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This made me feel good about my neso grande purchase after a week at the beach surrounded by shibumis.

Spent a small fortune these past few years on shade products. Upgrading from a metal frame - vinyl cover "easy up" to a Red Suricata (same family of concept as the Neso), I am a fan of the Shibumi. One pole (granted a large one). A lightweight material and one bag to fill. It took a few minutes to set up (Under 10) and I could do it alone if put in the situation. Same with taking it down. By design, the Shibumi flaps in the wind, and I'll need to be respectful of my beach neighbors, however, I actually ENJOY using this type of beach shade now. An old-school "easy up" isn't easy. It takes 3 people and weighs 30 or 40 pounds. The Red Suricata is much lighter, but it gets cumbersome to do alone. Insert the screw anchors, and set the poles. Fill the four bags, and stretch the material over the poles. The poles start to fall over as the cover is pulled or your final shade tent has poles that look like this \ / . Redo the poles and anchors and then you find the nylon material is catching the wind and flapping like it is a Shibumi. We likely will take both now on our beach trips as the Red Suricata is good for non-windy beach days and the Shibumi needs wind. Shibumi will be my defacto first attempt at shade and we liked it so much that we also bought the Shibumi Mini for when it's just the two of us. The noise of the Shibumi is louder and we don't want to come off as "beach holes", but there is no question they are growing in popularity, so we're in like company.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

That was fantastic, Jason! Thanks for sharing. It's a good idea to bring a few different beach shades so you can roll with the weather and the amount of space available at the beach. I bought a Shibumi Mini and the Solbello Beach Shade to compare the two. The Shibumi Mini is the most portable shade I own, but I like the Solbello because it can adjust as the wind shifts.

@hkdragonfly

Жыл бұрын

too damn noisy!

I have the Neso Gigante, I love it.

Aw Man! Sorry for the camera Beach Gear Guy!! Your efforts are appreciated. Thanks for your reviews and comparisons.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray! I appreciate it!

@4:45 I felt that camera fall, and sorry that happened Sir! I use the SL1, and though it may not be much to some, It's my one and only!! I think I'm going to be kinda hooked on your vids!

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sheldon. I felt it too. Luckily, I used a good filter that took the brunt of the hit.

Bought a shibumi last year and the noise was so annoying to me personally, but didn't bother the wife. Thinking about trying one of the Neso's for this season.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! The flapping sound doesn't annoy me, but it drives my brother up the wall. The Neso beach tents are quieter.

@7996hobguy

Ай бұрын

I feel like the shibumi should have a slot in the rear for a second (perhaps optional) tent pole to alleviate the noise.

We’ve had the Shibumi for about 4 years and love it. We just purchased the Neso Grande because we had bad luck using the Shibumi in Panama City Beach with no luck.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

How's the Neso Grande working out for you so far?

@eugene955

Жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy just picked it up yesterday, everyone was using the Neso and the Ninja last year. The Shibumi works perfectly when there’s wind but not so well on n the Gulf with little to no wind.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Please let me know what you think of it.

That’s a lot of shade, great review!

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow this review is next level. You are a pro, good sir!

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Shibumi shade for me , In the over 40+ times I've used it at the Atlantic ocean and gulf of Mexico, only 1 time was there not enough wind to hold it up and that went away by 2pm. I loved it's durability, portability, and the soothing sound it makes. Though I would like a neso just in case for that one day there's zero wind

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and Shibumi experiences, Kyle!

@snoozegod8707

2 жыл бұрын

Shibumi is awesome, but too much flapping. If you want to feel like you’re sitting in a grocery bag, go Shibumi!

Great review, Neso Grande does it for me!

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Ok I just found your channel and I wish I had found it before! I absolutely love all your content! What beach are you testing the gear at?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Thanks! I appreciate that! I would like to tell you what beach I'm testing the gear at, but I've been sworn to secrecy.

Both one Neso Grande, very satisfied!😃

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Sharing, Guido! Have fun at the beach!

@gottomtb

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy Thanks dear you too

The Shibumi is obviously easier to set up! I love mine!

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing, Tammy!

