Media 2012|2013

Media 2012|2013
“Knirps® is a German company with an
impressive history and a clear vision of the
future. More than 80 years ago Hans Haupt
invented the first umbrella with a telescopic
frame. This revolutionary new idea went into
production in 1928, since then over 200 million
Knirps® umbrellas have been sold in more than
120 countries worldwide. The Knirps® name –
which actually means ‘the little one’ in German
– stands for innovation, quality, durability and
fashionable design. In fact, Knirps® make life
just that little bit more special.”
Knirps® is much more than just a functional
product to keep you dry in the rain. It makes
a statement about who you are. Our team of
top international fashion and product designers
has created a range of stylish umbrellas for
today’s man or woman, which combine Knirps®
traditional reliability with modern tastes and
needs. The designs are inspired by the latest
looks from the world’s catwalks, but also by
themes from nature and even the aerodynamic
silhouette of a racing car!
The umbrella
Design & Quality
technology – in keeping with our company’s
origins. The result is a series of unique products
which are prized both for their elegance and
their durability. Knirps®: quality and innovation
at the very highest level.
Manual
MANUAL
811 Knirps X1*
“The smartly designed X1 (with its practical EVA case) not only
protects you from the rain, but also helps you to cut a stylish
figure - both at work and at play.”
Technical details
• Ultra-thin fast-drying fabric.
•Extremely robust due to a mix of materials that
includes steel, aluminum and fiberglass.
•Sure-grip runner for easier handling.
•Safeguard system to prevent unintentional
retraction of the shaft.
•Ten-edged Knirps shaft to prevent twisting.
Features
•Wind tunnel tested • Design award winner • Smallest umbrella patented by Knirps®
• Belt loop • 8 ribs
94 cm/37 in.
17,5 cm/7 in.
280 g/9.9 oz
8
Print 160 x 80 mm
Print 100 x 40 mm
Print 80 x 13 mm
Print 80 x 8 mm
210 | Navy
200 | Red
8 ribs
XS
100 | Black
*New case available September 2012
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manual
MANUAL
815 Knirps Travel*
“With its pocket-sized format and light weight, the practical “Travel”
umbrella appeals to anyone who dislikes being caught unexpectedly
in a sudden downpour. This also makes “Travel” the perfect companion for any occasion and will fit in any briefcase, suitcase, backpack
or even coat pocket.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
•An ideal companion thanks to its flat and compact form.
•Extremely robust due to a mix of materials that includes steel, aluminum and fiberglass.
•Ultra-thin fast-drying fabric.
•Sure-grip runner for easier handling.
•Safeguard system to prevent unintentional
retraction of the shaft.
•Ten-edged Knirps shaft to prevent twisting.
FEATURES
•Wind tunnel tested
•Small, flat pack size
•6 ribs
93 cm/36.5 in.
17 cm/6.75 in.
195 g/6.9 oz
6
Print 200 x 70 mm
Print 70 x 40 mm
Print 80 x 30 mm
Print 80 x 8 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
6 ribs
XS
100 | Black
*erhältlich ab September 2012
manual
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MANUAL
868 Knirps Piccolo
“The little things in life often make a difference. Like the Knirps
Piccolo: so small and light inside your bag that you almost forget it’s
there - until you need it.”
Technical details
•Sure-grip runner for easier handling.
•Safeguard system to prevent unintentional retraction of the shaft.
•Elastic frame geometry: Ribs are made more flexible and resistant
to breakage because of the stable springs located in the ribs.
•Crossed traction wires: Together with the ribs, these stabilize
the position when the canopy turns inside out.
Features
•Wind tunnel tested
• Folds compact for minimum storage space • Handle colors match the canopies • 7 ribs
88 cm/34.5 in.
20 cm/8 in.
225 g/7.9 oz
7
Print 180 x 80 mm
Print 80 x 50 mm
7 ribs
small
100 | Black
10
Print 100 x 8 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
manual
MANUAL
901 KNIRPS SKINNY
“A slim and lightweight manual umbrella, the Skinny weighs
in at just 182g. A chic design that is perfect for city streets and
the morning commute, and can be easily tucked away when
the sun begins to shine”
Technical details
• Extrem light Knirps umbrella
•Slimmest Knirps umbrella
Features
•Easy handling
•Patented handle
•6 ribs
96 cm/37.75 in.
25 cm/10 in.
182 g/6.4 oz
6
Print 230 x 100 mm
Print 100 x 45 mm
6 ribs
slim
100 | Black
Print 80 x 15 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
manual
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MANUAL
905 KNIRPS BLADE
“Cut down on bulk with our flattest, lightest umbrella design. At a
mere 180g, the Blade won’t weigh you down. A specially shaped
handle keeps this umbrella compact and portable, making worries
about changeable weather a thing of the past!”
Technical details
•Extremely flat umbrella.
•Extremely light.
•Robust thanks to high-strength carbon steel.
Features
•Easy handling
•Patented handle
•6 ribs
93 cm/36.5 in.
24 cm/9.5 in.
180 g/7 oz
6
Print 200 x 100 mm
Print 100 x 45 mm
6 ribs
light
100 | Black
12
Print 80 x 15 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
manual
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duomatic
OPEN
878 Knirps fiber T2 Duomatic
“The handy zipper case conceals a strong yet stylish umbrella,
capable of withstanding the worst rigors of rain, storm and snow.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
•Rounded and enlarged tips – a Knirps feature – minimizes
the threat of eye injuries to passers by.
