To the Editor:July 13, 2023

The Shibumi was created in 2016 and is far safer than a traditional beach umbrella, and more elegant. It consists of a single long pole (which can be separated into small sections for storage) that threads through a lightweight, parachute-like material. The single pole bends and is planted approximately 3 to 6 inches into the sand to form an arch facing the wind. The bag it’s stored in is then filled with sand and placed on the sand in the middle of the arch.