combat umbrella

[nianfong]

anyone have one of these? I'm considering buying it, but $180 is kinda pricey, and I lose umbrellas all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO8G5zsQ ... r_embedded

[Joe L.]

I'd imagine you would be more mindful of a $180 umbrella, though, as compared to a regular $15 one.

I would be very interested to see if the umbrella (cloth part) actually stays intact after long use, not just a few minutes on a heavy bag.

[Chanchu]

I have one it's good, but expensive for what it is- I like mine, have the stright handled one. BPW err I mean Joe- is right about the fabric-I wish the fabric was more heavy duty and the handle was a bit longer. If I baught again I would get the crooked handle version.

You can beat hell out of a heavy bag with one with no ill efffects on it ( at least mine will)

I saw a 'combat umbrella' years ago (English made?) made with with a heavy wood, a part brass handle and heavy water proof canvas fabric, did not buy really wish I had.

[Joe L.]

So Chanchu, does that mean the fabric started to break/tear after some use, effectively making it just a strong cane and useless as an umbrella?

[meeks]

the guys that brought me to china had an umbrella factory that made an unbreakable umbrella - the last umbrella you'll ever need to buy. Lifetime warranteed. I've send him a link to the youtube listing to see if he's tried standing on it like that. We were selling their umbrellas RETAIL at $40 in stores in North America. If you guys are interested, I can get a case of these things (a few dozen) shipped out at a hugely discounted price (provided they are still stocking them at their warehouse).

[nianfong]

SWEET! can you cut a watermelon with it?

[dragontigerpalm]

I would be interested.

[Joe L.]

For forty you can count me in.

[Chanchu]

Joe,

No umbrella did not rip the fabric is intact it held up good, I just wish it was more heavy duty for longevity. when bashing the bag held up very well it did not rip or show wear- and still functions as a umbrella.

As I said it's a good product- bit pricy- just wish the handle was longer and heavier fabric for longevity.

Would buy another one but would get the crooked handle one next time.

[everything]

love the watermelon cutting.

why would you get the crooked handle?

[Ian]

[everything]

lol sometimes those ostriches do get a little out of hand

[nianfong]

My inspiration for buying this umbrella, esp one with a hook, has always been this scene from Once Upon a Time in China. Start watching at about 1:00 min in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgdGsTp2 ... re=related

[Chanchu]

"get a little out of hand"

yeah and those fucking 'da cho's' kick hard to!

http://www.youtube.com/user/HungSingKwoon1851

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMX0vwUtQq8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EIZJUdd ... re=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05l6jYA4 ... re=related

Hun hao!

Dat why!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olkBWAVs ... re=related

Peter Kwok umbrella form above

[Joe L.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olkBWAVs ... re=related

Peter Kwok umbrella form above

Hey, that was my first teacher! Crazy seeing her footage from way back when, thanks.

Wish I learned the umbrella form before she went to the west coast, though from what I recall it was said to mainly be a big mix of broadsword, jian and a few tailored for the handle/hook moves.