the video was a Sunnyglade, 10'x13' umbrella.

[@asanboo]

Super super informative. Really helps brainstorm each individual’s use case. Thank you!!

[@fishpotpete]

I'm glad you found it useful! Thanks!

[@Chris500000]

Your video was very informative. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. 🌿

[@fishpotpete]

I'm glad it was helpful! These Umbrellas are great. But it helps to know what you're getting into! Thanks for commenting🙂

[@abe677]

This is a great video. I'm thinking about one of these and you pointed out several things I didn't consider.

[@fishpotpete]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@casionokiae71]

planning to get a cantilever parasol . your input is awsome and objective. thanks.

[@fishpotpete]

@@casionokiae71 that sounds great! Enjoy your new umbrella. I'm glad you found the video useful 😁

[@tuesboomer1623]

Thank you for this. We have finally settled on a cantilevered umbrella as the shade for our new patio. Our setup with when and where the sun is until 3-ish is identical to yours and this video has confirmed that I am on the right track with this instead of a pergola or pavilion. We are star gazers and we had not thought about the obstruction factor of the other options. New sub.

[@Dreson45]

Thanks for taking the time to share this. Very helpful.

[@fishpotpete]

My Pleasure! I see so many videos about this is the best or that's the best. But there's really not that many videos that just tell you what to expect when you buy some of this stuff.

[@Stoicrespect]

Iove that umbrella

[@KissmyBasss]

Great real world video, very informative.

[@fishpotpete]

Thank you!

[@kierstentaub6805]

Very helpful, thank you. Helped me realize it wouldn't work for my space, which is just as important!

[@fishpotpete]

That's one of reasons I make these videos. Not all products are suitable to everyone. That's an important lesson that gets lost on some KZbin videos. Thank you for the comment!

[@jeuliablinke8949]

Thank you for your video. I learned several things that I had not thought of.

[@fishpotpete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tayyabah9615]

Thank you for this! Couldn’t figure out if all the swaying of my umbrella was normal!

[@fishpotpete]

I think the swaying is definitely the most concerning thing about these. But there's really not much you can do - if they built them not to sway, then they would collapse to easily, or cost way too much. I'd say 98% of the time, the sway isn't a concern.

[@rennazirker9990]

Ty for sharing this info was helpful. Great content.. real & authentic!

[@fishpotpete]

I'm glad you found it useful! Hopefully the weather won't be too hot for you to enjoy the shade 🙂

[@idahahs]

I appreciate you sharing this info. Not something you see alot when watching review videos. Kudos on the herringbone deck BTW. Nice job.

[@fishpotpete]

LOL - I think you're the first person to comment on my herringbone deck! And that includes all the people I've had over for the past 7 or 8 years. Thank you for the compliment 🙂

[@darleneharris4616]

Thank you so much! Your video is very easy to understand and I have made my decision to purchase based on your review. Thank you.

[@fishpotpete]

Do you know what model and size you're going with?

[@G17-911]

Thanks for the review. Take care.

[@fishpotpete]

Thanks, you too!

[@bijoujohnson]

This was really helpful thank you.

[@fishpotpete]

You're welcome!

[@patti.j]

I purchased an umbrella like you have and haven’t used it yet but looking at your video it definitely helps to see it in use. Thanks

[@fishpotpete]

Awesome! Enjoy 🙂

[@jonstreeter1540]

Your video is just what I was looking for. Very helpful. 👍

[@fishpotpete]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fangfangfu9425]

very thorough review. really helpful. thank you.

[@fishpotpete]

You are very welcomed!

[@alexandruvlad3867]

thank you for sharing, just bought recently one and I was a bit confusing about the swinging part. I have 160 kg base ground weight.

[@fishpotpete]

I have mine bolted the wood deck joist. So it stays pretty secure. I'm not sure how to handle using weights. It seems that the weights should usually work fine. But that does seem to be the weak link in these. Some of the restaurant patio seating I've seen uses these and theirs are actually bolted into the concrete. A good rule of thumb on using weights might be if things start to get VERY windy and you notice the base or support pole/beam moving ever so slightly, then that would be the time to fold it back into the closed position.

[@MerrittPhillips]

Great video. Thanks!

