More details here: www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version Check out the XL version that uses 2 beach blankets - czcams.com/video/v-U0cr8ZOwY/video.html
Nice design. You could also use inexpensive PVC pipe cut to whatever length you want for the anchor ends. Cut the bottom ends at an angle for easier insertion into the sand and drill a hole at the tops to attach a cord to keep fabric from slipping down the poles.
Great idea! Gets really windy here in the Prairies and not always enough trees to go around. Gonna try this out with old tent poles the next time head to the park. Thanks for sharing 😮❤
yup, after learning about the price tag of similar looking brand name sunshades (granted, with more expensive, sand- and weather-proofed materials), i did the same. Two-sided tape (marine grade) made it easy to make a pocket for the tent poles to feed through. But i used a wider parachute-type beach blanket than you, to give shade also when the sun is not directly overhead but still strong. As long as you get a very lightweight material, this thing remains afloat in even gentle breezes, as long as you position it into the wind.
This is an awesome idea. I've been rewatching your first video (with the yellow sheet) and modeled one after that. Going to the beach in a week, hopefully will find 2 old umbrella poles to convert to this!
I always see beach umbrella's in the trash at popular beach spots, especially if it's windy 😂. More details here - www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version This design doesn't infringe on their patent, because it's not covered by it and prior art exists of the same concept.
Would love to see a "no wind kit" added to this design. Its a big shortfall of the "shib" version. I like yours for not needing any front tiedown.....and its certainly easier on the wallet. Well done sir!
The easiest no-wind mod to this design would be to make another pocket hem on the trailing edge. Pass another tent pole through and arch it the same way as the front edge. If there's no wind, you don't need the beach umbrella poles in the sand. Just use the sand gopher to dig the holes in the sand and put the tent poles into the sand. The problem is that if the wind does pick up, it can become unstable and lift. Another option is to tie down the trailing corners to stakes or sandbags, creating a sort of lean-to shelter.
Really well done video and design. How well does the fabric tape hold up? I don’t have access to a sewing machine, so I’m kicking around using a fabric tape or a fabric glue to make the tent pole pocket.
@@engineerable appreciate your quick response. Now I just have to find the perfect fabric glue. Was browsing your videos and I have to say anyone that tests the hardness of a deburring tool is OK in my book so I subscribed to your channel.
Will this fabric protect against sunburn? Without fear of self-deprication, and, at my age, being comfortable in my own red skin... I will admit to making this but having used Rip-stop poly for the fabric. I smuggly stretched out my chaise and took a nap on Galveston beach, proud of my new DIY shibumi. But, alas, I awoke 90 minutes later, topside completely overdone.
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket. It's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. What fabric did you use? Brand, thickness? You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS amzn.to/3q4tsel amzn.to/4729NMO
@engineerable Thanks for the hasty response. To my own chagrin (against the advice of many) I used 100% nylon (not poly), Ripstop brand from a popular sewing craft chain that I will not name but whose initials might be JOANN FABRIC. Said material is extremely lightweight at 64 gsm. I have appropriated a couple cans of UV protectant marketed by another popular brand who borrows their brand name from just north of Hadrian's Wall. My intent is to try the UV treatment on the Nylon Ripstop for curiosity's sake; albeit the microfiber blanket is on order.
@@Zionist_Eternal Nylon deteriorates quickly in the sun. The microfiber blanket is also far quieter in the wind than the fabric that the brand name shades use. We compared side by side in strong wind and it was not very noisy under the microfiber blanket, but it was intolerable and couldn't even have a conversation under the other.
Any idea how sun-proof this is? I've sat under a Shibumi all day without sunscreen without an issue, but would love to try this! With that said, UV protection is my top priority here. Thanks in advance to anyone with any insight!
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket, it's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS amzn.to/3q4tsel amzn.to/4729NMO A previous commentor said they had used rip stop Nylon fabric and had gotten burned. Nylon breaks down in the sun's UV. Cotton does not have good UV protection. That's why a reasonably thick polyester fabric must be used.
@@engineerable Wow! I appreciate the response and I love the insight! Thank you! My in-laws have a shibumi and that thing seems to be working well even after multiple years. Is the general consensus that Shibumi uses Silpoly rip-stop? Sorry for my silly questions, but presumably is that the same as the "ripstop Nylon" that the burned commenter used. TIA!
The sand pockets were in the way of taping the leading edge. If you were sewing you could keep them. They could be left on the trailing edge, but I didn't try that.
