The Original Umbrella Stand evolved out of a necessity to provide shade cover that is durable and versatile to fit your needs. Beach and Sport umbrellas can be a hassle to keep in place. Either too large to sink into the hard turf or a struggle to keep umbrella attached to a folding chair without it blowing over and taking your chair with it. With these umbrella stands and the beach buddy it means means NO MORE HASSLES with your umbrella, you can fully enjoy yourself at the beach, the lake, the sports fields, or wherever your outdoor life takes you! Easy to set-up and easy to pack away!