25.1.2014

I purchased the mighty Storm Shield in March of 2013 after my previous umbrella disintegrated following one too many breezy and drizzly South Wales squalls (I'd also dropped some hog roast sandwich in it, but that's another story).I needed an umbrella that could withstand with rigours of the Welsh weather, specifically the windy and wet valleys; I was torn between the Storm Shield and one of those umbrellas with a katana handle, but after taking the auspices it was decided the Storm Shield would be the one.It speaks volumes that I've never felt moved to write a review for an item I've purchased before, but for this I am compelled to share my experiences.The Storm Shield has served me well over the past year; never once failing to fend off the violent gusts and erratic rain.The rubbery grip of the handle gives you confidence when wielding it in awful weather, the good size of the canvas provides excellent cover from rain; and the quality of the double-skinning is such that I've not had it turn inside-out, even during the most violent of gusts!It compares favourably against other umbrellas; a good friend and I were out walking with our respective umbrellas when nature decided to put our defences to the test! The lesser quality of his double-skinned umbrella buckled very early on, my good friend had to use electrical-tape to hold the umbrella up for the rest of our 20 mile walk, and had to cut through this tape anytime he needed to holster his cover. The Storm Shield scoffed at nature's challenge and held strong the entire way. Ask yourself, do you want to carry electrical tape and a knife with you everywhere in case your lesser umbrella is defeated by nature?I believe the Storm Shield also has uses as a divining rod which can help interpret the wishes of the Gods. Only today was I out for a lengthy walk, my planned route led me up a large hill over the back of a valley to a small hamlet then onto home. The weather held for most of the day, but as I began the ascent the weather broke and a fierce storm was unleashed. The rain lashed and the winds howled; I could feel the Storm Shield urging me to turn back but I fought it until I neared the top of the hill... It was then I realised the hopelessness of the journey and acquiesced to the Storm Shield's subtle hints to turn around. As I descended the hill the weather calmed, and by the time I was back on the main road the clouds had parted and some blue sky could be seen. By listening to the Storm Shield I had appeased the Gods and my journey home was clear along the main road.This powerful umbrella is spoken of in hushed tones amongst colleagues at work, it has protected many a head from the wet on the journey to the supermarket next door. Alas, one of my colleagues has recently purchased a Storm Shield for himself and now I have the fear. We hear the distant rumble of thunder and we know that one day our paths will cross in the rain, the Storm Shields will be drawn and we will be overcome by the desire for battle; for there can be only one...

4.1.2013

Having purchased a "brolly" in the city and with only a walk around the next corner to have it blow back in my face and beyond repair, I was determined that this spur-of-the-moment type purchase should end.With a decent umbrella for men in mind then, it was off to Amazon and soon concluded that "Fulton" had the pedigree for producing quality umbrella's and all that remained was a matter of choice.I chose "Stormshield for Men" in blue and navy. I selected this colour for should I leave it behind I would be fairly confident that if it were raised by anyone other than the owner I would recognise it and approach with some confidence; destinctive, is how I would describe it and I haven't seen another like it yet,

20.5.2012

My last two umbrellas have ended their days after being blown inside out and being irretrievably damaged in the process. Enter centre stage the Fulton Stormshield. This is a battleship of an umbrella: a Forth Bridge of an umbrella: an umbrella that Brunel would have been proud of. It laughs at the wind's feeble attempts to attack it: it sheds rain with contempt. One day, all umbrellas will be built like this. Just two downsides: it is relatively heavy for an umbrella and, because of its Gargantuan canopy, it needs a strong arm to hold on to it when the wind is strong. Make no mistakes; this is the stormproof umbrella that you've dreamed of, but it won't fit into your bag and you'll know that you're carrying it.

17.2.2014

I've been using this umbrella for a month and it is great.For the purpose of this Amazon review, when I went out in very windy/gusty weather I decided not to lean the umbrella into the wind like a shield which I would usually do as a safe method to protect the umbrella (which also takes extra energy) - but instead to keep the umbrella firmly upright.I was walking along the canal for an hour, and the intermittent trees meant that wind whipped around from different directions and angles. The wind definitely would have turned most umbrellas inside out, but this Fulton model worked a treat venting the wind out. I had to grip with two hands a fair amount (this was very stormy wind,

15.2.2016

Having already been ripped off by a £15 umbrella that claimed to be strong but broke apart after just two days thanks to the stormy weather we experienced in January 2016, I decided to give this one a go. Thankfully, it hasn't let me down.This umbrella is an absolute beast, and having subjected it to the same stormy conditions I can thankfully report it showed no signs of even threatening to compromise its structure. It's a tad heavy, but the handle's got a fantastic grip so it's easy to keep hold of it.The top is also wide enough to ensure you're well covered and your legs don't get wet (other than during the more ridiculous windy storms when the rain's nearly horizontal,

12.3.2014

This is everything they say it is! It is big but then who wants a tiny umbrella that means your shoulders or back gets wet?! Extremely well made and solid to the touch. I looked at tonnes of reviews of about 20 umbrellas before getting this......and it's everything I hoped it would be. I was looking at getting one of those umbrellas that has the Samurai handle but decided against it and went for this. Yeah it would look cooler, but you're having a bad enough day when it's raining without being rugby tackled by the police just walking down the street.Don't get me wrong, it's not going to make you look younger, live longer, cook you dinner or keep you company on those cold winter nights.....because guys,