[@fishpotpete]

You're welcomed!

[@kpnitrl38]

Great review

[@sherrieblake8674]

Good info - thanks.

[@fishpotpete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@420]

Thanks for the video. Not sure I want to get one now seeing how easily they move.

[@fishpotpete]

That was one of the reasons I wanted to make this video. Even after a couple of years I'm still not totally comfortable when a big wind picks up! If it's a nice day, these things can't be beat. But if it's a blustery day, it's not worth the trouble. Just ask Winnie the Pooh 🙂

[@eletonjohns8361]

Excellent advice.

[@fishpotpete]

Thank you! 🙂

[@sreykimsear]

Great review. Whew...

[@magsad1750]

Thank you!

[@fishpotpete]

You are very welcomed!

[@barsandcigarsAtl]

When you're talking about lowering it to block the sun from on side, what about if the sun is on the other side. Can you remove the stopper and raise it higher to lit the other way?

[@fishpotpete]

That's a good idea. But they're not designed to do that. Having said that you might be able to do like you say, remove the stop or something.

[@darkhorse2reign]

I'm having issues with the pole base pulling itself out of the legs... the wind was about 3 mph or less! Not sure what to do.

[@fishpotpete]

Were the bolts pulling through the metal? Without seeing your set up, I'm not sure how to help. You might try contacting the seller (good luck if you bought it from Amazon). What brand/model is it? Maybe I can see if I can look at a similar model to see if there's something obvious. One question though: Is yours attached to something like a deck or are you using the weights to hold down?

[@dlad128]

This was an excellent video, please tell us the brand model

[@fishpotpete]

It's a Sunnyglade from Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0854JD5G9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@mammoth123.]

I was looking for an 8x11 foot currently with extra and shipping comes in 1,428. 00 thats pretty steep

[@fishpotpete]

Is that in US dollars????? That doesn't sound right!

[@mammoth123.]

@@fishpotpete Yes and with no returns No way I'm going to bite

[@bayleybradley7430]

do you know if you’re able to close the umbrella of the crank broke? ours fell over from the wind and the crank broke off

[@fishpotpete]

Jeez, well that's no fun! You might be able to clamp on to whatever is left of the crank with a vise-grip pliers or even a pipe wrench to get it closed up. If the entire crank handle broke off, there might still be enough of a nub sticking out of the mechanism to use vise-grips on. You might try to contact the manufactures site for a replacement crank - even if it was Amazon, there should be enough info to at least get you started on locating an actual company... maybe. Best of luck with that!

[@allanladd9741]

I'm thinking of buying one. Can you tell me how is it holding up nine months later? Thanks

[@fishpotpete]

So now that I've had it 2 seasons, it seems to be holding up fine!. I think the big thing is to keep it folded when you're not using it and keep it covered in the winter. I used mine several times a week (almost daily) when the weather was nice. I keep thinking the cord will break eventually - but it doesn't show any obvious wear and tear (of what I can see of it). I'm guessing at least one more summer (maybe 2?) before I have to replace the canvass. But the 2 year old original one really doesn't look bad at all. FYI - your mileage may vary 🙂

[@allanladd9741]

@@fishpotpete Thanks for all your input!

[@coredadventure1]

So what about severe hail storms because I sure get them where I live . Would it be able to survive one? Of course I would fold it in but still

[@fishpotpete]

Wow, that's iffy. If you have a cover, then you would PROBABLY be ok in even the worst ones. I know some of those bad hail storms we have here can really tear things up. Having said that, I haven't noticed hail damage on ours. For comparison, we had a sun sail shade up during the last bad hail storm and that material came out fine (as did our closed umbrella). It filled up the sun shade with hail from time to time until the wind blew it clean again. This was like a little larger than pea sized hail for that one. If your area routinely gets the severely dented cars and broken windshields kind of hail storms, then that might be a reason to avoid one of these. Otherwise, folding it up has worked fine for ours so far. Hope that helps!

[@coredadventure1]

@@fishpotpete hmmm idk what to think! Because last year was pretty bad. They were bigger than pea size . Definitely did a lot of damage. Maybe an awning would be better but I don't know how an awning would do rolled up hanging off your roof with hail. Well thank you very much for the response. I really appreciate it!

