Original Umbrella Stand

This item works great. It is very sturdy and heave duty. Was larger and heavier than expected. I bought it to use with this umbrella https://a.co/d/9ONxCB6 and it didn't work quite as I expected because this particular umbrella has 2 screws at the end of the pole that didn't fit through the stand. The bottom part of the umbrella was removal so I removed it and went under the stand; however, it still didn't fit at the height that I wanted it (very low since I was on bleachers) because the umbrella's mid adjustable part is too think to fit through the stand...basically, it's best used with a standard umbrella or flag pole. It's such a great item though that I decided to keep it. I'm positive I will have many other uses for it.

Very useful when going to travel baseball games. Much easier than carrying a pop up tent and having to find a place to set up. Just head into the bleachers where almost nobody is sitting and set up a beach umbrella with this little clamp. With a comfortable bleacher seat and this you are all set for shade and comfort.

This is an incredibly sturdy piece of metal. Easy to use/tighten and I have no concerns that my umbrella isn't securely in place. It just survived a couple of days of high winds without any noticeable sag or tilt.My only complaint is that the fully upright position is not at a complete 90 degrees. It is ever so slightly off and is only noticeable because it doesn't align perfectly with the railings on my deck.I won't return because this is the perfect solution for my tiny deck (I didn't want to take up valuable deck real estate with an umbrella stand on the floor) and this holder is completely perfect and well built in every other way. Worth every penny.

As a plein air painter, I spend long days outdoors in all types of weather. My big beach umbrella is one of my most important pieces of equipment. I tried wimpy little clip on umbrellas, bigger clamp on umbrellas, and for the past several years I've used a beach umbrella portable stand/holder I created from PVC pipe, rebar and bungee cords. It worked for most locations but required pounding several stakes into the ground (didn't work on pavement), and had to be weighed down if there was any wind. I knew there had to be something better out there, and was hopeful when I found the bench buddy here on amazon. I have been beyond happy with this product!I have attached the bench buddy to my wire "old lady" cart that I use to transport my painting supplies, and it is awesome! I can leave it on the cart, so it's super fast and easy to slide the umbrella pole in and be ready to paint in seconds. It's a snap to unscrew the bench buddy from the cart and move it to another location, and the umbrella holder will adjust to whatever angle you need- it's easy to use, heavy duty, and won't scratch up whatever you hook it to because it is lightly padded on the connection point. It is heavy for its size, is heavy duty, and looks like it will last forever. It's the best big umbrella holder I've ever seen, and I'm thrilled to own it. It works!I give the bench buddy two enthusiastic thumbs up, 5 stars, and my personal recommendation.

The product is very solidly made, almost heavy. Believe me, these 8 or 9' umbrellas can be just as heavy and nearly unmanageable without a proper stand. The tube (part that holds the umbrella pole) rotates in a complete circle for different angles of attachment. It held my EasyGoUmbrella - Giant 8' Rainbow Beach Umbrella Heavy Duty Design Includes Sand Anchor & Carry Bag securely to the campground-supplied wooden picnic bench. I tried standing my Sport-Brella Beach Umbrella - Portable sun and weather shelter and family beach tent with carry bag in this Bench Buddy, but it's pole is too narrow. One of the other reviewers suggested using a nut to increase the length of the screw that holds the Sportbrella pole.When I first noticed this product, I imagined using it to clamp a half-umbrella to the horizontal wall of my tent camper for an awning. Looking at the photos, it was impossible for me to decide whether or not the Buddy was the right "guy" for the job. Turns out, the screw that rotates the pipe would have had to be located on one of the shorter sides of the clamp for my original idea to have worked. I am happy to have such a great product to use at the picnic table anyway, without having to cut out that hole!

Although they are difficult for me to attach to a table and then remove, they do hold the umbrella. However, I bought 2 of these and within 1 year, the weld has broken and the bench buddy is no good anymore. I purposely bought this brand because it looked strong. All it takes is a bit of wind and it’s toast. I’m dissatisfied. Should of lasted longer IMO. Wish they had a better warranty.

I didn't actually know something like this existed until I searched for an alternative to the normal umbrella stand for our deck. I didn't want to take up a lot of floor space and this works perfectly. I'm so glad I ordered before it sold out. I also ordered a 7.5' umbrella and it fits great in the holder. This makes our deck look great and adds some shade. Definitely worth the price, very heavy duty and easy to set up.

I love this! I am a baseball mom and I recently downsized my car. With downsizing my car I needed to find a way to get rid of my wagon. I use this with a beach umbrella that I just picked up at Walmart and it works great! Space on the bleachers is always overlooked and now that I have this and a bleacher chair, transportation is a breeze. I love watching the other families working to out up their canopy which takes multiple people and oh my is it heavy. I can do this by myself in under 10 minutes. (It would most likely go faster if I would stop talking to people). This thing is heavy duty! It will far outlast the umbrella. Run do not walk to get this product. Buy the bleacher buddy, get your trunk space back, rule the world.