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is there any other companies out there besides anchor shade that makes the portable sunshade ?

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Thanks Cuda, hell of a price at 100.00 :cool:

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& better than the Anchorshade for half the money!

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warbird yes I'm looking for one.

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Kool site. Love your signature :D :drink:
"Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't." Still :D :D

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Haa! Im sure you are....
It was hot as a mother out yesturday. We ran for Torches and sat inside in the AC.
I laughed at Scott the first time I saw him put his up, 20 minutes later I was sitting in his cockpit under it.....that night I came home and order the one cuda posted. Havent had it up yet but Im sure we will use it this weekend. :drink:

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Site is real cool, been looking for a rather large or even 2 umbrella set up for my outdoor grill and wetbar set up around the pool, kinda of a TIKI look, they even have outdoor furniture, thanks again. Jeff

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glad I found this thread. several guys have the other brand that's $200.00. and I was going to order that one.

it would seem white would be cooler temp wise? does it matter with something like this?

thanks.

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I just bought an anchor shade from west marine for $139 on sale...... maybe I'll return it if you all say this one is better...

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I wish someone could custom make one, say 9x9' that would better fit my Nortech.

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Jassman, I think thats called a bimini. :D

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I had a Lost Bwana and I gave it away in favor of the Anchor Shade.

The Lost Bwana is a heavier material, but since its heavier, the arms don't spread the material out far enough. The thing always has a tent shape to it. In other words, it was not wide enough for my 37AT. Because it always has a tent shape to it, it catches more wind, and tries to blow over more, even though its heavier.

They have upgraded the construction of the Anchor Shade. I just bought a new one from West Marine. Yes, its a lighter fabric, but it covers more area of the boat, and I like the product a little better. The Anchor Shade opens to more of a flat surface when fully opened, and not so much tent shape. This allows the breeze to pass over or under it, without catching it and wanting to bend it over so much.

Neither product is going to replace a bimini, and they both have their limits. I was all excited about the LostBwana when I bought it, but I used it for one weekend, and gave it to a friend with a 7' beam boat.

I have recent experience with both products, so there's my $.02.

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Thank you very much for the info Sydwayz... :cool:

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Everyone here has Anchorshade. They are very nice. I remember the first time someone broke one out everybody laughed....within 15 minutes they were all in his boat underneath it :D .

Now everyone has them :eek: :D

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I like mine. Just havent really used the full set up yet, i stick the pole in the grab handle and it seems fine. Anchorshade is a little pricey, but worth it

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DP...Yes, order the white one. I had a dark purple bimini on my last boat, and now have a white Anchor Shade, much cooler. I'm happy with the quality of the Anchor Shade and have no regrets with it's purchase. $139 at West Marine, not a big difference in price anyway.

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I just bought the Anchor Shade one this past weekend at west marine . One thing I noticed that the straps aren't long enough and on the fiberglass poles the shade holder pull off if you pull the straps to tight.It makes a diff in the heat :drink:

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Bought mine from Lostbwana. Very happy with it, but I thought it was supposed to include tent stakes?

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Very true !!
Experience the relief it provides one time and you will get one yourself.
We've been buying them too so if everybody has one they must be 'cool' right ??
Need a model with a heavier pole to double as a stripper pole.
Then even the drunkest clowns would have nothing smart to say.

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bought our anchor-shade 4 years ago... 200.00 has saved us many times. just be careful on those windy days, gust of wind caught ours and bent one of the arms. Tried calling to get it replaced, no luck...

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Go Bimini, or go home SUNBURNED! :eek: We have had SS Biminis on our last 3 boats and you can't boat in Fl. without one.
Dean

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Sure ya can...;) :D

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Not us old farts, (Or our kids either), we can't stand the UVA or the UVB anymore! :rolleyes: Dail says thanks for the bidness! :D
Dean