I am a average size woman (5'4") and I am looking for a shade/rain canopy I can put up alone or with minimum help. Suggestions?
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I know the feeling! I'm 5'2"! I tried to put this thing up by myself. It's too tall to deal with for a short person. Plus it's just plain awkward because your dealing with two poles at the same time. You need a second pair of hands. It isn't complicated at all, it just needs an extra set of hands for a few minutes. However, I actually don't recommend this for a rain shelter because it's way too narrow. It clamps on a table, so your sitting at the edge of it, you can't sit in the center of it to get away from the sun/rain. It looks like a good idea, but it isn't all that useful because of the narrowness of it. If it had been made wider it would be far more useful, but then I suppose it would easily tip over the table at the slightest wind. I would just go with a large 9' umbrella, at least you can get under it, and easily adjust it or move it as needed. I ended up not even using my Shelter Logic canopy. I went back to the umbrella.
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Yes...One person can put it up...You will have no problem at all ....It's great..We use ours for camping and so people stop by and ask about. They never seen one like it and ask where we got it.
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The ShelterLogic Canopy is a little easier to put up with two people, but one person can do it. I don't know of anything that is easier.
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This canopy is fairly easy to assemble, but it would still take a couple of people to get in place. My husband and I had no problems, but it takes two.
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We needed two people for this particular clamp canopy. The support bars are long and rather lightweight (which is good for transport and not so good, as I think without support the bars could possibly bend as you try to put them ino place alone. Other than that, we were happy with it and I would purchase it again.
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I, too am average-sized; the Shelter Logic quick clamp canopy we bought is very easy to put up; although my husband helps me, I know I could do it with minimal help.
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I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good quality shade! I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good... » Read More I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good quality shade! « Show Less
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I'm not sure that you can by an extra sun shade. This canopy comes with the side sun screen shade already built in. So no additional purchase is necessary for summer fun!
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Marion- You can absolutely use the chair without the canopy. It will rest behind the back and legs of the chair iin the down position. Then, if it starts to rain, you just flip it up over your head.
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It should come with its own canopy, which should fold down into a small bag like a camping chair. It provides shade, and some protection from rain, but windy storms will still get rain on whoever is inside. My wife has taken our kids walking on a trail during rain, and its probably better to just let them get wet and not worry about the canopy.
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Did you find a cushion that fits that you bought (as opposed to made yourself)? I am not one to make my own but have been trying to find something online that works outdoors (i.e. sunbrella material in case of a sudden summer shower). Love the idea of adding a cushion. Suncast could make a tidy sum if that offered that option. Thanks.
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If by canopy you mean an 8ft umbrella, then yes. I have mine on a 9ft patio umbrella and it fits perfect. We use it in our backyard and we love it.
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We found a replacement on Amazon. It is a tad larger than the canopy but not enough to notice.
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They do not come with the sun shade, I purchased them at lowes. I think the corner connections are not enough for a fabric this size
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I wondered the same thing before I bought this last year. I found a replacement canopy on the ShelterLogic website for $24.99. I didn't want to get stuck with another canopy that I couldn't replace the top. It also appears that a tarp with grommets might work as a cover, although I haven't tried it. I've only used mine for one season and the cover is still in great condition. I wish it was a darker color, though.http://www.shelterlogic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=0c23cc52-9793-4244-887b-9e0c00a57642
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I am not sure, you may need an extra large shade. It is better to have a big one so it is easy to put up & stay up.
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I can only suggest calling a local tent and awning company.Yellow Pages.... Best of Luck
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I cannot help I did my wrong and am stuck with a canopy that does not fit. Good luck
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I bought a rectangular shade with different measurements but i did go and buy turn buckles steel eyelets and steel caribeners at Home Depot. Utilizing these items allowed me to place the poles "close enough" and get the shade nice and taunt. Good luck!
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The canopy of this amazed me, I was scared it would be small but I was wrong. It's adult sized and has a wide range of coverage, it's about the size, if not bigger, of a average umbrella.
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The "Large" is just right for two adults if you prefer to stay in the shade. I use a big umbrella set up right in front of the cabana and it gives extra shade. I have used mine for 3 years and it is great!
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Try this.. http://www.amazon.com/King-Canopy-A8200-8-Piece-15-Inch/dp/B003NTHH1K