The umbrella, cane, riding crop and miscellaneous accessories Appreciation thread

Roikins · Oct 13, 2009

Originally Posted by Lucy J

Do any of our reporters live on the California coast - a girlfriend of mine who works in San Francisco has texted me to say they are expecting a really bad storm today. She bought a traditional Brigg when she was last over in London, and has used it on her way to the office in SF this morning - apparently it was OK but she doesn't know if she will risk using the umbrella later if the storm gets much worse...!

I used my SAB in much worse weather over in DC than we're having right now in the SF Bay Area.

insomb · Oct 23, 2009

Can anyone tell me which is made stronger?

A solid stick

2-piece

or a steel tubed umbrella?

I automatically assumed a solid stick, but I think I might be wrong. Personally, I don't like the slim frame designs.

insomb · Oct 23, 2009

Also, what is everyone referring to by, "BB" Brooks Brothers, I'm guessing...

Germanicus · Oct 23, 2009

Originally Posted by insomb

Can anyone tell me which is made stronger? A solid stick 2-piece or a steel tubed umbrella? I automatically assumed a solid stick, but I think I might be wrong. Personally, I don't like the slim frame designs.
I was told both at Brigg and Smith, that solid sticks are the strongest, since the umbrellas are expected to be used as walking sticks.

gdl203 · Oct 23, 2009

Originally Posted by insomb

Can anyone tell me which is made stronger?

A solid stick

2-piece

or a steel tubed umbrella?

I automatically assumed a solid stick, but I think I might be wrong. Personally, I don't like the slim frame designs.

My experience is that the # of ribs is more important than the one vs. two piece construction for typical umbrella use. I have both and don't see much difference between a one-piece 8-rib umbrella and a metal tube one. I do see a big difference with my 10-rib brolly on a windy day.

insomb · Oct 23, 2009

Yes, I think I'm more interested in James Smith's tbh. I guess if it's all about the ribbing, Brooks brother has 16... but I don't think it's made from a single stick.

fcuknu · Oct 25, 2009

Just picked this James A Smith up for 150.

Can anybody identify the wood?

DocHolliday · Oct 25, 2009

Looks like maple. Handsome umbrella, and a good price.

fcuknu · Oct 25, 2009

Got this Brigg from the same guy too. I hate that its two piece though...Anybody know what wood the crook is?

dv3 · Oct 25, 2009

Two pieces are god awful pieces of trash. Sell it to me at an SF approved price.

DocHolliday · Oct 25, 2009

Hard to tell from the pics, but I'm guessing malacca. At least that's how it looks on my monitor. As far as I know, Brigg offers it only in two-piece construction.

fcuknu · Oct 25, 2009

Originally Posted by dv3

Two pieces are god awful pieces of trash. Sell it to me at an SF approved price.

haha, he may have more, so you may see some soon...

fcuknu · Oct 25, 2009

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Hard to tell from the pics, but I'm guessing malacca. At least that's how it looks on my monitor. As far as I know, Brigg offers it only in two-piece construction.

I wish it had a better taper like other two pieces they offer.

Lucy J · Oct 26, 2009

Originally Posted by gdl203

My experience is that the # of ribs is more important than the one vs. two piece construction for typical umbrella use. I have both and don't see much difference between a one-piece 8-rib umbrella and a metal tube one. I do see a big difference with my 10-rib brolly on a windy day.

I've had my two 8 rib Briggs for a few years now (solid stick cherry and double ribbed golfer with the thick metal shaft) and find them remarkably strong against oiur south coast winds - would a 10 rib be even stronger??

gdl203 · Oct 26, 2009

Originally Posted by Lucy J

I've had my two 8 rib Briggs for a few years now (solid stick cherry and double ribbed golfer with the thick metal shaft) and find them remarkably strong against oiur south coast winds - would a 10 rib be even stronger??

By definition, yes. Two of my three 8-rib Brigg ended up with bent ribs in NY weather. My 10-rib Smith seems more likely to lift me off the ground than to bend (at least so far - knock on wood)

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