The Helmet Umbrella That Wont Blow inside Out

The hassle and embarrassment of wrestling with a wind-blown umbrella could now be a thing of the past, thanks to a helmet-style head protector.

The Rainshader's canopy protects users from the wind and rain without obstructing their view and during tests in gale force seven - around 40mph - winds the umbrella didn't once blow inside out.
It was designed by Warwickshire-based company Hospitality Umbrellas and has been designed not to drip on other people or poke passers-by in the face.

Entrepreneur Stephen Collier, 48, who owns Hospitality Umbrellas, came up with the idea during last year’s wet and windy Grand National.

He wanted to design an umbrella that could be used specifically for watching sporting events in a crowd.
The Rainshader has a cut-away front, which was based on the design of a motorbike helmet.

DailyMail