Shibumi Shade Review & Set Up (Sun Ninja Beach Tent Comparison )
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- In this Beach Gear Guy review video, I set up and review the Shibumi Shade. I bought this beach Shade for $250, which isn't cheap, so I really wanted spend some time with it to see if it's actually worth the price tag.
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I also wanted to compare it to another canopy beach tent, so I set up the Shibumi Shade next to my large Sun Ninja.
TIMESTAMPS
0:01 Shibumi Shade review
0:40 Sunshade set up instructions
2:32 Beach shade wind test
3:13 How many people will this beach canopy accommodate?
3:27 Does the Shibumi Shade make any noise?
3:56 Shibumi Shade vs. the Sun Ninja
5:13 Overall thoughts about this beach shade
Feel free to email me with any ideas or thoughts: beachgearguy@cheerful.com
Thanks for watching my review video!
Came here for the Shibumi and left admiring the Sun Ninja 😂…..Update found his Neso Grande reviews and bought that and LOVE IT!!!!
Our Neso was falling apart after one week of use. Collapsed under heavy winds. Returned it for a Shimbumi. Ideally, would keep the Neso Grand for days with no wind.
Thanks., saved me $250. First most beaches aren't that empty and if the wind shifts or sun angle, you're screwed. Plus the noise, the best part of the beach is waves crashing.
I bought the Shibumi and was bothered by the flapping and noise in high winds. There is a simple solution. I tied a short cord to each of the free corners (the ones that were flapping in the wind) and tied the other end of each cord to a water bottle filled with ocean water. I buried each water bottle a foot or so in the sand to provide an anchor point for each of the corners. This stopped the flapping. Shibumi should add a grommet hole to each of the free corners to make this easier as it makes the shade much more functional in windy conditions.
A subscriber found a knockoff Shibumi Shade on Amazon that included your grommet idea. Strangely enough, this beach shade has disappeared from the internet.
Yes it's too pricey. I used poles from my broken tent, bought two double hammocks on sale for $20, sew the fabric together and got my sun shade for under $25.
Cool! I wish you could send a pic of your invention. Would love to see it!
These line the beaches where we vacation at Oak Island N.C. I’ve seen people fight every kind of canopy while the people that have the Shibumi relax all day under theirs. I broke down and spent the $250 for one this year and can’t wait to use it ⛱
Cool! I hope you like it!
These are crazy popular on the North Carolina beaches. A really well made quality product.
I saw this at a beach here in Florida. There is almost always wind here at the beach so we bought one and used it for the first time today.....LOVED it!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing Velma!
Another great review. Thanks! Sun Ninja for life!
Thanks!
Thank you for this! Watching Shibumi's set up video I couldn't quite understand how the anchor worked. Yours made it perfectly clear. thanks for that! 😊😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!
I LOVE my Shibumi. Best beach gear ever. Lots of people came by and asked questions. The noise was not noticeable. The shade was ample, so simple to put up, take down and carry. The price was worth it for ease, Beach cred, lightweight, etc. AWESOME!
Cool! Thanks for sharing, Greg!
We absolutely love the Shibumi shade, it’s so easy and is wonderful for the beach 🏖, Perfect winds for today & yesterday in PCB. Lots of compliments today…
Cool! Thanks for sharing!!
Super helpful review, helped make a tough decision easier!
Great to hear! Glad it was helpful!
I have the Shibumi and I get to use it for the first time this coming weekend. I can't wait!!
Cool! Have fun!
Thanks for posting this review. It's always (and I mean always) windy on the beach in Texas and it's also often very hot so shade is a must have. Unfortunately a typical pop-up canopy just won't hack it - bent poles, torn shades, etc. The $250 price tag is a little steep but getting the right gear can make the difference between a relaxing day at the beach and a daylong ordeal.
My pleasure, Jessie! It sounds like you have a Shibumi Shade, and you like it! Cool! Thanks for sharing!
Love your reviews, and gave you a like. You really do a great job recording your videos, and your voice is very soothing to listen too :)
I appreciate that. Thank you so much.