I have both the Shibumi and Neso Grande and both are useful. The Shibumi cannot be topped in high winds. Yes, it's loud but I know it's going to stay up effectively. I found the Neso in high wind to be stressful haha The Neso in a light breeze is THE BEST. The coverage is great, it's quiet, and just a vibe. The Neso takes me way longer to set up and is a pain to do without a shovel because I always bury the bags and digging is hard to do by hand. The Shibumi is ridiculously easy to put up. The Shibumi is aggravating when you only have a light breeze and it's blowing out to sea. The sail constantly flops and blocks the view of the ocean. Also, it really doesn't provide much shade in this situation. Overall, as aggravating as it is to buy both, they really are like a Venn diagram of beach shades. There's a middle ground where both work great and then extremes where you need one or the other.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks for sharing your personal beach shade experiences!

we went to the beach today and was so surprised seeing all shibumi things.. like since when this was a thing? lol To be fair, we haven't been back to the Atlantic beach since Pandemic started so definitely missed out about this. We're already planning on getting one as investment since our beach umbrella barely worked.

Dude I have to say watching those two battle it out on the extreme winds was kinda enternaining😂😂

@BeachGearGuy

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah! It was a fun wind test!

Great video 🤙

@BeachGearGuy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

I have the Neso Grande. Was not real happy with it until I bought 2 extra poles, and 2 extra bags. I use 4 poles, and two bags on the front facing corners. Thing is awesome this way, in any wind condition, and with four poles, much nicer and way more shade room. Cost of the Grande and 2 poles and the 2 bags is still less than the Bumi, and is far superior in my opinion

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@super10nano1

2 жыл бұрын

Never thought about adding two more bags, did that make a big difference?

@jethrocaine7232

2 жыл бұрын

@@super10nano1 Huge difference

@LeahBandB

2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea you could buy extra bags! That is such a great idea!

@joseirizarry1702

Жыл бұрын

Extra bags are sold out

Thank you for your amazing, informative videos. I've had a Shibumi for years - what I'd really like to know is if the new Shibumi is really that much quieter than the original - as they claim. I would totally buy the new one if it's true.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I'm with you. They also claim the new Shibumi provides more sun protection.

I bought the neso grande originally but I had 2 days at the beach that was so windy that it kept falling over. So I went right down to the local ace hardware and got the shibumi and was very happy with it. I will keep both and experiment with them in different situations or if I want a second place to set up stuff.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

Great review. I have two Shibumis (larger and smaller) and they work great on most US beaches with a steady onshore breeze. However, I tried using them at a couple of beaches in St. Barths which have strong winds that frequently shift directions (the beaches have tall hills around them and the wind swirls in all directions). You said that the Nesos also should be "pointed into the wind". Have you come across any beach shades that perform well in strong winds that constantly shift?

@BeachGearGuy

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The Solbello shade shifts with the wind, but it's only ideal for two adults. Here's my review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYimudxmZauwg6g.html

@user-fl6dy2no9b

11 ай бұрын

Thanks@@BeachGearGuy ! That looks promising...

Hi Beach Gear Guy. I love your videos. I live near a high wind beach. Have you tested the Suniela Beach shade in high wind? Just curious.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the wait. Your question was sent to my spam folder. I haven't tested the Suniela beach shade yet, but the company owners have reached out to me. I should really check it out.

@shelbyglows8271

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy Thanks for the reply! I go to dog beach in FL often and need something easy that doesn't blow away. I have a Sportbrella, popup tent, and Easthills shelter - all of which don't really withstand the strong wind here and blow away before I can secure them LOL. I love your videos. Thank you for helping in my quest to find the perfect beach gear!.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Well, just to follow up, I did use the orange stakes on a neso gigante. The only difference was that I made a hole first, I bought the drill bit for the orange stakes, and I drilled them in the sand and buried them, omg, they held better than the sandbag and to avoid flying orange stakes I inserted the rope to the hoop of the stakes and then to the sides to keep them from flying if they would come of the ground, thanks for the idea, it beats filling the sand bags

@BeachGearGuy

11 ай бұрын

Cool! Thanks for the follow up! Sounds like you discovered the best way to stake down a beach canopy! Was it breezy?

@rosado1234

11 ай бұрын

@BeachGearGuy not too bad, I saw a couple of other tents falling down, and I knew that it was better than the sand bags because I had a hell of a time trying to get them out, the sand bags would come out easier since I buried them too.

I have the sun ninja. Is 150. It works best in my opinion when you position it like a ⛺️ shape with poles in the middle. It’s like the neso.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Do you face one of the open ends of your Sun Ninja into the wind when you set it up with two poles in the middle?

So if I understand correctly because I currently have a shimubi and it’s annoying to have to move it when wind changes and move our gear constantly. With the Neso and the 4 pole setup I wouldn’t have to change how the shade and poles are setup?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great question! When the wind direction changes, I've never needed to readjust the Neso with a four-pole setup.