I was literally making it under the porch of the beach house, and took out to the beach right after applying the fabric tape and it held up fine. Watch this new video that shows how to make the shade: czcams.com/video/jfyDugttelI/video.html The most important thing with the fabric tape is applying plenty of pressure, like walking back and forth across the seam.
Mostly, the angle of the umbrella poles in the ground and the arch of the tent poles keeps them anchored in the ground. The tent pole wants to straighten, so it actually tries to dig deeper into the ground. A cord between the canopy corner and the umbrella pole keeps the fabric stretched out.
For low winds, yes. The beach umbrella poles support the tent poles above the sand, giving them much more support than a basic screw in anchor. You could use a lower umbrella pole that has the integrated screw. I find that sand gopher tool is easier to use.
Also, the 25ft poles are only necessary for the XL version which I show how to build in this video: czcams.com/video/v-U0cr8ZOwY/video.htmlsi=UBrGUlIo9yj_ZR_o For the smaller, single beach blanket, you only need a 20ft tent pole, and can probably get away with the less heavy-duty ones.
VERY clever!! What keeps the tent poles inside the umbrella pole bases? You would think the wind would lift them right up and out. Oh - is it the fact that you attached the fabric to the umbrella pole bases? (ood reason to use those instead of plain PVC piping) .....Also - how did you attach the cords to the blanket??
You could use PVC pipe. Beach umbrella lower poles are easy to find from trashed umbrellas. Mainly the angle of the legs keeps the tent poles inside. The tent poles are bent and the force they exert to try to straighten out keeps them in the umbrella poles. Theres very little upwards force. The strap between the fabric and umbrella poles is mainly to keep the fabric stretched. The blanket comes with tie downs at the corners.
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket, it's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS amzn.to/3q4tsel amzn.to/4729NMO A previous commentor said they had used rip stop Nylon fabric and had gotten burned. Nylon breaks down in the sun's UV, and doesn't offer good protection. Cotton does not have good UV protection. That's why a reasonably thick polyester fabric must be used.
This will work in the lightest of breezes. Tie out the free corners with the loops already on the beach blanket. Or add another arch to the loose end of the blanket.
More details in description or here: www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version
More details here: www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version
Check out the XL version that uses 2 beach blankets - czcams.com/video/v-U0cr8ZOwY/video.html
Can you do pulsar pro pls
Posted a new XL version that uses 2 beach blankets and is still cordless - czcams.com/video/jfyDugttelI/video.html
Nice design. You could also use inexpensive PVC pipe cut to whatever length you want for the anchor ends. Cut the bottom ends at an angle for easier insertion into the sand and drill a hole at the tops to attach a cord to keep fabric from slipping down the poles.
Using PVC pipe is a good idea.
@@engineerable
what length should the PVC pipe be, I assuming it would be 3/4"
@@garygreen-pl1yz 2 feet, they sell it precut that size -- and I put in sand auger, umbrella holder that screws into sand
I made one and used umbrella sand auger and 2' pvc pipe in it to hold tent poles. It turned our so good. Wish I could post a pic of it!!!
Nice, will have to give that a try!
@engineerable makes it fit into a beach bag better than umbrella poles-- and i used clips on ends of fabric to hold onto poles -- worked great
@@samecrap9260 Thank. You. Save a few dollars having to buy those umbrella stands ♥
Great idea! Gets really windy here in the Prairies and not always enough trees to go around. Gonna try this out with old tent poles the next time head to the park. Thanks for sharing 😮❤
yup, after learning about the price tag of similar looking brand name sunshades (granted, with more expensive, sand- and weather-proofed materials), i did the same. Two-sided tape (marine grade) made it easy to make a pocket for the tent poles to feed through. But i used a wider parachute-type beach blanket than you, to give shade also when the sun is not directly overhead but still strong. As long as you get a very lightweight material, this thing remains afloat in even gentle breezes, as long as you position it into the wind.
Thanks for the video instructions! Mine turned out great and only cost $17.
I was concentrating so on the design that I almost didn't notice it is filmed at Main Beach in my home town !!!
Beautiful place!
This is an amazing idea! The ones that you can buy like this are hundreds of dollars!
Just finished mine with the same materials, I like you can stake it back with the included stakes if wind is low.
This is an awesome idea. I've been rewatching your first video (with the yellow sheet) and modeled one after that. Going to the beach in a week, hopefully will find 2 old umbrella poles to convert to this!