We bought one last year when in HHI, the best product and 250 we have ever spent for beach gear. It is quick and easy to setup and we like when people come up and start asking about it. The noise is relaxing like the waves. It packs up nicely and transports nicely. Great product
Cool! Thanks for sharing, Michael!
thank youuuuuu, this was a great review ! and helped me decide
Glad I could help!
I love my Shibumi Shade. It’s portable and fits in my backpack making it easy to ride my bike to the beach. It’s also very cool looking and uses recycled plastic bottles.
Cool! Thanks for sharing!
I love mine..the sound of the shibumi shade is very relaxing and drowns out the people noise..great quality aswell.
Thanks for sharing!
Saw some at the beach this year and yes, caught my attention. Glad I found your video. I think they are neat, their compact size is great and glad to hear they are made in USA (somewhat), but the price is certainly not a selling point.
Happy you found me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Yes, I've been waiting! Awesome
Thanks Drew!
Great review, thank you! I'm also hesitant about the price, but I like to rationalize things! I go to the beach at least 20 times a year. That's like renting an umbrella for $12 every visit, but then by next year, it's FREE every time. That math rationalization helped me make my purchase :)
That's a great way to rationalize the price. Thanks for sharing, Benny!
After seeing them up and down the coast of Pawleys and Litchfield Beach, we finally got one and have not regretted it. The noise is a bit annoying but the ease of it makes up for it!
Cool! Thanks for sharing! 😀
this was an awesome review. thank you
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Very nice review! Thank you for this, I have been contemplating on getting one. This helps me with deciding. I do agree with you and a lot of the viewers, it is a bit pricey!
Thanks, Corey! I'm glad the review video was helpful.
Really great review!!
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Received one today just in time for Memorial Day. It’s a gift for my dad after we saw a similar model at a local Texas beach. Looks like a breeze to setup and bound to catch attention! Felt okay about the higher price tag knowing it’s made of recycled plastic. 👍🏻
That's an excellent gift idea! The Shibumi Shade sure does get attention on the beach. I have the original shade which provides UPF 30+ sun protection, but I hear that the newer shade, made of recycled plastic, provides UPF 50+ sun protection. It's also supposed to be a little bit quieter, too. I hope you and your family have a fun & safe Memorial Day weekend!
Thank you for the review. Purchased prior to your review and trying in Texas for holiday trip this week. I'll leave another review once I've return to see how we liked it.
That would be great! Hope it works out!
Sooooo expensive and while I appreciate that it was designed by a couple of Navy Seals, those of us who can't afford that price point, but can sew, can make a similar item. I bought a tent this weekend that was similar to the Ninja one you showed, for $40 and it worked for what it was intended for and way more affordable. Super easy to set up too!
Used ours two weeks ago at Pawleys Island and we had gusts up to 25mph and it was not going anywhere. Super wind resistant, but it is loud! It is so much easier than hauling around umbrellas
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this information 😎
My pleasure! Glad you liked the video!
Cool set up very cool
Yeah! It is really easy to set up.
New subscriber here. I love your reviews 💯👍
Cool! Thanks!!! I'll be uploading a new video tomorrow. Hope you like it!
Good review. Just bought one and looking forward to trying it this weekend. Super popular on TX beaches. For anyone who thinks this is expensive (and I'm with you on that) consider 1) The value of your time fighting a traditional shade canopy, 2) The frustration of having a traditional canopy fail mid-trip (been there), and/or 3) Having the wind launch a metal-framed canopy into a person or vehicle (seen both). To say nothing of the weight and bulk of lugging other options to and from the beach. Point being: you're going to spend about $100 on some kind of shade whatever--if that's your sunk cost--then another $150 doesn't seem all that unreasonable.
Thanks for sharing, Matt! I hope you have fun with your new Shibumi Shade this Memorial Day weekend!
I am team Neso. We have a Neso Gigante and an original Neso for the when it's just 2 of us.
We also have have their alternative anchors for non sand use.
Thank you, very informative
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Most people like to sit facing the ocean. I think the shibumi has the right idea with the lightweight and quick set up. But the noise the having to move it with the wind and price is bothersome. The ninja or something similar I think is more beach friendly for what people like to do. If you don't care about facing the ocean and/or shifting it every time the wind shifts than the shibumi is for you. I'll keep my ninja and/or umbrellas. Thanks for the review it was informative.
