Good durable umbrella

[tecboy]

Two of my umbrellas tipped over and bent. I looking for more durable umbrella. Any recommend?

 

[tirediron]

Most of mine are Photoflex, but the reality is, when they fall over, they bend. Do you have sand-bags for your lightstands?

 

[tecboy]

I just bought couple of sandbags today.

 

[Designer]

My big Wescott has fiberglass ribs. I don't know if any others do.

 

[unpopular]

I just bought couple of sandbags today.

Always use sandbags! Lights can kill! (ok, maybe hyperbole, but they can injur)

 

[Village Idiot]

Two of my umbrellas tipped over and bent. I looking for more durable umbrella. Any recommend?

I buy cheap umbrellas that way when they take a hit, I can throw it away and replace it without thinking twice. a less than $15 white shoot through is my weapon of choice.

If you really want to solve the problem, use a different modifier. I use a beauty dish outdoors that's heavier and has less of a tendency to fly away when it's windy. It doesn't work in all situations, but it is safer IMO. That or use an assistant.