I always see beach umbrella's in the trash at popular beach spots, especially if it's windy 😂. More details here - www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version
This design doesn't infringe on their patent, because it's not covered by it and prior art exists of the same concept.
You could probably even use PVC pipe if you have some extra lying around.
@@danaebybee3791 True, that may work with some schedule 40 PVC.
Genius!
Looks nice too.
, unique. thank you for sharing your idea!
Thank you. $200 to purchase this is too much! ♥♥♥
This is awesome am going to try this out. Do you ever have to worry about the tent pole being pulled out of the umbrella pole by strong wind?
There's no lift and the corners of the blanket are tied to the umbrella pole ends.
$270 for a shibuni my @$$.
Great video!
Ha. I said the same thing.
Would love to see a "no wind kit" added to this design. Its a big shortfall of the "shib" version.
I like yours for not needing any front tiedown.....and its certainly easier on the wallet.
Well done sir!
The easiest no-wind mod to this design would be to make another pocket hem on the trailing edge. Pass another tent pole through and arch it the same way as the front edge. If there's no wind, you don't need the beach umbrella poles in the sand. Just use the sand gopher to dig the holes in the sand and put the tent poles into the sand. The problem is that if the wind does pick up, it can become unstable and lift.
Another option is to tie down the trailing corners to stakes or sandbags, creating a sort of lean-to shelter.
@@engineerable If the wind picks up, could we anker it using a center string attached to a deadman sand anchor? but were could i attached them?
This is…. genius…???!
Really well done video and design. How well does the fabric tape hold up? I don’t have access to a sewing machine, so I’m kicking around using a fabric tape or a fabric glue to make the tent pole pocket.
Fabric tape is very strong and holds up well. Fabric glue is probably even stronger.
@@engineerable appreciate your quick response. Now I just have to find the perfect fabric glue. Was browsing your videos and I have to say anyone that tests the hardness of a deburring tool is OK in my book so I subscribed to your channel.
@@ljsites Thanks, I will be publishing some more detailed how to make the shade videos and also how to make a larger size.
Will this fabric protect against sunburn?
Without fear of self-deprication, and, at my age, being comfortable in my own red skin...
I will admit to making this but having used Rip-stop poly for the fabric. I smuggly stretched out my chaise and took a nap on Galveston beach, proud of my new DIY shibumi. But, alas, I awoke 90 minutes later, topside completely overdone.
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket. It's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. What fabric did you use? Brand, thickness? You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS
amzn.to/3q4tsel
amzn.to/4729NMO
@engineerable
Thanks for the hasty response. To my own chagrin (against the advice of many) I used 100% nylon (not poly), Ripstop brand from a popular sewing craft chain that I will not name but whose initials might be JOANN FABRIC. Said material is extremely lightweight at 64 gsm. I have appropriated a couple cans of UV protectant marketed by another popular brand who borrows their brand name from just north of Hadrian's Wall. My intent is to try the UV treatment on the Nylon Ripstop for curiosity's sake; albeit the microfiber blanket is on order.
@@Zionist_Eternal Nylon deteriorates quickly in the sun. The microfiber blanket is also far quieter in the wind than the fabric that the brand name shades use. We compared side by side in strong wind and it was not very noisy under the microfiber blanket, but it was intolerable and couldn't even have a conversation under the other.
Any idea how sun-proof this is? I've sat under a Shibumi all day without sunscreen without an issue, but would love to try this! With that said, UV protection is my top priority here. Thanks in advance to anyone with any insight!
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket, it's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS
amzn.to/3q4tsel
amzn.to/4729NMO
A previous commentor said they had used rip stop Nylon fabric and had gotten burned. Nylon breaks down in the sun's UV. Cotton does not have good UV protection. That's why a reasonably thick polyester fabric must be used.
@@engineerable Wow! I appreciate the response and I love the insight! Thank you! My in-laws have a shibumi and that thing seems to be working well even after multiple years. Is the general consensus that Shibumi uses Silpoly rip-stop? Sorry for my silly questions, but presumably is that the same as the "ripstop Nylon" that the burned commenter used. TIA!
Love this! Thanks for sharing...why did you cut the corner sand pockets out though?
The sand pockets were in the way of taping the leading edge. If you were sewing you could keep them. They could be left on the trailing edge, but I didn't try that.
How long do you have to wait after using the fabric tape?