[@ashleyfernandes308]

Is there anyway to replace the umbrella part? I just got one and it’s ripped and need to be replaced . I’ve looked up everything and even tried customer service ! Please give me a reply

[@fishpotpete]

If you just bought it and it was ripped upon receipt, then you might need to return it... and that's easier said that done!!!! If it ripped since you've had it awhile (like a tree fell on it or something), then that would be a different story. If you're in a bigger city, there might be an awning/tent company that could help - That sound expensive - so maybe a last resort. I think I have seen some replacement tops for these on line - so you might try an extended Google search on that. Different brands can use the same parts and if you have good measurements, they can check and see have a replacement canopy - I was able to do that with the gazebo canopy years ago. Good luck with that! Let us know how it goes. I'm sure other people have had the same problem! :-( If it's a clean rip, then you MIGHT be able to sew it back together (like they do on sail boats) - a local boat store might be some help there??? Or even a patch that can be ironed or glued on.

[@JPMarie55]

Do you have to take it down every day?

[@fishpotpete]

If you mean to crank it open and closed, then yes, it's a good idea and I would recommend it. If you were to get a wind storm in the middle of the night, you might not know it until you get up the next morning. If your local wind conditions are always calm, then you might be okay though. Once the umbrella is in the down position, it's very stable and can take extremely high winds (assuming the base is secured properly). We had 60-70 mph winds earlier this year and it did fine!

[@networth9151]

I find that my purple leaf is hard to turn although it is designed to turn 360 degrees. Anyone with similar experience.

[@trwilli25]

Hey did you know they invented the canoe too?!

[@duckpond-studio]

what brand is it?

[@fishpotpete]

Mine is a Sunnyglade 10'x13' from Amazon.

[@cathychats]

thanks..what brand is this?

[@fishpotpete]

It's a "Sunnyglade" brand. Thanks for asking!

[@cathychats]

@@fishpotpete thanks :)

[@clairelariviere3122]

My problem is I have no clue how to open it!

[@fishpotpete]

I probably should have done a better job of showing how the crank handle works! I bet other people have had the same issue. If you don't see it happen, you don't know it's there. My bad 😞 The short answer is "crank the handle", and my follow-up is "but I won't show you" 🙂 Thanks for the comment!

[@mattwright2964]

Don"t bother with these. The slightest bit of wind and they strain alarmingly. You end up having to take it down which defeats the point of having one.

[@fishpotpete]

They do sway in a slight wind and they sway even more with a moderate wind. But we haven't had any issues with them collapsing or anything. They work great and are easy to put up/take down, don't take up much room and you don't have either a pole in the middle or a permanent structure covering your deck. If it's a nice day and the wind isn't crazy, then they make total sense. If you're afraid of them swaying, then yes, don't buy one. That's what cantilever umbrellas do. The Sundowner type shades are similar in that respect - they can sway as well.

[@wayneguy6043]

It will fall, eventually…..😂

[@fishpotpete]

Mine made it through a major hail storm last week with high winds, 4" of rain in about 30 minutes, tangerine size hail, etc. Every house in the area needs a new roof, 100's of broken car windshields, 100's of houses will need new siding, repairs to broken windows, etc. But my umbrella was folded up as I normally would do and it didn't get a scratch. If I still had a gazebo, it would be on the insurance claim now.

[@jarrodscholan2633]

I don't think I've heard what kind it was you just mentioned how much you paid for it I wanted to know how big it was and what kind of umbrella it was if you wouldn't mind replying please

[@fishpotpete]

It's a Sunnyglade, 10'x13' umbrella. I paid about $270 (May 2021) and I just noticed they go for $300 currently (May 2023). I guess I left it out because I wanted to make it generic for all brands. But I'm glad you brought it up. I'm sure you're not the only person that wondered the same thing!

[@colettejaques2559]

​@@fishpotpete you said verbally it's an 8×10...looks bigger than that...

[@fishpotpete]

@@colettejaques2559 You're right! It's actually 13' x 10'. I added that in the description - but the description doesn't always show up depending on how you watch the video. Good catch!

[@gfunk462]

Great video! Thank you

[@fishpotpete]

Thank you!