Used this umbrella on our trip to NYC.  We loved this umbrella as it was super sturdy and the opening mechanism was an added bonus.  The umbrella itself wasn't too heavy for us and it was convenient having the tie on the handle to keep it on my wrist.  But I wouldn't say that this is wind proof.  After a few gusts the umbrella was inside out and broke.  So we just used our rain jackets for the rest of our trip.