How does this do in high winds?
1574601
Our backyard is protected by a fence. There have been winds of perhaps 50 mph and the entire structure is still standing, no damage. We have experienced over 3 ft of snow and it continues to be intact. In a few weeks we hope to be able to get out in the back yard and start enjoying it again. The kids used it this winter to jump off of into the snow. Very happy with our investment
1574602
It comes with heavy duty metal u-shaped stakes that anchor it securely into the ground. We have had some of the worst storms in decades and had no issues with it whatsoever. It's been solid. The only thing showing wear is the cloth canopy, which faded from the sun.
1574603
It stands up pretty well. Good center of gravity since it's not too tall and it's long. But it has to be resting on a flat surface . Overall though it's worth the purchase and won't tip over anytime soon.
333394
I've only set it up once and it never experienced what I would call strong winds. It did perform admirably in the light breeze that night after I tied it down with the included rope and stakes.
320958
I have used this in my backyard and it worked better there than at the beach which we have also used it. The winds at my house are a lot worse, and it held up well.
188643
I have not had mine move in high winds but you could also put a landscape fabric staple over the power lead where it leaves the fixture to make sure it does not move anywhere.
2133654
I purchased the metal "tie downs" for this and have yet to install them. We've even experienced high winds (70+ mph) recently and had no problems.
2116206
If you can secure it to whatever you are hanging it from, it should be OK. The ball can withstand the winds but the chain and small hook on the end may not. I don't have high winds but I love this feeder and so do the birds!
601853
I have it placed in my yard so it does not get direct wind. We have had wind gust up to plus 30 mph and have had no problems. I made 4 stake out of 3/8 x 2ft rebar and placed them on the corners with no tie downs. If you are going to place it in direct wind I would plan on getting bigger stakes and tie down line. The frame looks like it will hold up to high wind. Hope this answer your question.
797382
I used it three times last summer, and on one camping trip the winds were going about 20 mph. I had it staked tight to the ground, and had no problems. It moved a little in the wind but had no issues of anything ripping.
992684
I have mine outdoors; so far, no problems in the wind, when sheltered by trees and a fence, or rain.
1879573
I don't know about strong winds, but I've been in 20 MPH winds and there was no problems with the top down. When I opened the top, there was no issue.
433742
I would be concerned that the pvc would not hold up in high winds. Mount would not have an issue.
23965
We always close it up after use, so it has never been through any winds. No thicker than the fabric is, though, I doubt that it would do well.
1907037
It will be fine. I use mine without tying it down all the time. If the wind picks up I put my heavy back pack in it. I've put it on the beach, in the woods on pine needles. I've tossed it up on my driveway several times to show people how easy it is. I love it, if the wind does pick-up to about 15-20 knots, even with the heavy back pack in it, it will twist and maybe scoot a little.
956612
I don't think that it would blow away, its pretty heavy. I have it on a Gazebo (nothing under it) and I do not have it tied down. We have some pretty good winds here and it doesn't move.
310294
It tends to get windy here as long as you have it anchored down with all the doors and windows closed you should be fine. We had wind gusts over 40 mph with no issues.
386254
Holds up great to wind. We have it over a pergola. We have had a couple severe thunderstorms come through Virginia with no issues.
576422
we can have heavy winds where I live. I have had no problems with wind opening my gate. It works great after about 8 months. The only thing I need to do is make sure everything is tightened down (nuts and bolts) on a regular basis as it shares in the instructions.