I bought this for my 8-year old son. My kids are 8 years or younger and have difficulty with automatic umbrellas because they don't quite have the strength yet to open and close them by themselves. This Samsonite umbrella is light weight, compact, and easy to open and close. The size is just right for young kids and we love the bright red color!

(Final note: I'm not sure if an adult would be satisfied using this as a regular umbrella. The handle is short and construction is not super durable. I would recommend it as a back up umbrella or just for kids.)