I've Tried Many. These are the Top Beach Shade Options out there.

[@bobbyGnOly]

very well done with NO extra words used or needed.

[@glassmw9823]

Love the Solbello! Used it for the first time for the entire day. Heard virtually no sound over the noise of the waves, around 65ish decibels from my Apple Watch. 45-90 second setup and tear down.

[@evolutionaryTom]

It's still my go to. It's very light and easy to pack and take on the boat for the sandbars too. I have two of them and often set up both for extra shade. Love them! Great comment about the decibals. I'm going to check that now on my Apple watch. Thanks for the tip! -Tom

[@ultanwoods]

Look like 3 great products. Thanks for sharing Tom 👍

[@elizabethpalumbo6516]

Thanks for this interview I am between the BeachBub and the Solbello. I will probably go with the Solbello for the ease of use, safer, and coverage.

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks for the nice comment, Elizabeth. I choose the Solbello 90% of the time. The Beachbub is great and it is built to last. It the go to if the conditions are very windy. When it's really windy the Solbello can get loud and you don't have that with the Beach Bub. But the Solbello can be up within a minute, it's much lighter, and it's easier to carry. And the wind vane feature is awesome. They sell them on the island at Jet Surf Shop and Rose Marina. -Tom

[@hovsco]

That's a beautiful beach and we really like your drone shots!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks for the nice comment. I've been trying to work some more drone shots into my videos as of late. I've been FAA certified since 2016!

[@hovsco]

@@evolutionaryTom Can't wait to see more drone shots!

[@tomsollecito9609]

How would you rank the Handy stake and umbrella with the BeachBub and solbello. What’s your favorite now. Have you tried the Dig-Git?

[@evolutionaryTom]

I have not tried the Dig-Git, but I have watched a video about it. Currently, the Solbello is my go-to shade. If we have a larger group I go with the Wekapo. My two favorites.

[@randymoberg40]

Hi Tom, those all look like great options. We bought the Neso 1 prior to our July visit to Marco Island and then used again this past week at Marco. It fits nicely inside luggage which was a big pro if you're flying to your beach destination. Have you ever heard of the Neso 1? I believe I purchased on sale for about $80 at REI. Curious on the filming date? We were just a couple of buildings north at the South Seas Tower 3 last week. Thanks Randy

[@pallasathena4133]

You are AWESOME!!

[@-racingfan2014]

Tough choice, solbello or shibumi mini. Solbello looks easier to use.

[@evolutionaryTom]

Between the two, the Sobello has proven to be my favorite. When there are slight changes in wind direction, you will have to move one end of the Shibumi to get the shade to flow evening. The Sobello will just adjust itself. -Tom

[@-racingfan2014]

@@evolutionaryTom exactly, I ordered the Sobello. Hope to get it this week and try it in the weekend.

[@danielt.147]

Just got mine in the spring of 2024, looking for the best way to fold it back into the bag... set up was simple but disassembly and folding was a pain

[@evolutionaryTom]

Which one are you referring to, Daniel? Maybe I can help.

[@danielt.147]

The shibumi, it's very big to fold in the wind

[@evolutionaryTom]

Daniel, I use the bag as a stuff sack for the Shibumi. I wouldn't try to fold it. I put the collapsed poles in there first and then just start stuffing the shade in the bag. You should be able to get your hand all the way down in the bag so you can get it to all fit. I think that's how it was designed. Hope that helps. -Tom

[@harleydad1975]

Does the sound of the solbello bother you?

[@evolutionaryTom]

No one reads the description so here you go. The Shibumi: amzn.to/3YgI1aK The BeachBub Umbrella: amzn.to/3W3rplA The Solbello Shade: solbello.com/?ref=ZcWpHhsID-7tsX

[@stephanieshaffer2981]

Hi Tom - Do you know if any of the beach rental places on Marco rent any of these high quality umbrellas?

[@evolutionaryTom]

Hello Stephanie. Sorry, I don't. I know there's one or two businesses that rent beach equipment. I would call them and ask if it's a regular Tommy Bahama type umbrella or something more sturdy. -Tom

[@LynnBrady-mc1tb]

Have you tried Shore Shade? Deciding between Solbello or shore shade.

[@evolutionaryTom]

I haven't tried it, Lynn. I'm aware of it but I know the Solbello shade is the original and holds a patent. So for me, any others wouldn't fit the quality category that I try to stick with for my viewers. Out of all of the shades I have and have used, the Solbello is still my favorite because of how easy it is to set up, how effective it is at what it does, and the ease of transport.

[@jaynemacdougall9327]

A terrible disappointment when there is no wind or very light wind.

[@jamacuko]

And terrible noise when there is wind for it work… so for resume- tipical umbrella is the best option

[@sandylanglois9697]

Too loud and overpriced Shibumi

[@jamacuko]

The noise is unbearable

[@socomon69]

Beach Gear Guy gave the Sobello a big thumbs up as well. The noise the Shibumi and Sobello make are a little annoying. Augering anything into the sand by Tigertail is really tough because of the shell content of the sand.

[@evolutionaryTom]

On a really windy day the flapping can get loud, but our Sobello is the go to, especially when we take the boat out. Your Tigertail comment is interesting. I just received a new base that hammers into the ground. I'll be testing that soon and you'll see it in a video. The design is really well thought out. -Tom