25.11.2014

Without doubt, a superb umbrella. If you can keep yours up whilst all about are binning theirs - you've got a Fulton Stormshield.I'm 6'4" and this is the realistic minimum size I need to keep my lower legs reasonably protected from rain.My first one was destroyed by a comedian stamped on it when I'd left it leaning against a wall. My second is about 5yrs old and a showing signs of age - but it still performs. The first thing to go is the Fulton badge in the base of the handle (happened on both of mine). Next, since a year or so ago, I have an occasional, light drip from near the centre. The last thing to happen was the thread holding one facet of the vent cover to one of the spines has frayed and come adrift,

9.8.2017

Picked up one of these as I felt the need for a larger more 'golf-like' umbrella. So far I've, unfortunately, had to use it most of the week - and it's held up to the 'heavy' rain that the Dark Sky app said was going on. I walk a good 5km with it each time, and come back bone-dry, with the exception of my feet. But I think they just encountered puddles that unfortunately an umbrella can do nothing about!I've caught a few *light* gusts of wind, and they've been enough to slightly lift the umbrella, so I'm not sure how good the 'flaps' will be at mitigating severe gusts... But it's probably better to have the design with flaps than not.The other thing I'll say is that, whilst the build-quality seems reasonable,

20.5.2014

Ok so this may seem expensive when you first look at it, but it really is worth it as this will last a really long time.This is a really strong umbrella which can withstand almost gale force winds (for as long as you have the strength to hold on to it!) and on the whole works really well.I have used this for myself in the winter but have also used it in the summer as a mini parasol to keep my god daughter protected from the sun.However I have a couple of minor grips:-First is that it is not as curved as the picture would suggest, which means that for me it wasn't very effective if rested on my shoulder, even considering it's size.Second is that I personally would have preferred a curved handle so it could be held a bit like a walking stick.Third while not a problem for me,

24.11.2012

This is a very robust and manly brolly that laughs in the face of driving rain and coastal gusts, great value for the money, it really does feel very strong. In fact, if you were a small person with a strong grip there would actually be a genuine danger of being lifted off your feet! My main gripe is with the mechanism used to secure the umbrella when opened. In a bid to avoid previous finger catching devices, we all know what its like when your fingertips get nipped by the metal lock, this umbrella employs a plastic catch that was often problematic, refusing to simply lock into position and often requiring great force to snap into place.

2.3.2013

I've owned all sorts of umbrellas over the years. And this Fulton is the best I've ever owned. Standing nicely up to waist height, this brolly has a quality feel to it. Contstructed of a Fibreglass shaft and metal braces, it is designed to last. A unique feature is the fact that it incorporates a vent at the top so if its being used in stormy conditions, the wind can pass through considerably lessening the chance of damage to it or injury to the user or passers by.In practice, this Fulton performs impeccably. It provides a good shelter from driving rain and also has proved sturdy in everyday use.

24.1.2014

This is a bit of a story. A while back, while leaving a building in Covent Garden, a sudden and wild rains storm came pouring down. As my friend and I were hovering in a doorway, contemplating how to navigate ourselves to the tube, a kind, gentleman stranger, with this amazing umbrella- a Fulton Stormshield- invited us to join him. He asked us where we were going and after accompanying us to the tube, with surprising generosity, handed the umbrella to me. I took it, and felt guilty for coveting such an item. I have been amazed at how solid it feels, and my husband loves the breath and coverage that it gives. So for my friends birthday, I surprised her with the umbrellas as a gift,

3.1.2013

Although I've only had to use the umbrella once so far since receiving it, it has already paid for itself and then some. As anyone who lives in Edinburgh knows, the winds and rain can be quite troublesome when walking around. Last week, the winds here were atrociously high speed and, when coupled with torrential rains, made it difficult to walk around with the old umbrella I had and stay dry (In fact, it broke). So, I pulled out this umbrella and gave it a try. Although it was bucked around a bit by the wind, it generally held its own and managed to keep me relatively dry. The fibreglass construction is well built and lightweight. My only complaint about this umbrella is that the cover shipped with it is extremely hard to get back on once removed.

13.8.2013

Out for my walk yesterday and used the brolly for the first time. The wind was quite strong coming across the open fields and it started to rain. I had quite a tussle with the wind and had to hold on very tight to the brolly with both hands. It stood up to the job very well. At one point I thought that I might take-off 'Mary Poppins' style.It is very light weight and appears to be very durable.So-far-so good.A little niggle is that it is not supplied with a lanyard or a wrist loop. It doesn't even provide any means of connection for these.I decided to improvise, short term, with a long boot-lace.As usual, Amazon ordering and delivery service was excellent.A small niggle.

13.10.2013

This is the second Fulton Stormshield Umbrella I have owned, the first was stolen by a clearly very jealous and impoverished individual, surprisingly they got away unnoticed, impressive considering the vast size of this umbrella, in some countries the canopy size can legally be declared as a dwelling... The umbrella performs its task well keeping me dry even in more extreme conditions, I live in Devon (UK) an area renounced for excessive rainfall and yet have remained dry due to this fantastic umbrella. The only negative I have found is the umbrella stays up in all conditions, this resulted in me taking it out in all conditions which did cause excessive arm and back ache as I attempted to hang onto this umbrella as it acted like a speed training parachute behind or above me,

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