Of course, nature has no bad weather. But on rainy days with this statement I want to argue. Especially in the case when there is no umbrella at hand.
Today the choice of umbrellas is so diverse that it is quite difficult to navigate in the proposed models independently. Is it worth to be guided by the price? What should be the material? In general, how to choose a good umbrella?
Types of umbrellas
The first thing to do is determine the most convenient mechanism.
The mechanical umbrella opens and closes manually. We have to make efforts to fully open and fix the dome. One of the most popular models of a mechanical umbrella is an umbrella-cane. Although there are folding umbrellas with manual control. Advantages of mechanical umbrella:
- structural strength. This umbrella will serve for a very long time. The most durable and durable are umbrellas-canes: in their design, the least detail, and, therefore, fewer fragile wear joints in joints;
- style. Most often hand-made umbrellas-canes are made. A good umbrella-cane looks very elegant.
Disadvantages:
- it is not very convenient to go out with it from the premises with bags or a suitcase in one hand, when it is necessary to open the umbrella quickly and without additional effort;
- impractical umbrella-canes: because of their size, they are suitable mainly for leisurely walks.
Semi-automatic umbrella. It is rather difficult to distinguish the advantages of such a mechanism: it is not an automaton, but not a mechanical umbrella. Most likely, its advantage over automatic umbrellas is a lower cost. Compared with mechanical umbrellas, he wins an easier way to open the dome.
The automatic umbrella is opened after pressing the button. The advantages of such an umbrella are obvious, but its shortcomings are associated with a large number of small parts. If they are made of inexpensive low-quality materials, the umbrella will fail before the basic details of its design become worn.
The dual machine opens and closes the umbrella by pressing the button. Very convenient model, but expensive. In addition, when choosing such umbrellas, special attention should be paid to materials of manufacture, because the wear of small parts in umbrellas with a double automatic machine is several times higher than in mechanical or semi-automatic umbrellas.
Which umbrella is better for the buyer. Umbrellas are cheaper, and it is advisable to buy them for children, who often lose things and leave them in school locker rooms. Automatic umbrella and umbrella with a double automatic mechanism will perfectly emphasize the high status of its owner.
Also the choice of an umbrella depends on the material of the dome. In the manufacture of the most expensive umbrellas use a fabric of a mixture of polyester with cotton, and in the cheapest models most often used nylon. The best umbrella is the one whose surface remains absolutely dry even in heavy rain. The dome of such umbrellas is made of fabrics with Teflon
How to choose an umbrella for a man and a woman?
The spokes and the rod of the male umbrella can be made of steel: it is much stronger than aluminum, and even with strong gusts of wind does not bend. But even such an umbrella will weigh more.
In the manufacture of women's umbrellas use mainly aluminum - this material is much lighter than steel, and an umbrella made of aluminum does not weight the hand.
The most modern (and expensive) umbrellas are made of fiberglass. This material is both lightweight and durable, and will suit both women and men.