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Very informative!!!!!
Thanks Dave!
Wow, super helpful! Thank you!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Great review. Thx
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
This looks like a giant pain in the ass, and very loud. You rely on the breeze, have to rotate it to the wind, move your things when you do, costs $250, I'm so glad you did this review! I went with a sunshade with poles and sand bag anchors! :)
totally agree! not a good investment at all
I disagree. It is very easy to set up and only relies on a sand stake or guy line in the front. Also, and this is a big deal for so much shade, it weighs under 4 lbs. At our beach the winds ‘almost’ never too weak to use this shade. It can accommodate large parties, you can freely move under it and walk through it. The big drawback for me is the price, but it is a stateside and very well made item. They are hugely popular at our SC beach for all the reasons mentioned above.
I've used both umbrellas with anchors & sand bags and the Shibumi, which I bought 2 years ago, and I will always go to the Shibumi. Our beaches in the Carolinas rarely have a lack of breeze and I have never had to re-adjust/re-position the Shibumi yet. On the contrary, we've had this up on very windy days and had no concerns about it getting away from us. Also, I can easily set this up, 1 person, in just a few minutes.
great video. just tried to put mine up today before heading to beach. i need demo on how the heck to get it back in the bag 🤔😂. really appreciated the comments about turning bag inside out for sand 🙌
Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!
I've been watching your reviews and it led me to buy a Neso Gigante, to go with our already owned Shibumi. We use ours in the Outer and Bogue Banks, NC and they both really have their uses. The shibumi was actually created in the Bogue Banks area too. The shibumi is a wind only kind of thing like you said and it is so easy and quick to setup. Last time we used it we had 11-20mph winds, and the shibumi worked great! However, it is sooo loud, it will even drown out music and you basically have to yell at your family when talking. But if you have no wind, forget about the Shibumi. Maybe one day they can offer a solution, like anchor attachments on the sails. When you are on the beach in NC, you will see Shibumis every where. The Neso Gigante is really awesome to go with the Shibumi. It is huge, and offers a ton of shade. It take a bit longer to setup and you have to learn through trial and error to get it right. The issue with the neso gigante is the high winds. On the days where wind is 15+mph of if the wind changes direction frequently, which it likes to do in NC, go with the Shimbumi. If you set up the Neso perfectly you hardly ever have to adjust or fix poles even if you are on the beach a full day. Being a tall person, the 8ft poles are awesome. Definitely buy more poles for the neso though, they are pretty thin and cheaply made.
TL;DR your reviews are awesome. Thank you! If you go to the beaches in NC and want the best for any situation get a Shibumi ($250) and a Neso Gigante ($150)
Great info! Thank you so much for sharing your Neso Gigante & Shibumi Shade experiences with the channel! It's nice to have a few beach shade options for different wind conditions. Looks like you have a great duo for the Outer Banks.
@@BeachGearGuy Thanks. Just my $0.02. You were the one to help me decide on what to buy and help me set it up properly. Big thanks to you for all the info you post.
Actually, I almost got the Neso. Some reviewers say it only comes with 2 poles and you'll need to buy the extra poles in case one breaks or sometimes you may want all four poles up. Anyway, Neso plus extra poles with tax puts you at $203. Shibumi at $250 plus tax is $270. I ended up going with the Shibumi since it seems more durable and there is usually no lack of wind at our local beach. From what I've read it can withstand higher wind than canopies which makes sense with its design. In term of loudness from flapping in the wind, I'll just have to see how annoying that might be.
@@julieh7478 cool stuff. yeah I have been using both the shibumi and the neso for almost a year now. we use both pretty frequently. If you have the wind, shibumi is a great way to go; so much quicker and easier to put up than the neso. If there is heavy wind, the neso is kind of a pain to set up by yourself and you have to really overpack the sand bag corners. However, once up, most of the family preferred the neso because it was quieter, especially if they didn't have to go through the hassle of setting it up (leaving it up to me and stealing my spot!). You get kinda used to the noise levels of the shibumi, but when you switch between that and something like the neso, then you realize how loud it can be. But for simple and quick setup it easily goes to the shibumi. Really they both have their uses depending on the conditions on the beach.