Hey Boss have you ever attached a sun shade sail to a pop up beach tent. Or some type of canopy for more shade in the entrance. I can't find any videos of this thanks

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I've set up half-dome pop-up beach tents under canopy beach tents for extra shade. You can catch a glimpse of me doing that here: 2:02

@sistagirl1775

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy thank you I enjoy your videos! Very helpful!

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

@@sistagirl1775 Thanks!

Got a White Neso Grande, in your experience is the Black or Darker colors hotter than the lighter ones?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

The darker colors absorb the sun's heat, and the lighter colors reflect it. So my black Neso will get hotter on the surface but cooler underneath. Thant's why I chose the black Neso.

@audreyoncamera

2 жыл бұрын

light reflects the most light

Nice video. What swivel chair are you using there?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's the Orbit Beach Chair. Here's my review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKJqxqt6c6jAoMo.html

Hey Beach Gear Guy, did you see they just released a [Shibumi Mini]? I am curious how it compares since I am thinking about getting one.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've seen the Mini Shibumi Shade. It looks identical to the other Shibumi, just smaller. Curious to know if they used the same collapsible pole with fewer segments or a different, thinner, shorter pole.

@rschmorr

Жыл бұрын

it’s exactly like the standard shibumi but provides coverage for 2 people instead of 4-5

@ThatRogueGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy I up and bought one. So far loving it!

We visit Oak Island NC once or twice per year. Actually heading there for a week on July 16th. After watching this I am really leaning towards the Shibumi but man, that price is *stiff* ! Do you think it’s worth it for only using twice per year?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The Shibumi Shade is very expensive compared to other beach shades. However, I've beaten the heck out of mine and still use it occasionally. It's tough. So you may only use it twice a year, but if you like it, you'll be able to use it for many years and perhaps decades.

@silverdropstang

Жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy Thanks for your respected opinion! I will order one👊

Hey Beach Guy...what's ur thoughts on Sun Sail canopy? Shibumi is now $270..ouch..Sun Sail $230...very similar...screw in base is kinda cool...

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I found the Sun Sail canopy on Amazon this past weekend. It does look very similar, almost identical. I should try using my Shibumi Shade with anchor screws and without the counterweight to see if it will stay up. I also saw the $270 Shibumi Shade on Amazon! Wow! It's still offered on the Shibumi Shade website for $250.

i want something quiet, i'll go for the neso

I love the idea of the Shibumi, but mu beach here in Australia is 50/50 wind and no wind. I’m conflicted.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Have you watched my CoolCabanas review? kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIus08uSgNC-kc4.html It doesn't need a breeze to function, and it's from Australia :)

I was looking for the video where you use the orange stakes instead of the sand bags for the neso, I could not find it. I'm tired of filling those sandbags, lol.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

I use the orange stakes in this video Neso Grande vs, Sun Ninja): kzread.info/dash/bejne/dmt5x6ZvotbFfLA.html

Where did you get your orange ground screws?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

You can find them on Amazon. Just enter "orange screws," and they'll pop up.

Did you find the darker color radiated heat a bit more than the lighter color?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Light colors reflect heat, and the dark colors absorb heat, so it's actually cooler under the black Neso.

I took my shibumi out today in a fair amount of wind. The noise was deafening and I had to take it down - is the neso quieter?

@BeachGearGuy

2 ай бұрын

Yes! The Neso is much quieter.

Have you considered trying the Solbello Umbrella?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Someone from the Solbello company contacted me. I will add it to my to-do review list.

What happens if the wind is perpendicular to poles on a mild day... 10-15 (to maximize shade) how about if the poles where on leeward side? low side towards wind. are there Upgraded poles for the Gigante that would make it work on 25mph days?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

If it's windy, it's best to set up the Neso beach tents so the open end is facing the wind. Otherwise, the canopy will curve downward and it will be a struggle. I wish there were stronger poles for the Gigante for those windy days!

@kkellett80

Жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy can't these poles be interchangeable? Does one set of poles seem to be best? I understand that the difference in length but if one is stronger, could you not use the gigante with shorter stronger ones? Maybe have 2 short and 2 normal poles? Normal days and windier days? Also can still use all 4 and keep a slight sun angle? Just some thoughts, curious if you tried any of these. Thanks for all you do!

Are there poles that you like best? Can you use shorter, sturdier poles with the gigante?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

The Neso Grande poles are shorter, and I've never had one snap on me. It is possible to use the Grande poles with the Gigante, but they won't work as well with the larger beach canopy.

