A whole new kind of umbrella. It laughs at the wind.

The Senz Umbrella is aerodynamically designed to maintain its shape even under the some really bad weather conditions, The company their patented frame and powerful construction will keep it from inverting in winds up to 70 miles per hour for the original model or 40 mph winds for the mini model. I tried the mini model on a rainy, stormy day in NYC. I saw two people throw their umbrellas into the trash because the wind had turned them inside out. My Senz umbrella was fine. Another neat feature is the shape of the front of the umbrella. It’s been shortened to provide optimal line of sight from under the canopy. No more walking into people on the sidewalk or into cars when you cross the street. A longer back on the umbrella offers superior protection to keep water from dripping on your back. And this is smart: The tips on the end of the umbrella's spokes -- aptly named “eye-savers” -- are designed to protect your eyes, as well as those of passers-by. Pricing for mini $55.00; original $65.00. There is now an XL version too. The handle on the mini is very small. I didn’t try the original, but in photos, the handle looks much bigger, so I’d opt for that.

My umbrella came from www.spoonsisters.com

The company’s website: www.senzumbrellas.com

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