TL;DR from my experience
shibumi
- easy and quick setup
- easy to pack and store
- loud
- can't use if there is no wind
- the amount of shade depends on how well it is blowing the fabric
- seems a tad expensive for what it is
neso
- larger area of shade
- quieter
- takes longer to setup
- heavy winds make it a little difficult
- extra poles are a must if you want to use it to its full ability
Thank you Beach Gear Guy for your review. I am contemplating purchasing the Shibumi Shade but have to be honest, the price scares me. The light weight and ease attracts me - it seems easy to pack on an airplane and than tote to the beach if riding bikes. I have seen several of these at Isle of Palms and Folly Beach where I vacation. I am still not comfortable enough yet to pull the trigger on the price-tag. Your video was great and helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment, Dawn! Happy to hear the video helped you out. I understand your dilemma. The Shibumi Shade is pricey.
You won't regret your purchase! We have one and it's the best $250 I've ever spent. I just think about all of the $50-$75 umbrellas I've spent on and have broken... This will last a long time!
Love my shibumi
Thanks for this! Was deciding to get one for our San Diego Beach camping next month.. I saw this when we went to Hawaii last month and was wondering wth was it.. I found it cool really lol. Then I saw the price... I don't mind the flapping sound just a bit concern about it being useless when there's not a lot of wind. We frequent Lake Tahoe too.. I don't remember if it gets windy there.
Thanks for the great comment, Aileen! Yeah! Once the breeze dies down, so does the shade. Have you checked out any canopy beach shelters? Here's the link to my Neso Grande vs. Sun Ninja video: ruclips.net/video/D7EeD6rs_LM/видео.html They provide just as much shade, and they stay up without needing a breeze. Have fun in San Diego!
After fighting the wind with my 10X10 canopy tent on Topsail Beach NC, this is worth EVERY PENNY!!!
Thanks for sharing T B!
I have the sun ninja and saw a Shibumi on the beach today. The ninja is tricky in the wind. I think I want both!!
It is nice to have both!
Just saw one of these and it was really cool. But I immediately started thinking of how to diy it. You can buy the flex tent pole and enough ripstop nylon for about 80-90 bucks. The rest is “just” sewing skills and time. So I definitely agree it fees a bit overpriced.
That said what a cool idea. (Btw I was one of those people who walked up to a shibumi owner and asked “what is this thing”)
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At $250, think it’s overpriced. Parents have one and found it kind of annoying when the wind wasn’t consistent and changed directions or died down.
Best part was the quick set up.
Check out CoolCabana. I've also used Neso and it's not always predictable in the winds. We love our CoolCabana! Beach Gear Guy has done a review on it as well.
thank you for your thorough reviews!
My pleasure!
Thanks for the review, I've been interested in this one for a while.
What chair are you using in this video?
That's my Tommy Bahama 2020 beach chair.
Here the link to my beach chair review: ruclips.net/video/k1-_HdTp43A/видео.html
& here's my affiliate link if you want to check it out on Amazon: amzn.to/2PV6xzC
We are trying my father in law’s Shibumi Shade at the beach today. It works great once we adjusted it and IF the wind is blowing. We had to adjust it a few times. I think I would rather have the Sun Ninja.
I'm glad you had a chance to try the Shibumi Shade. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you for the video! Great information and demonstration. I was debating between the Shibumi and a similar product called Beach Shade. I went with Beach Shade (also a tad lower cost) because with windless days, they include 2 windless poles to attach to the back to hold up the cloth and block some sun. I am heading to the beach in July in Florida, and am both excited/anxious to try out this new type of shade alternative.
Glad my review video was helpful! Good luck with the Beach Shade. Please let me know how it works out. I hope you have a fun & safe vacation in Florida!
G’day from Down Under! Just hoping you might review the Vento by Cool Cabanas - it’s their canopy beach shelter. Love your videos! 💛
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out!
Great video. Thanks. I was wondering why Shibumi doesn't simply make a second seamed opening on the other long side and provide another flexible pole? Sure, you lose the flapping and the "dramatic" look, but then you wouldn't always have to have good wind.
