Overall: I would recommend this grand shade caster system. Would I buy it again? Yes I would but I would also like an option for a extra large version.
We shall see how long term this will hold up. I am hopefully and looking forward to using it more.
Pros:
- very lightweight
- provides shade very comfortably for 2 people, chairs and stuff. Add another third person and it becomes a very tight fit. A forth person, no way.
- easy setup and breakdown
- looks good too
- 6 tie off points (instead of just 4) which is crucial for this kind of tarp shade system.
- comes with stakes and large and long plastic screws
- really great company customer service ( I had a major issue with my shadecaster right out of the box but they fixed it super fast and zero hassle)
Cons:
- slightly smaller in size to other comparable tarp shades. Wish they had one more size up from this one.
- only comes with 4 sacks to fill with sand (6 tie off points, 4 sand sacks???). Yes, I know you can use the stackes or screws BUT I would way much prefer to use the sand bags.
- major issue: my 2 prop poles did not come with round end caps on them. Made it challenging to use at beach which is the first time I opened it. I enedes having to use some clothes to cap the ends so that the bare metal wouldn't tare into the tarp top. Grand trunk customer service and warrenty is fantastic though!!!
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