As winds strengthen along the Gulf Coast, it’s crucial to emphasize the use of secure beach umbrellas. BeachBUB ULTRA Beach Umbrella Base, available at https://beachbub.com and https://gulfcoastrentalco.com, meets ASTM standards for safety. This compliance is vital, especially following the recent ASTM f3681-24 standard, which highlights the ineffectiveness of traditional anchoring methods. “People don’t understand the danger of windblown airborne beach umbrellas,” says Ed Quigley, an ASTM consumer member previously injured by an airborne beach umbrella. “An airborne beach umbrella is like a javelin with a sail attached. Everyone needs to know that people have died from these. If a beach umbrella isn’t used with an adequate anchor device, it isn’t safe.”
The new safety standard requires a minimum of 75 lbs of resistance at the base of the umbrella pole, deemed effective for winds up to 30 mph. Using the beachBUB ULTRA Base ensures compliance with this regulation, providing approximately 125 lbs of sand when properly filled. It’s imperative to fill the base completely to maintain stability, preventing accidents such as tipping over or flying away.
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To spread awareness and ensure safety compliance, it’s essential to educate fellow beachgoers about this new standard. By informing friends and family about the importance of ASTM-compliant beach umbrellas, we contribute to making our beaches safer for everyone. Visit https://beachbub.com/ for more information and tutorial videos on setting up your beachBUB Beach Umbrella Base. Let’s work together to promote safety and enjoyment at the beach. Please email [email protected] to learn more or beachbub.com