There was a competing product on Amazon that had two grommets and two chords in the back of the beach shade to do just that. Oddly enough, this beach shade has mysteriously disappeared from the internet.
@@BeachGearGuy Thanks.
I can only assume that it's because if you did that...now your anchoring system would need to be much stronger since a strong wind would just blow it out of the sand and away down the beach. The flapping side prevents it from blowing away because it's only using the wind but not capturing it. 🤔
Just got back from obx. Saw this shibumi. Unfortunately it was not a very windy day. The group using it was sad pandas when they were just sitting under a floppy piece of material. I am thinking neso or ninja for my next purchase. Can you do beach wagons next? I’d love to see the difference in the types of beach wagons.
Both the Ninja & Neso beach tents are great. Thanks for the suggestion! I am going to be reviewing more beach wagons and will eventually put together a comparison video. So far, I'm really liking my Rio Wonder Wheeler: ruclips.net/video/qyQWQsz9eEw/видео.html
Agree
Great review. Have seen these in VA Beach area & am surprised they cost so much for a simple concept. Am writing this after having to chase down my sportsbrella down the beach after a sudden wind shift.
Not sure what to get now.
Thanks! Sorry to hear about your Sport-Brella wind mishap. I just bought my second Neso Grande and set it up on the beach yesterday. (mice nibbled at my first one.) Have you watched my Pacific Breeze XL beach tent review? It's more of an enclosed beach tent.
Get a Mike’s Spike and put your sturdy umbrella in it. I have a Myri umbrella. Shibumi looks cool, invented here in NC and I see a lot of them at the beaches. It’s unfortunate that they are priced so high.
I think we should support local and buy things made in the USA. I love that it’s made by brothers from NC.
I wish I had seen this video before I purchased the shibumi shade. I haven’t used it yet. We’re going to the beach the second week of august. But I think between these two, the sun ninja seems more practical for the price. I’m trying to justify forking over another $170 for another shade in case the wind doesn’t cooperate with us. 😬
Thanks for your comment! I do my best to show viewers what to expect from a product before they hit the beach. Whether you bring the Shibumi Shade, the Sun Ninja or both, I hope you a fun & safe beach vacation!
I got a sun ninja, because we were also going camping, and the campground had a beach on the lake. I figured there wouldn’t be enough wind on the lake for the shibumi. We set up the sun ninja once, and then figured it wasn’t worth setting up the second day we were on the beach. Just the extra space needed, and my kids didn’t like that we needed to fill up the 4 corners with so much sand. 🤷🏻♀️ But this week we went to Ocean City, MD and we realized that space in the beach was super limited. Again, the sun ninja seemed too inconvenient. So we set up the shibumi. It was really loud the first day, because the wind was stronger. My sister complained about the sound. My kids liked setting it up. It didn’t require nearly has much sand or space. So we did use it the second day we were at the ocean, and the sun ind wasn’t as strong. My sister was skeptical that it would fly because she didn’t think there was enough wind. But it was perfect! My kids really preferred setting up the shibumi. So the shibumi was a winner for the ocean. I don’t know what to do about the sun ninja. I might keep it around for lake beaches, but it was just kind of cumbersome to set up.
I have really enjoyed the beach tent/ shelter/ shade reviews, thank you. I live in Southern California and don't necessarily always have the beach area for the sun ninja 20x20 footprint with the sand anchors. Therefore, I was interested in the Shibumi but do have concerns with lack of wind in the earlier hours of the day. Any other specific products you would recommend? Thanks for all the content.
Thanks for the comment and the question Chris! How many people will be joining you under the beach shade?
@@BeachGearGuy We typically have 2-4 adults and 2 children. The kids ore often playing in the waves or chasing after seagulls. We utilized a shade tent in the past but have outgrown that set up.
