Umbrella Holder by Umbrellamate

Umbrellamate is a portable, ultra lightweight powder-coated aluminum ground anchor that offers hands-free support for portable beach umbrellas or posts up to 1 and ¼ inches or 32 millimeters in diameter. Use in sand or turf to prevent fly away umbrellas and to help ensure reliable shade and shelter for you and your family. 

  

Caution:     The Umbrellamate is a piece of equipment to be used by adults only! Please keep away from children

Caution:     Do not leave umbrella unattended. Especially in winds exceeding 50 kmh (30 mph)!

Caution:     Handle product with care and store in a safe place!

Caution:     When using in soft or fine sand bury the disc for added lateral stability!

Protect Yourself When Exposed to the Sun!

Being outdoors in the sun is good for you. Just remember to take a few simple precautions to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays throughout the year. In the summer time, considering doing outdoor activities such as swimming before 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Remember, too, that water and sand reflect UV radiation…
             
Try to spend less time in the sun by finding shade. When you are outdoors, wear clothes that cover your skin such as hats, shoes, long pants and long sleeved shirts, it is also a good idea to also use a portable beach umbrella for shade . Protect your eyes with
sunglasses that are UV rated. Wear a lot of sunscreen on skin that is not covered. Your sunscreen should block both UV-B and UV-A and have a SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15 or more. Be sure to reapply it every two hours or after swimming or exercising.
     
In the spring and fall, UV radiation from the sun can be very strong especially in the spring when ozone depletion is of concern. When outdoors, wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and a hat or use a portable beach umbrella. Put on sunscreen to protect any exposed skin. Burns and skin damage can occur quickly and stay with you for life.

When should you start practicing these protective behaviors? Start now to plan for way to protect you and your family in the sun. We now know that it takes very little time for the UV rays to damage your DNA, increase your risk to skin cancers, weaken your immune system and damage your eyes. By the time you see it, damage has been done. So start practicing as soon as you are in the sun!