Christow 2.5m Cantilever Parasol and Base

£199.99

I love sitting in my garden in the summer and I recently purchased some lovely outdoor furniture so I could enjoy time outside with my family and even have some meals al fresco. However, I’ve been on the hunt for a parasol that could shade the table whilst we are eating and protect us from the sun a little more when we are outside during the day. Therefore, getting to test out the Cantilever Parasol from Christow couldn’t have come at a better time!

Straight out of the box, the parasol was quick to assemble, and I was left with a lovely 2.5m2 parasol which is supported by an aluminium and steel structure, as well as base weights. The parasol has an offset design, where the main part of the canopy extends way beyond the base, and so it has been built to withstand the weight of the canopy and utilise the structure to remain counterbalanced and firmly in place.

I got to test out the grey version of the parasol, which is made from 180g/M2 polyester and features an innovative air vent design to keep you cool whilst you’re under it. I was thrilled to see that the canopy is designed to deliver UPF protection of 30+ so you can happily sit under it all day without worrying about potentially burning you or your loved ones. I personally loved the grey colourway as it matches many of my other outside furniture pieces and provides a lovely stylish look to my garden – great for upcoming summer parties and barbeques!  

One of my favourite parts of having a parasol is that I can comfortably sit outside whilst still being in the shade. The canopy is large enough to cover my outdoor dining table that seats 6 people, but it would also be perfect for a good-sized outdoor seating area. However, should you want the parasol to tilt or move with the sun, you can turn the parasol 360° whilst also adjusting the angle of the parasol to directly block out the sun. To achieve the perfect sun shade, the parasol actually has 5 different angles which can be used and easily adjusted up to a 45° angle for more focused sun shading.

Along with the parasol, we got to test out the Concrete Parasol Base Weights. I will note that when the parasol base weights first arrived, I was shocked at how heavy they were. They came in a few different boxes, however collectively they weighed 50kg which made them a little bit of a struggle to move about easily. Each base plate is made with concrete to provide a secure and weighty base that helps the parasol counterbalance its weight and stay upright. The base weights were perfect for holding the parasol in place, and I never worried about it falling over even with a little wind. However, when ordering I’d make sure someone strong is on hand to help carry the base weights when they arrive as I struggled a little alone!

With Christow’s Cantilever Parasol, you really can't go wrong; it's large, does its job and is easy to use to ensure you have great sun shading in your garden this summer. If you are looking to upgrade your garden furniture and want to make your outside spaces a little extra comfortable with a large and stylish-looking parasol, the Cantilever Parasol by Christow is the perfect choice. However, should this particular model look a little large for your garden needs, Christow offers a whole range of parasols in various sizes and styles which are sure to provide everyone with great sun shading options this summer!

Pros:

• Large canopy area to cover the whole family
• Sturdy, secure and counterbalanced stand to ensure it will remain in place all summer long
• 360° movement, and 5 different angles to suit all sun shading needs

Cons:

• Base weights are super heavy which makes unboxing and setting up a little trickier – but would be perfectly fine with two people!