For a crew of your size, I would normally suggest a canopy beach shade like the Neso or the Sun Ninja, but they do take up a lot of real estate on the beach. I just reviewed the CoolCabana which costs more than the Neso and Ninja ($200) but it's really a good sun shade. It can provide shade for 3 people but it may get a little cramped with more than three. Have you ever heard of the Sport-Brella? I reviewed the Sport-Brella XL last year: ruclips.net/video/hsOEqs9BvaQ/видео.html . A beach friend also has one and in the past we've placed the two of them side by side to accommodate four people. It actually worked out well without taking up a huge amount of space on the beach. The Sport-Brella XL is still on Amazon but it's way too expensive now ($110). They now have the Sport-Brella Premiere XL which is currently going for $60.99. I've actually been using it at the beach this summer. The overall the quality is okay and it provides the same amount of shade as the XL. Just an idea. I'll keep thinking.
250$?! Also I like to sit facing the water and if the wind isn't blowing directly inland you can't do that and also be in the shade. But props to them on including buissiness cards. Marketing A+
Could you think of any negatives to adding a second pole on the flappy end? Kind of kills the novelty of the wole thing but would help in the noise/changing wind department
It's a good idea, but there's no sleeve in the back of the canopy for a second pole. That would be a good idea to share with the Shibumi people.
We used to do this with driftwood and sheets.
Sounds creative, MacGyver.
Have you seen the Sunsail shade? It looks almost identical to the Shibumi but it's green, SPF 50, and it looks like it has straps on the tail end so that you can anchor it if the wind is too low. But I haven't confirmed that last part.
Do they sell it on AMAZON?
Shibumi or Cool Cabana??? Great video! I got back from a beach trip and saw these as well as Cool Cabana which I watched your review on I. Another video… which do you like better… Shibumi or Cool Cabana???
Thanks! Between the Shibumi Shade and the CoolCabana, I prefer the 8'x8' CoolCabana. I actually used my CoolCabana this weekend as my base camp for a beach gear shot.
So no wind, no shibumi. Can't use these in the backyard with lawn?
Just used my Shibumi for a lovely week at the beach. Any tips on how to store it away for a year. Just pack it up or do something special for longevity?
Great question! I just got mine a few months ago so I haven't stored it away in my beach gear shed yet. I would recommend making sure the polyester shade it's completely dry before putting it back into the bag. Also, I'm not sure what the bag is made of, so I'm going to store mine in a sealable plastic container to make sure rodents can't munch away at it.
I would definitely rinse the sand and salt off with fresh water before drying it out.. then store in a cool dry location (like an air-conditioned closet).
@@solbelloshade I agree. That's exactly what I decided too. Light rinse, then dry in the sun for about an hour, then store away until the next beach trip.
Which would be best for higher sustained wind situations like we have here on the Oregon coast?
If you don't mind the noise, you could go with the Shibumi Shade, but If you're looking for more sun protection, go with the Neso Grande.
Any plans to test the Solbello? I was on the fence about buying the CoolCabana and then came across the Solbello, which is similar to the Shibumi.
Yes. I bought myself a Solbello three weeks ago & a review video is in the works.
Some NC beaches no longer allow cabanas…but *do* allow Shibumis. We just bought one; will be interested to see how it performs.
I wonder why the NC beaches don't allow cabanas. I hope the Shibumi Shade works out well for you!
@@BeachGearGuy I think Shibumi Shades is based in NC (Outerbanks?)..... there's a conspiracy afoot!
Just kidding 😂😂
thanks for the review BGG!
I wonder if it's possible to shorten the pole to make it shorter maybe more efficient for two people?
I just got this emailed to me: shibumishade.com/products/shibumi-shade-mini
I agree that the Shibumi is very pricey for what it is. However, the Shibumi mini is excellent for travel. And by travel I mean air travel as I take it whenever we travel to a beach. At 2 lbs it does not add a lot to your baggage weight. I pack light anyway so this item works for me. For local beach days I use a Coolcabana.
Right! For the amount of shade you get, the Shibumi is very portable.
I'm curious if you have any plan to compare the sound that the original shibumi makes versus the new quieter one.
I have last year's Quite Canopy beach shader, but I still need the latest version. If Shibumi sends me one, I'll review it.
@BeachGearGuy well hopefully they send you one. I personally am very happy with the shibumi but I know some people that I carry to the beach from time to time don't like it.
What's it like putting it back inside the bag? Was it difficult? Any tips you can share?