I was literally making it under the porch of the beach house, and took out to the beach right after applying the fabric tape and it held up fine. Watch this new video that shows how to make the shade: czcams.com/video/jfyDugttelI/video.html
The most important thing with the fabric tape is applying plenty of pressure, like walking back and forth across the seam.
Did you cut the sand pockets and the black elastic strap off of the blanket.
Cut off the sand pockets. Leave the strap.
How do you make the tent poles stay in the umbrella lower poles?
Mostly, the angle of the umbrella poles in the ground and the arch of the tent poles keeps them anchored in the ground. The tent pole wants to straighten, so it actually tries to dig deeper into the ground. A cord between the canopy corner and the umbrella pole keeps the fabric stretched out.
@@engineerablethanks for replying! I wonder if we can put in 2 beach towels side to side for more shade?
@@vinisterz I did that using a longer pole too. I used the fabric tape to join the beach blankets.
@@engineerable That is awesome! Thanks again for sharing this fantastic idea for beach shade
Do you think one of those twistable sand anchors would work for this?
For low winds, yes. The beach umbrella poles support the tent poles above the sand, giving them much more support than a basic screw in anchor. You could use a lower umbrella pole that has the integrated screw. I find that sand gopher tool is easier to use.
What was used to secure the blanket a bungee at the end of the video?
It was elastic shock cord left over from the tent poles. Can use a string, bungee, cord, whatever you've got.
I priced the 25’ pole at $75 on Amazon. Am I missing something here? Thanks
I see $47 for single pole and $79 for 2 pole pack. The price has gone up since I originally posted the video, as with everything else.
Also, the 25ft poles are only necessary for the XL version which I show how to build in this video: czcams.com/video/v-U0cr8ZOwY/video.htmlsi=UBrGUlIo9yj_ZR_o
For the smaller, single beach blanket, you only need a 20ft tent pole, and can probably get away with the less heavy-duty ones.
@@engineerable excellent thanks. I’m in Mexico so limited on supplies am thinking of using pvc.
@@johnvosseller507 PVC can work. I've also used fiberglass tent poles from a tent someone had thrown in the trash, so those were free.
VERY clever!! What keeps the tent poles inside the umbrella pole bases? You would think the wind would lift them right up and out. Oh - is it the fact that you attached the fabric to the umbrella pole bases? (ood reason to use those instead of plain PVC piping) .....Also - how did you attach the cords to the blanket??
You could use PVC pipe. Beach umbrella lower poles are easy to find from trashed umbrellas. Mainly the angle of the legs keeps the tent poles inside. The tent poles are bent and the force they exert to try to straighten out keeps them in the umbrella poles. Theres very little upwards force. The strap between the fabric and umbrella poles is mainly to keep the fabric stretched. The blanket comes with tie downs at the corners.
@@engineerable Thanls!!
@@engineerable ONe more question - where'd you find such a big and beautiful beach "blanket?"
@@carolinej3661 Links to materials are in the description.
Is there a way to find out if there's a UPF+ rating on the shade you used?
Although not rated since it is a beach blanket, it's polyester microfiber. Polyester has a base UV protection of about 30. You can use a UV spray to add UV protection. Here are some examples. amzn.to/47809rS
amzn.to/3q4tsel
amzn.to/4729NMO
A previous commentor said they had used rip stop Nylon fabric and had gotten burned. Nylon breaks down in the sun's UV, and doesn't offer good protection. Cotton does not have good UV protection. That's why a reasonably thick polyester fabric must be used.
Thank you for getting back so soon. UPF+ 30 should be fine I just wanted to know if it had any protection.
@@patconnors6188 now I want to get a UV meter to compare how much it blocks with fabrics that are marked.
Is the pole pocket on the short or long side of the blanket?
It's up to you because it's a small difference. I used the short side because later I put 2 of these blankets side by side for a bigger shade.
Would fiberglass poles be too flexible in high winds?
Fiberglass poles work ok, the large aluminum poles are stiffer and there's no exposed joint couplers.
But what if the wind stops.
This will work in the lightest of breezes. Tie out the free corners with the loops already on the beach blanket. Or add another arch to the loose end of the blanket.
Would this work if the wind wasnt blowing so hard?
It works in a very light breeze
What fabric did you use?
More details in description or here: www.engineerable.com/single-post/how-to-make-a-windproof-beach-shade-canopy-diy-sun-shade-v2-medium-size-cordless-version