Nubrella: hands-free umbrella
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Nubrella: hands-free umbrella
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Re: Nubrella: hands-free umbrella
#2An interesting idea, but it only seems to protect the head and shoulders. I'd expect water to run along the surface of the device onto the pants of the user, effectively making them wetter than if they had no protection at all. An umbrella at least mostly routes the water onto the ground.
It also looks more awkward to use in a crowd than an umbrella.
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#3Give up a hand, or walk around being eaten by a translucent Pac Man. I think I'll stick with the umbrella.
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#4The primary advantage (as I see it) of an umbrella over a rubber jacket or suit with a hood is convenience. It's quick to deploy and often very compact. At most, it is about the same size and shape as a cane.
This product is very bulky when folded up and has a curved shape that doesn't neatly fit in to a corner.
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#5it doesn't validate for TrustWave at the bottom
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#6I wonder if the "aerodynamic design" and "patent pending 'shoulder straps'" would be able to stand up to the wind on a motorcycle. If so, this could actually be pretty useful, especially if combined with a poncho and waterproof gloves. Almost like driving a Smart then...
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#72 minutes on the site and I can't figure out how it attaches to ones person ...
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#8Even if it works it suffers from serious Segway Syndrome. Anyone using one looks terrible.
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#9I work in NYC. I seriously need a better umbrella for all that walking, but I feel like I'd be punched in the back of my Nubrella.
Re: Nubrella: hands-free umbrella
#10I work in NYC. I seriously need a better umbrella for all that walking, but I feel like I'd be punched in the back of my Nubrella.
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