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The benefits of a luxury cantilever umbrella

Do you need shade but don’t have enough room to fit a pole in the center of your outdoor living space? Cantilever umbrellas provide a clear space underneath the canopy without the need for a center pole. Ideal for a more intimate patio or restaurant setting as no masts are blocking the conversation.

The Shadowspec Unity™ is a multi-canopy umbrella that offers more coverage as it mounts up to 4 canopies off one mast and offers maximum protection from the sun’s harmful rays.

The Shadowspec Serenity™ and Shadowspec Unity™ are high quality, strong shade umbrellas that use gas strut, easy lift technology for easy deployment every time. There are no internal cables, moving parts or crank handles, which can cause ongoing maintenance issues. These two models only take seconds to deploy. They are manufactured from marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel componentry that are heat treated to maximize structural strength.

What is a Cantilever Umbrella?

A cantilever umbrella provides a clear space underneath the canopy without the need for a center pole. Suspended in the air and supported by a freestanding pole on the side, they are ideal for a patio or restaurant setting as no masts are blocking the conversation.

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Mounting options

A portable cantilever umbrella base allows you to change where the umbrella is located. Move your umbrella from the pool to over the spa, or around your outdoor table with Shadowspecs Free-standing base. The In-ground Anchor and Surface Plate are better suited to alfresco dining areas, decks or patios.

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Shadowspec umbrellas are constructed from marine-grade materials including stainless steel and solid mold aluminum. Our canopies are water-repellent, mold-resistant and color-fast — the ultimate waterproof cantilever umbrella.

Easy-lift umbrellas — why are they such a big deal?

This technology allows for easy deployment every time due to a gas strut and quick release sliding system. The patented ‘one movement’ sliding system enables the umbrella to be opened and closed in one sliding action.

Why choose Shadowspec?

Shadowspec is a global manufacturer and supplier of innovative cantilever umbrellas. We offer the best cantilever umbrella, hand-built in New Zealand. But don’t just take our word for it, read about what our customers say in their reviews.

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Outdoor cantilever umbrellas for patios

Chris is a business owner based in the Bay of Plenty. His outdoor space is a quality spot that he can enjoy with his young family but the searing heat of the New Zealand summer was making it hard to enjoy the space for too long. He required a robust, easy-to-use sun umbrella. The solution to Chris’ problem was to install a Shadowspec Unity™ Quattro umbrella above the in-ground spa pool.

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Portable cantilever umbrellas

Tom’s patio in Perth, Western Australia is a relaxing, comfortable space. Enhanced with the Shadowspec Serenity with Free Standing base and castor wheels, the dynamic rotating cantilever umbrella has created the perfect space for Tom and his family to enjoy, all year round.

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Choose your umbrella style:

The Shadowspec Unity™ is our flagship model. Exclusive and modular, the design breaks away from the typical parasol design – allowing you to mount up to 4 canopies from one central mast. The Shadowspec Unity™ Umbrella allows you to create contemporary and exclusive spaces that stand out from the competition and keep guests coming back. It’s the best cantilever umbrella of its kind on the market.

The perfect partner is the Shadowspec Serenity™ This umbrella is designed to be deployed and shifted with the sun. The Shadowspec Serenity™ umbrella is engineered for excellence, featuring the same easy-lift and one-movement technology as the Shadowspec Unity umbrella. The Shadowspec Serenity is the perfect outdoor umbrella for a cafe, a patio umbrella, rooftop umbrella or backyard umbrella.

The Shadowspec Serenity and Shadowspec  Unity both feature built-in LED light technology that is controlled by the Shadowspec App. Light up your space with great features.

Our umbrellas feature marine-grade construction and UV protection in the fabric. We have a range of Sunbrella fabrics available in a range of colors so you can stand out or blend in. Protect yourself and your guests from the sun and weather while creating an entertaining space that will be the envy of your competition and neighbourhood.

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Having no umbrella masts in the way of conversations will contribute to everyone having a great time. Shadowspec umbrellas create better experiences. Craft an outdoor room and extend your home’s footprint with a cantilever patio umbrella or increase your covers by offering outdoor dining space a your café or restaurant.

Cantilever umbrellas can be mounted in a variety of ways. Try a portable base with wheels so you can shift your layout throughout the year. In-ground and surface mounts are more sturdy and permanent – great for patios and alfresco areas where your other fixtures are also permanent.

An offset shade umbrella gives you a dynamic shade solution. Offset umbrellas rotate 360 degrees and tilt up to 18 degrees. Maximize your shade regardless of where the sun moves.

Our gas-assisted lift, one-movement sliding action make our umbrellas perfect for the hospitality industry, ideal for use in bars and restaurants. With multiple umbrellas on one pole, you can expand your outdoor space. Save time and money with your staff spending less time arranging furniture and more time with customers.

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