Taxi ranking

Q. Who is the most popular person at a taxi rank on a freezing cold night?
A. The guy with the huge overcoat who is willing to share occupancy.

Q. Who is the most popular person at a taxi rank in the rain?
A. The person with the biggest umbrella as we've never seen a taxi rank canopy that covers any more than the first 10 people in a queue.

Stands to reason don’t it?

To increase your (taxi) rank with friends is easy; here are just some of our widest brollies to consider:

This stylish Balmoral umbrella provides excellent protection. Fibreglass ribs and shaft provide strength, and the rubber handle keeps this umbrella securely in your grip. The mechanism features a safety runner with push-button action. 

The Hunter branding on the outer panels makes it stand out in a crowd and it comes with a smart, matching fabric carry case, complete with shoulder strap.

Length when closed: 91cm Span when open: 123cm




The Jackman Rainbow Golf Umbrella is a traditional shaped large golf umbrella in a rainbow of colours -  16panels of colours in fact. If your friends can't find you in the queue with this.....! It has a 14mm diameter steel shaft with sturdy ribs for strength.

Length when closed: 100cm Span when open: 147.5cm

The GustBuster's Doorman umbrella has a huge span of canopy which means you are completely protected from the wind and rain. Tested in wind speeds of up to 55mph, it’s perfect for taxi ranks from John o’Groats to Land End.

When open it’s a whopping 157.48cm (62") wide.

Or you could have a look at this XXL vented 
umbrella which is great for wet and windy evenings.

Full Length Mens Walking umbrellas

As we we write it is raining outside and we are looking at our selection of Autumn / Winter 2013 umbrellas at the side of our desk, and we are wondering exactly which umbrella to road test today. 

We have chosen a few full length Gents Umbrellas for you to browse in today’s blog - again just a small selection of what we have to offer.

Large Gustbuster (Doorman) Umbrella (62")

You have heard about this superior brand of umbrella - The Gustbuster.

The GustBuster's Doorman umbrella is similar in design to the Classic but has a larger span of canopy which means you are completely protected from the wind and rain.

Award-winning double-canopy — expansive 62" canopy

What makes a Gustbuster different?

The Gustbuster umbrellas has a uniquely patented double canopy design that works in 2 ways.

The first is that the upper canopy consists of large rain drop shaped wind vents that allow the air to flow through and out the sides of the umbrella.

The second part of the design is the elastic staps that connect the upper level to each of the outer fibreglass spokes which are mounted on the lower canopy and main frame.


The frame holds itself well in strong winds which have been tested up to 55mph, it is just that you have to keep a hold of the umbrella which may prove your own firm grip.



Huntsman Umbrella in Double Check - navy colour

• Classically inspired walking umbrella with double strength frame
• Sturdy 14mm steel shaft 
• Strengthened double rib steel frame
• Genuine wood handle
• Also available in black

Knightsbridge Umbrella in black

• The perfect walking umbrella combining luxury, strength and style
• Lightweight and flexible fibreglass frame for extra strength
• Smooth automatic opening at the touch of a button
• Extra large canopy made with luxurious woven fabric
• Rubberised hooked handle for comfort and secure grip
• Also available in Knightsbridge City Stripe Black and City Stripe Grey

We have chosen a few from our large selection of umbrellas for you today. If you would like to see a larger selection, please have a look at Gents Walking Umbrellas. Or for our full range please visit us at www.TheUmbrellaShop.co.uk