Putting the Shibumi Shade back in the bag is pretty easy. The inside of the bag has two sleeve compartments; one for the pole and one for the canopy. There is no need to fold up the shade. It can be simply stuffed back in one sleeve and the folded pole can be placed in the other sleeve.
If you had to pick one between the shabumi or the ninja overall what would it be ??
I would pick the Sun Ninja.
In your experience if I will be mainly at NC beaches would you recommend the Shibumi or Sun Ninja? Thank you for your insight!
Have you watched my Sun Ninja review? ruclips.net/video/BnxiE-KYUGk/видео.html
@@BeachGearGuy I have yes. Kinda why I asked... Thanks!
I would like to see how easy it is to take down on each please.
How is the tension line attached? so the sail and the bag are connected?
That's right. The blue anchor line is permanently attached to both the Shibumi Shade and the carrying/anchor bag.
For the record, we just purchased the Shibumi Shade for our beach house in Kiawah, SC. However, I needed to prove to myself I could make a replica for le$$. Bought tent pole on Amazon-$19.00...15 yds of rip-stop nylon $78.00...small canvas grocery bag to use as sand anchor $0.00...20 feet of clothesline rope $13.00...Mom sewed pole loop on nylon $0.00. Took about an hour to sew, 5-mins to set-up at beach. Exact same as the Shibumi. AND I choose a cool grey color of nylon. All together, about $120.00.
Wow! You MacGyvered yourself a cool sunshade! Thanks for sharing!
Did the same diy. Works perfectly
You spent an hour of your time sewing. I’d venture to guess that you spent at least an hour or two obtaining all of your materials. So, what’s two to three hours of your time worth?
@@Beba-qv3db Would you please share the specs of the poles that you bought?
@@eclecticlife from online ,"Quest Outfitters", item # 4302, 11mm poles, 3 sets. Narrow elastic cord 3/32",10y, item # 2402.
I wish Myrtle Beach (Horry County) would let you use these from Memorial Day to Labor Day but they do NOT, unfortunately. Gonna have to use mine 9 months out of the year I guess!
Yeah. Myrtle Beach has VERY strict beach shade rules. I wonder why they don't allow the Shibumi Shade.
I purchased the Shibumi for my beach hammock set up. I’d like to put a CGear mat under it. The one I have is slightly too small for my ENO Nomad hammock footprint. How large a mat can reasonably fit under the Shibumi? Would It be better to purchase the RV version (rectangular shaped) or the traditional tent version (square shaped). I do want to keep covered to prevent skin cancer. Thanks! 😎
You ask the best questions Erica. When I measured the Shibumi Shade, I got 17 feet by 9 feet so perhaps the Medium RV CGrear mat that's 14 feet by 8 feet would be a good fit. The Shibumi Shade only offers UPF 30 sun protection, so I would also use sun block and take other sun protection precautions just to be safe.
@@BeachGearGuy Thanks so much! Given the shape, I had a feeling the RV mat might be better suited for Shibumi use. It’s still very warm down in SC and definitely beach weather for us northern transplants. The Atlantic is still warm…. I appreciate your expertise! 🙏😎
I always have sunscreen on my face, even on cold days in the great white north!
The NC beach’s always have a breeze.
I"m a single mom with kids aged 10, 14 and 16. We do a weekly Cape Cod vacation. Last year I really struggled with getting our gear to the beach and set up. I'm small. Only 5 feet tall and not super strong. The kids are somewhat helpful but I need to be able to do it by myself. What would you recommend? I need lightweight and easy to carry as well as manageable set up for one person. Need good shade since one of my kids really needs to be out of the sun almost all of the time. Thanks in advance!
The Shibumi Shade is easy to set up and will shade four people. However, as you witnessed in the video, it needs a breeze to perform properly, but Cape Cod is usually breezy.
The CoolCabana is easy to set up, but I'll be cramped with four people.
Sun Ninja vs. CoolCabanas: ruclips.net/video/NrgW3WlvsnE/видео.html
I like the Neso Grande, but it takes some work to set it up.
Shibumi vs. Neso Grande: ruclips.net/video/amhTanHD9Sc/видео.html
Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any more questions.
I've been looking into getting the ShadeSock by Jobean but there's literally zero reviews of them on youtube. Not all heros wear capes but some review them as shade at the beach.
