I got mine today-ordered last Tuesday.

I have owned an original Anchor Shade (which everyone says are nicer than the new ones), and I can tell you that these Bimini shades will put Anchor Shade out of business. The Bimini has a sunbrella like material coated with vinyl on the underside, the Anchor has light nylon like a regular umbrella.

The Bimini comes with eight straps, Anchor has four.

The Bimini also comes with a suction cup(BIG) for the bottom-seems like it will work real well on a smooth deck to hold it in place(I lifted my 8 year old with it:D )

The lock mechanism is like the older Anchor shades(flip lock) but I never had a problem with mine.

I always loved my Anchor Shade and kept it through 3 boats, but at less than half the price it looks like the Bimini is the way to go.

Update
 

Returned my Anchorshade to West Marine because it came apart at the seams. I have had it 6 weeks in total, used 4 times. West Marine offered a new Anchor Shade, credit or my money back. Took the credit & bought other goodies I needed. I am definately going to buy the "other" brand for $90 + shipping. I quess I just had one that was made at 4.30 pm on a Friday afternoon:)
West Marine were great!

Just to let you all know and I'm sorry I didnt see this sooner.
If you get four or five guys in on anchor sade you can pick them up for 125.00 per. 7 of us got them and paid 125.00 per with ship
for them.

Seems like Bimini's the way to go. Thanks for the heads up!

Just ordered my bimini top. I went for white. Thanks to all for the information!!!! :D :D :D

Well I had to give in and go get one, it will be here on the 10th. Thanks for the heads up on the price!! Great deal!!:D :D

Me to....ordered white Bimini...

Thanks !!!!

I got mine today and it is thick first class quality and construction, anchor shade does not even compare, they should do well in that bussiness

We just ordered ours today in white. We should have it by Wednesday!:D

Received my Bimini last week, everything stated is true, top-notch product!