Senz Umbrella comparison test with Billy Goat 13HP leaf blower

Comparison of Senz umbrella with ordinary umbrella, being blown with Billy Goat Force 13 (13 HP) leaf blower, which generates up to 100MPH wind force. Durk Steenhuizen modeling the umbrellas, Dave Cooper operating the Billy Goat. Filmed outside Genworks North American development HQ.

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[lgbtTV3]

This is an invalid test.

1) You're comparing the Folding Senz with thinner jointed ribs (rated at 40nph) to a huge full size umbrella

2) The Senz auto-spins to aerodynamically let wind pass when held upright. The way it was held here defeated this feature

3) A leaf blower focuses air into a small area, which also prevents #2 from working. This condition does not occur in nature.

The point of the Senz is that it automatically defeats the wind; you'd have to constantly aim a normal umbrella

[pofrani]

dude - you guys were purposely trying to blow off the normal umbrella by stepping in closer. as impressive as the stealth umbrella is - i think it's crap at keeping a person dry!

[VCat2006]

The Senz was much easier to control than a normal umbrella, so it won in this vid.

[vrkelley]

The Senz looks like a great start. I notice that you need to tip the brolly down to meet the wind. Leaving your back-side exposed to the wind/rain. Why did they stop there???

This brolly needs:

*A clear panel in the front so you can see while walking

*Reflectant on the outside

* An LED safety light so you don't have to carry a flashlight while walking.