Shibumi vs. Solbello Shade (What You Need To Know!)

[@stephaniekramer1430]

We were pretty happy with the Shibumi at the beach recently. Only had to adjust once and all 5 of us fit under it. I noticed the umbrella folks hunkering down under their < 4 ft height in the strong winds while we were all able to stand up straight under the Shibumi. Set up and break down was super easy. We were very pleased

[@BeachGearGuy]

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatRogueGuy]

I hadn't even heard of the Solbello. Nice design. I already got a the Shibumi mini, but Solbello is now on my want list. Thanx for all the beach gear videos!

[@BeachGearGuy]

My pleasure! The Solbello Shade is a good pick! I've only had great experiences with mine.

[@jenniferlupton4652]

Shibumi is offering a Wind Assist accessory now, to help provide shade in low-wind conditions. I love my Shibumi and soooo glad that accessory is coming out just to have on-hand (even though we've only experienced one windless day).

[@Jevababy25]

Is it loud flapping in the wind?

[@jenniferlupton4652]

@Jevababy25 I don't have the wind assist yet, just the original shibumi shade. It can be loud in strong winds but usually the noise doesn't bother me. If you like the beach to hear the water crashing, you may want to try the new shibumi they have out that is supposed to be quieter. I haven't seen or heard one of those yet, so not sure how big of a difference it makes.

[@jenniferlupton4652]

@Jevababy25 Also, it is so much easier to set up than three 3 umbrellas our beach crew was having to use to provide the same amount of shade. Plus, on really strong wind days, our umbrellas were moving too much, and we were having to reinforce them. Don't have that problem with the Shibumi. Easier to travel with, as well.

[@dashnja.9202]

I'm a Neso fan but that Solbello has my interest for quick setup on windier days.

[@BeachGearGuy]

Yeah! You know I'm a Neso fan, too, but I've been using the Solbello when I need to set up something fast on a windy day for myself and a beach buddy.

[@JW-iz6mv]

Just bought the Shibumi and really like it.

[@BeachGearGuy]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@ashleybernardo8349]

I have scoured the internet for a review of the Shibumi wind assist. Love the light weight and small foot print of the Shibumi but don't want to be left in the wind, or lack there of, after making such a large purchase.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

We have a solbello shade and it is AWESOME. Can’t recommend it enough

[@BeachGearGuy]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@yap3047]

Man, your reviews are so thorough! If you had to fly/take a cruise, out of all the shades you've tried, which would you actually pack? (Trying to find

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks, yap! I would take the Shibumi Mini: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXViK1jaq19iacsi=rb8PKUuUPYS34XO3. It's easy to set up, big enough for two people on beach chairs, and fits in a suitcase or carry-on. You just need a minimum three mph breeze for it to work.

[@yap3047]

@@BeachGearGuy Thank you so much!!

[@sovamainnn8154]

love these videos

[@jackedwards4686]

Great video. Much appreciated BGG

[@BeachGearGuy]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@davidlahaisejr7479]

Awesome review

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks, Dave!

[@TravisL.Desmadreson]

Great post! 😎

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks, Travis! Some people were asking for a comparison.

[@Travlnthru81]

Can you do a comparison between solbello and the sunshade sail?

[@jeffvanek3404]

Make a video on the best shade when there is hardly any wind

[@sovamainnn8154]

Gets me thinking Beach guy --- What are the best beach cabanas out there? Quipi & amsun are some amazon brands but they seem lower quality than cool cabana

[@BeachGearGuy]

Right on! The Cool Cabana is the overall best in my book. If you're looking for a good-value beach cabana, I would go with the Qipi. Here's a link to my beach cabana comparison video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZnInKRnhLeZr6csi=ByCQRwpryvrcMF_F

[@willkelley4286]

Out on beach 1st time using the shibumi...breeze isn't consistent enough to keep it up. Wouldn't recommend it based on my 1st experience, especially for what i paid for it.

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JW-iz6mv]

Which one provides the most shade ?

[@BeachGearGuy]

The Shibumi provides more shade.

[@JW-iz6mv]

Thanks ​@@BeachGearGuy

[@cherylkitchen]

My Neso Grande is a fail. I am so disappointed in that. Not sure what to trust anymore. It works great camping with ground screws, but I've never been able to use it in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

[@BeachGearGuy]

That's a bummer. 😟 Have you watched this video yet? It shows how I set up the Neso Grande on a windy day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emiolndsp9iSgq8si=-W6C4zkX1O3qS4It

[@sashusilver]

I dont live on a coast, so I dont know. Is it often windy at the beach so it is worth buying?

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks for the question. East Coast beaches are typically breezy enough to keep these beach shades flowing. However, as you can see in the video, I have experienced a few days with no breeze.

[@tonyg1958]

I live in eastern NC, go to the beach fairly often and own a Shibumi. On a typical day the beaches along the Cape Lookout National Seashore will be literally blanketed in Shibumis. I've never experienced a day in which there wasn't more than enough wind to keep it flying. It and the pole fits in the small bag shown in the video, which is great because it takes up a negligible amount of room in my boat.

[@MrScubajsb]

I love the shibumi. It's very overpriced for what it is but it is so nice to have singing so light that just works. Its worth it but it is overpriced

[@makemyburdenlight]

It sounds so loud though, it looks like it would be hard to have private conversations under it

[@BeachGearGuy]

It's actually okay for conversations. I had some senior citizens sitting under it on a breezy day, and they were conversing just fine.

[@jackminehart4190]

Great video but they are BOTH ridiculously overpriced.

[@msnikkiuk]

Amazon has them for $145 right now 👍

[@MichaelCoughlanmusic]

NOBODY CARES ABOUT THE PRICE. SO WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T MENTION IT.

[@BeachGearGuy]

I have the product links in the description. Click on one of those links, and you will find the current price. Sorry to have upset you so. Peace & Love☮️🏖️

[@CHRISTIAANTODD3]

many people hate this style of shade. way too noisy.

[@BeachGearGuy]

Thanks for your opinion, man. 😎🏖️

[@CHRISTIAANTODD3]

@@BeachGearGuy based on your other videos i got a neso grande

[@BeachGearGuy]

Cool! The Neso Grande is my favorite beach canopy! Have you been able to use it yet?

[@CHRISTIAANTODD3]

@@BeachGearGuy have not used it yet. have a trip planned for florida in june

[@emilo81]

Sobello is a knock off of a something i saw 8 years ago on the jersey shore.

[@BeachGearGuy]

That's crazy! I wonder if it was homemade.

[@emilo81]

@@BeachGearGuy it was. A guy in southern new jersey shore was making them from pvc.

[@sovamainnn8154]

@@emilo81 its one thing to invent a great product. But its another to be able to sell it online via ecommerce. I bet theres a buncha good beach ideas out there but just undiscovered

[@BeachGearGuy]

@@emilo81 Cool! I like seeing innovative homemade beach gear.

[@emilo81]

@@BeachGearGuy do you want to see the picture I'm talking about

[@janesmith2416]

These "shades" are the most obnoxious thing on the beach, the constant flapping sound is beyond aggravating! They need to come up with something that does not make that horrendous flapping sound!!!!

[@Gwenivere13]

Shibumi has a new quiet canopy option

[@MrScubajsb]

It's not bad. I love mine. I'm most annoyed by loud stupid music and foul mouthed people. The sound of wine blowing fabric isn't bad at all