"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, what makes the Shibumi Shade better (or worse) than other options on the market? And more importantly ...

Makers of the North Carolina-born Shibumi Shade say they’re offering some upgrades this season to their ubiquitous beach shelters. If you’ve been to the beach in the past five years, you’ve seen ...

Just off Access 29 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Sandra Parker and her sisters hid from the smoldering sun. Years back, Parker’s husband had injured his head on a broken metal rod from a ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The recognizable blue and teal canopies can be seen waving in the breeze on hundreds of beaches across the United States. The Shibumi Shade, invented by Dane Barnes, his ...

Shibumi Shades are set up near the Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach. In the summer heat of July, Myrtle Beach area residents and tourist look to the water for relief. With waterparks, jet ski rentals, ...

A good umbrella is a must at the beach, but they tend to be finicky. Some require complicated assembly and many can't stand up to high winds. If there's a strong breeze blowing — which is common by ...

Year-round use of the popular Shibumi Shades, which were invented by Raleigh natives, will still be limited at Myrtle Beach for now, WMBF reports. The Myrtle Beach Beach Advisory Committee met ...