Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great umbrella for windy cities
Comment: This is the best umbrella I have ever owned. I used to just put away my old umbrella when it was windy, as I couldn't keep it from turning inside out without just pointing it into the wind, thereby defeating the purpose. This umbrella has lived up to it's name so far. I can feel the gusts trying to wreak havoc, but it continues to stay right side out and protecting me from the rain. It is very sturdily made, making it heavier than most compact umbrellas, but it is worth it.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Poor stalk, worse handle
Comment: One of my biggest requirements when buying an umbrella is that it be one of substance. The handle should be weighty, the stalk should be solid and able to withstand high winds.
Unfortunately, this umbrella turned out not to have either of those qualities. The handle was quite small. Typically, a handle should at least be as long as my hand is wide. This handle was about half that, which provided for very poor grip in high wind situations. The stalk also felt like hollow aluminum, not confidence inspiring at all.
I returned this umbrella, I would never buy it again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: So So
Comment: This umbrella was purchased purely based on size. It was worth it for that alone. However, I am not happy with it's opening and closing system.
Customer Rating:
Summary: no gust is too big
Comment: This is the perfect umbrella for the gusty city of San Francisco.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ultimate Umbrella
Comment: Here in the Pacific Northwest it's pretty common to see beat-up umbrellas that are hanging on by a thread. Not the Gustbuster! This thing stands up to that "sideways rain" that we so often get. I walk to and from work, at one point crossing a bridge over open water and believe me when I say that the wind nearly stops me in my tracks some days. I LOVE my GustBuster Metro which fits in my backpack when not in use and never turns inside out when it is in use. Always there for me when I need it, just like a good friend.
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