So after two wet events it is clear that hiding under the tailgate of my car isnt going to cut it anymore. Can anyone reccomend a good canopy? It seems that the EZ Ups are popular. Which one? Steel or aluminum? Any shape better in the wind? Order online or available through NESBA? Just get something at Walmart? Any advice and experience is appreciated?
Paddock Canopy?
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lemondrop
Professional Asphalt Surfer
Walmart First-up is the cheapest and has withstanded many track days for me
Obviously steel is going to be better in the wind (heavier)...but can still lift off on a windy day...
i just use the First-Up and gas cans....haven't had a problem and i think is nearly 1/2 the price of the EZ-up
Obviously steel is going to be better in the wind (heavier)...but can still lift off on a windy day...
i just use the First-Up and gas cans....haven't had a problem and i think is nearly 1/2 the price of the EZ-up
Olde English
Member
Yeah, I have to get a canopy as well. I felt like i was the only one on Saturday who didn't have one. My whack tent kept flying away.
rk97
Member
lol - i bought my first-up earlier this season, but everyone i've pitted with has been so well prepared, the only use its seen has been as dead-weight to anchor another canopy 
FWIW - check your local Walmart before buying online. i found it online for $89 with free shipping, then noticed it AT walmart for $79... $10 isn't the end of the world, but it's something in a hobby this expensive.
FWIW - check your local Walmart before buying online. i found it online for $89 with free shipping, then noticed it AT walmart for $79... $10 isn't the end of the world, but it's something in a hobby this expensive.
ganglo
New Member
I've got the EZUP Dome II. Stands up great in the wind/rain due to the flexible roof supports, but they're a bit misleading on it being a 10' x 10', that's the footprint, but the roof is only something like 7' x 7'.
Of all of the canopies that I've seen twisted up in the trash after events, I think most have been the QuickShades brand.
Of all of the canopies that I've seen twisted up in the trash after events, I think most have been the QuickShades brand.
EngineNoO9
Member
My EZ-UP has lasted through plenty of trackdays, camping trips, tailgates etc and has yet to fail me. Not sure why people are saying wind will destroy them. That thing is great!
gammagoblin
New Member
NOT happy with my QuickShade :argh:
It's bent up in several places from being in the wind, partially my fault it for leaving it out it seems but it never came off as being sturdy. The top is a 3 section design made to let hot air rise out but it doesn't do anything but be a pain in the ass. One of the pins broke off taking it down after VIR thursday, and it's always been a hassle to take up and down compared to other people's canopys. Seems like a waste but I think I have to just trash it and get a different one before Summit.
It's bent up in several places from being in the wind, partially my fault it for leaving it out it seems but it never came off as being sturdy. The top is a 3 section design made to let hot air rise out but it doesn't do anything but be a pain in the ass. One of the pins broke off taking it down after VIR thursday, and it's always been a hassle to take up and down compared to other people's canopys. Seems like a waste but I think I have to just trash it and get a different one before Summit.
TripleThreat
Member
First up from Wal-Mart in May of '07, been using it at the track and for a couple of family events each year since and it has held up nicely. They key is in how you anchor it to the ground in windy conditions. If you anchor it at the bottom, there is less chance of it being damaged by wind. If you are tying things to the upper part of the frame, you are adding weight to the frame that it was never intended to support.
Jeff
Jeff
Meat
Member
I would suggest one with a simple truss system. The ones that have tons of truss members (complex design) don't seem to fair too well in the wind.
This is the one that I have used for 2.5 years. I have had it in the wind many times and it holds up well. It has a thick canvas and simple truss design. Got it at Costco. Don't remember what I paid, but I just remember it being pretty reasonable. I did not see it on their website but I did see it at my local store a couple weeks ago.
http://www.caravancanopies.com/shelters/canopies/classic.asp?sm=Classic
The roof trusses are also strong enough to hang the heaviest of suits on.
Now I am not saying this is the very best there is. I am just relaying my experience with it.
This is the one that I have used for 2.5 years. I have had it in the wind many times and it holds up well. It has a thick canvas and simple truss design. Got it at Costco. Don't remember what I paid, but I just remember it being pretty reasonable. I did not see it on their website but I did see it at my local store a couple weeks ago.
http://www.caravancanopies.com/shelters/canopies/classic.asp?sm=Classic
The roof trusses are also strong enough to hang the heaviest of suits on.
Now I am not saying this is the very best there is. I am just relaying my experience with it.
My old one finally gave up at Road Atlanta last month. I bought this one as a replacement.http://www.iundercover.com/commercialLifestyle.html I have only used it 4 days but I really like it so far.
Motofun352
Control Rider
I bought an EZ-up 8 years ago with steel frame. It's beginning to lose it's paint and rust on the slide legs but I've carted all over the country. Can't remember the cost, deffinately