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We’ve found the strongest umbrella in the world

Scientifically tested in wind, rain and hail. - by Laura Barry
  • 07 Feb 2020

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Walking through the rain with an umbrella in hand isn’t pleasant at the best of times, and it’s worse when you’re trying to stop it from turning inside out, or attempting to prevent the fragile metal frame from breaking when the wind picks up. Sadly, this is the case for most umbrellas.

However, a genius New Zealand inventor and engineer by the name of Greig Brebner has designed the world’s strongest umbrella – and it can be yours from just $99 plus shipping.

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Cruisin' around town. ☔️ ⁠ #experienceBLUNT #bluntumbrellas ⁠ 📷 - @florachen84⁠ ⁠ BLUNT Metro in Pink⁠ ⁠ 🇬🇧 - bluntumbrellas.co.uk⁠ ⁠

Blunt Umbrellas are different from your ordinary umbrella. The mechanisms and materials have been reinvented to ensure it can withstand wild weather, and after nine years of prototypes and testing, it’s safe to say this umbrella is well worth the money.

The umbrella design has been tested in a high-speed wind tunnel, it’s been tested against hail stones and hideous rain – and it won’t turn inside out unless you are in truly severe weather conditions.

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Kickin' it with a Blunt™ on Brooklyn Bridge. ☂️⁠ 📷- Amazing shot captured by @mizjelz ⁠ #experienceBLUNT #bluntumbrellas⁠ ⁠ BLUNT Metro in Pink

The umbrellas are so popular Blunt have even collaborated with designers such as Stolen Girlfriends Club, Karen Walker and iD Dunedin Fashion Week on exclusive designs.

The umbrella is also eco-conscious, as it is designed to be sustainable, so if it breaks, Blunt can repair it.

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🌧️ [G I V E A W A Y] 🌧️ ⁠ ⁠ G'day mates! To bring in Thunderstorm season in Australia we're giving you and a friend the chance to both win an umbrella of your choice. ⁠ ⁠ To enter: ⁠ ♥️ Like this post⁠ 👫 Tag your mates (yeeh mate) - one tag per comment only (every tag counts as an entry)⁠**⁠ 🔁 You must be following @bluntumbrellas⁠ ⁠ **The only condition is you or your tagged mate (yeeh mate) must be currently living in Australia.⁠ Competition closes Friday 18/10 at 2pm NZT. ⁠ bluntumbrella.com.au

How does it work?

The technology behind the umbrella is called the RTS™ system or Radial Tensioning System. Blunt go about creating superior tension in their umbrella canopy structure in a totally different way than a traditional umbrella. The RTS™ system is made up of three mechanisms: the secondary struts which redirect the users opening effort outwards, the floating ribs which take the effort and transfer it outwards to the canopy edge (where it is most needed), and the BLUNT™ tips, which then distribute this effort around the edge of the canopy. This strengthens the canopy right out to the edge, giving it the means to combat gusts and winds with ease.

A worthwhile investment, we say. 

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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