Thanks, Mando! I just got my hands on one! I'll be reviewing it soon!
Can we do a comparison video btw Solbello and Shimbumi ? death match! lol
I had a feeling that it would be loud.
So do you feel like the Sun Ninja provides just as much shade?
In terms of square footage, I would say both beach canopies provide just as much shade.
Is there any product similar but cheaper? 250 is a lot for once or twice a year
There was a less expensive beach shade on Amazon that was very similar to the Shibumi but it has completely disappeared from the web. I think they may have gotten into trouble for violating the Shibumi Shade patent.
Pricey for sure, I would buy two if they were $185 a piece, raising their profit margin! Just an opinion from a successful Business fart!
How much is the Ninja one ?
I would probably tailor the Shibumi to be like the Ninja with 2 ropes and 2 homemade sandbags.
The large Sun Ninja is around $160.
Built my own that is 19 1/2' x 9' for less than $100. It gets just as much attention.
Cool! You should get some footage of it and upload it to your channel!
Would you please share the total length of the poles when put together? And what is the width of one pole? Thanks!
I don't know off hand but I'll measure the length and width of the pole next time I go to my beach gear shack.
The total length of the pole when it's assembled is 25 feet 8 inches and is a half inch in diameter. It's also a DAC Pressfit pole.
Does anyone know why there’s only one company making this type of sunshade?
@@eclecticlife There was one company that did but they completely disappeared from web.
Remember the days of going to the beach to relax and listen to the waves?
Those days are long gone. For the astronomical price of 249.99, you can be the most hated family on the beach.
Thanks for your review!
Or be really hated when you are the person chasing an uprooted umbrella blowing down the beach, looking to impale someone.
So I deleted our thread on beach carts - sorry in error - please can you tell me if I can email you my top 5 I would love your thoughts - 1. Is the radio flyer beach wagon
2. WheelEEz, another is the rio cart that looks more like a moving dolly
Did you read my reply before you deleted it? My plan is to retrofit balloon wheels onto my Rio Wonder Wheeler. I'm currently looking for the best deals on the wheels and parts. Sure you can email me with your list: beachgearguy@gmail.com
Thank you , yes I got that but , try Facebook Marketplace - quite often people sell the set of the balloon wheels for a good price - Amazon also sells- I’d love to see the video of how you put it all together - thanks I am going to email you the top beach carts that look like they might actually be amazing
Shibumi needs another pole on the flapping end with another guy out string and then it will be perfect. At this price point it should come with ear protection !
As an experiment I had a channel sewn on the rear side of our Shibumi (like the one on the front side), and purchased the same pole type (11mm, 7001 aircraft grade aluminum tent poles connected by shock cord) to mirror how the front was made in hopes we could control the loud wind flap.
We tried it out on the beach with 11-12 mph winds. The problem with this experiment was that the 1.1 ounce ripstop polyester material the Shibumi uses is similar to parachute material and is designed to catch the wind and use it suspend the canopy, which works well if its allowed to flow free, not so much if its not.
The issue with the aerodynamics of this feature became clear once a rear constraint was added to the mix (the new rear arching pole we applied). It created a massive upward aerial lift effect in the center of the canopy that would've pulled both poles out of the sand had two of us not be there to hold it in place.
Even after adding additional guy lines connected to heavier sand anchors on both ends the structure remained unstable. In the end the ripstop material worked great in providing the lift needed to suspend the shade but only if it was free on one end so it could flow with the windl unopposed. Otherwise, securing the back end unfortunately turned it into a parachute. I wound up removing the rear pole altogether which worked fine but the loud flapping noise returned. Oh well.
Well...I am bout to find out how easy the shibumi setup is for a 69 year young lady on a windy Port Arkansas beach! Will let ya know!
You got this, Toni!
Its pricey.. alright... I still coughed up the cabbage because its light, small, and fast to set up. They do work through. And I'm not suspost to get put in the sun any more.
Thanks for your input!
That flapping noise is annoying. I had my cool cabana near one and it was very loud. I would hate to be under it. Plus if the wind direction shifts, you need to make adjustments and reposition everything. I will stay with cool cabana !!!