The Unbreakable Umbrella – A Review
I was checking out various videos on YouTube of people using a cane for self-defense one day and I came across some product videos for the unbreakable umbrella. Watching their videos on YouTube, it does appear to be unbreakable. But it is possible to fake these things.
I contacted the company asking them about their product, telling them a little about who I am and what I do, and they offered to send me one of their umbrellas on the house provided that I review it on my blog. I gleefully accepted.
The umbrella, on first glance, looks just like any other cane umbrella. This explains why it is possible for people to bring it on an airplane without creating a stir. You can’t even bring a cane on an aircraft nowadays without being able to prove that you need it.
It is noticeably heavier than the average cane umbrella, but it makes up for it by being ultra-sturdy. It’s made of ABS, a man-made composite material, not that that means anything to the average person. I decided to take it in to my dojo and test it out. I didn’t have a watermelon to split open like on the YouTube vid, but I ran a couple of the other tests. Here’s the vid:
It is suitable for use in self-defense techniques in place of a cane. The wide hook handle allows you to easily hook someone around the neck or legs. And as long as you keep the nylon wrapped up, it makes for an effective striking weapon. The only trouble in paradise is the cost. It’s carries a hefty price tag: $179.95 US. But this may be worthwhile for self-defense enthusiasts who would like to be able to use an umbrella to defend themselves should the need arise. With the fall starting here in Vancouver, I can expect to be carrying my unbreakable umbrella with me right up until the end of next spring, so I’m very happy to own one.
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I ordered one 🙂
John
Haha, why am I not surprised? I’m sure you’ll have fun with it. It’s a great conversation piece. 🙂
This is very funny. I’ll link to it next time I do a karate humor post.
Last two comments, why is this funny? do you actually USE martial arts or do you scream a lot at the gym or dojo and watch goofy kung foo movies at home? I am a law enforcement professional who goes hands on often enough, anything that gives you an advantage to win the situation and go home afterwards is a priceless asset, not a conversation piece. unless you talk a lot and do very little. but then again, most of the “Martial Arts Community” have never taken a real punch or fought an opponent without convenient rules and judges around, so how would they know any better? Good video and good information, I’m getting one or two! Thanks