Wind - Protection from Shades
Every year, thousands of people suffer injuries, and some even lose their lives, due to wind-blown shades on beaches.
These incidents are often caused by improperly secured or poorly designed shade devices, which can be easily lifted by gusts of wind, posing a serious threat to beachgoers.
Ensuring the safety and stability of shade devices is crucial to preventing these dangerous accidents and protecting the well-being of all who enjoy the beach.
TIPS
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Ensure your shade device is ASTM F3681-24 approved, see below.
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Be aware of your neighbor's shade devices, especially if they are upwind.
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Close your shade device if the winds pickup or if it seems unstable.
ASTM Aproved Devices:
1. Solbello shade, complete beach umbrella system. www.solbello.com
2. BeachBub umbrella anchors, to be used with umbrellas having a maximum diameter of 7.5'. www.beachbub.com
3. AnchorElla, to be used with umbrellas having a maximum diameter of 7.5'. www.anchorella.com
4. Compliant anchor or umbrella systems that have passed the rigorous ASTM testing and have the required visible compliance tags.
Beach Safety Guidelines
- Swim safely, near a lifeguard, with a buddy, and always be aware of your surroundings.
- Drink water and stay hydrated.
- Ensure your sunblock and shade are UV 30+ rated.
- Ensure your shade is beach-safe compliant so it won't blow down the beach.
Editor's Picks
SUNSHADE
Solbello shade/umbrella, praised for its great customer reviews, is ISO certified for 50+ UPF protection. It provides clear visibility for lifeguards, is quick and easy to move for emergency vehicles, and holds ASTM certification.
SUNBLOCK
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion, which has great customer reviews, uses a reef-safe formula, making it environmentally friendly. It is water-resistant, skin-friendly, and enriched with Vitamin E.
SWIMMIES
Airhead Infant's General Purpose Life Jacket has good reviews and is approved by the US Coast Guard.
Comments
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Good stuff, thanks for the info!
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