@kkellett80

Жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy are there poles for any brand you like best? My thoughts is gigante with longer poles and then buy 2 others (best). Use gigante as normal on light wind days, other poles on higher(not crazy) days. Also if want to use 4 poles, 2 taller in front and 2 smaller in back would still work. Any thoughts on this approach?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

The Sun Ninja poles bend less, but they're not as long as the Neso Grande poles. I've never tried that four-pole setup before. There will be more tension in the front and less in the back with the shorter poles, causing the shorter poles to get pulled forward and fall.

Oh man that wind is crazy!!!! I have to agree the Neso Grande is the better choice! Sorry about you camera 😲

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, George! The filter bore the brunt of the fall. I managed to fix both the lens and the camera. It took me a while to get all the sand out of it!

Thank you so much for your reviews, they are very helpful. We used to have the traditional tent and that was more cumbersome to carry around when traveling and much harder to set up/take down at the beach. I purchased the Neso Grande during Prime Day last week and we can't wait to bring it to the beach. It looks like it's small enough to fit it in our carry-on luggage.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cool! I hope your new Neso Grande works out! Thanks for sharing!

Shibumi for the win, the speed and low weight is the winner. The wind thing has an easy fix, paracord.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

@heygreene

Жыл бұрын

How does the paracord fix it? Just attach it to each corner then drive stakes into the ground to hold it? Wasn't sure if there was a way to do this without putting holes in it. Thanks.

@The_Michael_Massey

Жыл бұрын

@@heygreene kzread.infoLfTD2CwU-3k?feature=shared

@The_Michael_Massey

Жыл бұрын

@@heygreene then I tie to stakes to position where needed. all fits in shibumi bag

Which would you pick: Neso Grande or Cool Cabana?

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! It depends on how much space I've got on the beach and how many people are joining me. The Neso Grande has a bigger footprint on the beach than the CoolCabana. If I'm going to a crowded beach with just one or two other people, I would grab the CoolCabana. If I'm going to a spacious beach and I need to shade 4-5 people, I'm taking the Neso Grande. Let me know if this helps.

@SassySiren

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy it does, thanks!

Haha! Love your vids!

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert!

i have both and the shibumi is always my go-to bc of the ease of set-up (am often by myself on the beach). it’s so much faster than the neso (and i’ve never had it collapse on top of me, unlike the neso). and if the wind shifts, you just pop up one pole and pop it back into the sand a few feet away. that said, there’s a sound-side beach that i go to and the wind direction and speed are more erratic than beach-front, so i schlep the heavier neso there. -the shibumi is $$ but the attention to detail that went into the design, as well as the quality of the materials, make it worth it if you can afford it. but both of them will last far longer than any surf-shop umbrella.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the Neso & Shibumi! I agree that the Shibumi Shade can be set up faster than a canopy beach tent like the Neso or the Sun Ninja.

@hkdragonfly

Жыл бұрын

the shibumi is just too noisy!

can the gigante be set up on grass?

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can. But it doesn't come with stakes.

This is for the wide angle lens.

Camera gear fund

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Timothy!

35’ diagonal is almost 4 stories foot print lol

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

I dont like the fabric flapping in the wind. I find it annoying.

@BeachGearGuy

Жыл бұрын

You're not alone, Hawaiian Punch. I don't mind the Shibumi Shades flapping sound, but others find it annoying.

I don't want that constant noise from a flapping Shibumi.

@BeachGearGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Some people like the flapping sound, and some don't.

The Shibumi seems like chaos at all times. Not relaxing at all.

@10000jims

2 жыл бұрын

The shibumi is so fast and easy to set up it is worth the price. If the wind shifts it takes about 10 seconds to rotate on end of the pole to adjust.

@snoozegod8707

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This! I returned both the Shibumi and the mini for this exact reason. Was not realizing at all!

One can hear a Shibumi flapping half way across the beach. Very annoying.

Oh no! That poor camera!!!

@BeachGearGuy

2 күн бұрын

It was a rough day.

Oh hell naw. The shabumi has more cons than pros. The nesso ones are much better.

@rxw5520

Жыл бұрын

Unless you’re in NC. I tried a Neso and it was a goddamn joke. The tent poles danced in the wind like you would not believe. We tried for 30 minutes to put in more and more sand and get it tighter and tighter til it felt like it was about to bust while the people with the shibumi laughed their asses off. The poles in the Neso are just too unstable over 12-15mph. They dance around like they’re gonna fall at any second. You see hundreds of shibumis and zero Neso. There’s a reason for that!

@TheHawkeyeGuru

23 күн бұрын

@@rxw5520Agree!!

That wind was blowing at Ludicrous speed on that day

@BeachGearGuy

3 ай бұрын

Later that day, it went plaid.

@bradleyruhberg8626

3 ай бұрын

@@BeachGearGuy too funny