Just an update for those that may be interested. I bought a white/silver brolly with removable backing from Calumet. As the 46" version was only 50p more than the 36" version I thought I'd get that one. I was intending to use it with my Metz 58AF-1 which has plenty of power so figured it would be able to cope. What I hadn't factored in was the sheer volume a 46" umbrella takes up. If you want big and have a light source that can power it, then fair enough, but you'd better have a big room to house your setup. Try borrowing someone's golf umbrella and get your significant other to stand in the room with the brolly open, held at an angle. See how difficult it is to walk around the room without bashing into it.
I've had to pay 2 lots of postage to get it changed, but there's no way I was going to be able to use the bigger item. Incedentally, I tried buying from a local shop where I could see the item before buying, I tried a range of shops within 50 miles but no-one had anything in stock or could even get one in for me. Bowens are only up the road in Clacton but couldn't supply direct and my local shop didn't want to order from them because I'd be waiting months apparently. I was told I'd be better off buying this sort of stuff online and now I've had to send it back. Seems sometimes you just can't win.
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