•Uses a tube ring to stabilize the shaft.
•The stability of the nylon fiber ribs is increased thanks
to extended, integrated metal inserts.
•Ten-edged Knirps shaft to prevent twisting.
FEATURES
•Wind tunnel tested
•8 ribs
•Zipper case
95 cm/37.5 in.
28 cm/11 in.
270 g/9,5 oz
8
Print 170 x 110 mm
Print 130 x 40 mm
8 ribs
large
100 | Black
16
Print 80 x 8 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
duomatic
AUTO
CLOSE
OPEN
AUTO
879 Knirps Big Duomatic
CLOSE
“With its extra-large canopy, the Big Duomatic is an umbrella
roomy enough for two.”
Technische Details
•Rounded and enlarged tips – a Knirps feature –
minimizes the threat of eye injuries to passersby.
•Uses a tube ring to stabilize the shaft.
FEATURES
•Wind tunnel tested
•8 ribs
•Zipper case
121 cm/47.75 in.
37 cm/14.5 in.
630 g/22.2 oz
8
Print 220 x 160 mm
Print 150 x 50 mm
8 ribs
XXl
100 | Black
Print 100 x 2 mm
120 | Navy
duomatic
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OPEN
886 Knirps T3 Fiber duomatic
“The generous canopy and our safety shaft technology to protect against shaft
extension combine to ensure the Fiber T3 Duomatic won’t let you down. For
extra reassurance, the reinforced hinges and ribs add strength. With styling that
is as easy on the eye as on the hand, and a zipper case for simple storage.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
•Telescopic shaft with safety mechanism: prevents the shaft
from shooting back when the umbrella is closed.
•With carbon elements.
•Large metal joints to increase wind stability even in a storm.
•Rounded and enlarged tips – a Knirps feature – minimizes
the threat of eye injuries to passers by.
FEATURES
•Comfort System
•Wind tunnel tested
•8 ribs
•Zipper case
„CLICK”
easy closing
99 cm/39 in.
30,5 cm/12 in.
470 g/16.6 oz
8
8 ribs
100 | Black
18
120 | Navy
150 | Red
duomatic
AUTO
CLOSE
OPEN
AUTO
903 KNIRPS LARGE duomatic
CLOSE
“The patented technology of the Large Duomatic means this is a product
you can trust. Featuring the handy Auto Open-Close mechanism for an
instant response, this practical companion includes fiberglass in its 8 ribs
for extra flexibility and can be tucked neatly away inside its smart case.”
Technical details
• Fiberglass elements in the ribs increase the flexibility
of the canopy structure
Features
•Easy handling
•Patented handle
•8 ribs
96 cm/37.75 in.
28,5 cm/11 in.
322 g/11.4 oz
8
Print 200 x 100 mm
Print 100 x 50 mm
8 ribs
large
100 | Black
Print 100 x 20 mm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
duomatic
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long umbrella
MANUAL
924 Knirps Golf
“Some people say that there is no such thing as bad weather, only
the wrong choice of clothing. If this describes how you feel about
golf, you’ll be delighted with this Knirps - the ideal golfing accessory.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
•Sure-grip runner for easier handling.
•Double fiberglass struts radially arranged
increase the overall stability and at the same time,
make it easier to close the umbrella manually.
•Design and form of the tip of the shaft allows
the umbrella to be easily anchored in soft ground.
•Thanks to the straight handle design, the umbrella can easily be
stored in a golf bag and pulled out when needed, without getting
caught in the clubs.
FEATURES
•Largest manual umbrella
•AGS-system (Anti-gust system) with flexible joints
•Patented with no external metal parts (for golfers)
•Self-closing
•Wind tunnel tested
•8 ribs
134 cm/52.75 in.
98,5 cm/38.75 in.
640 g/22.6 oz
8
8 x 2 ribs
XXL
100 | Black
22
Print 24 x 17 cm
120 | Navy
150 | Red
long umbrellas
OPENING
AUTOMATIC
930 KNIRPS STICK
“A large canopy needn’t mean a heavy umbrella. The generously-sized
Stick features fiberglass components in a light and modern design.
Additional elastic ribs make this stylish design one you can trust when
bad weather threatens.”
Technical details
•Fiberglass elements in the ribs increase the flexibility
of the canopy structure.
•Lightest stick umbrella from Knirps.
Features
•8 ribs
105 cm/41.25 in.
88 cm/34.75 in.
470 g/16.6 oz
8
8 ribs
Print 20 x 10 cm
100 | Black
120 | Navy
150 | Red
long umbrellas
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Product-No.
Product
Opening
811
X1
815
Weight
(g)
Segments
Rib Length
(cm)
Length
(cm)
Diameter
open (cm)
MANUAL
230
8
52
17,5
94
Travel
MANUAL
195
6
52
17
93
868
Piccolo
MANUAL
223
7
54
20
88
901
Skinny
MANUAL
182
6
53
25
96
905
Blade
MANUAL
180
6
51
24
90
878
Fiber T2
AUTO
270
8
55
28
95
879
Big
Duomatic
AUTO
630
8
68
37
121
886
Fiber T3
AUTO
470
8
58
30,5
105
903
Duomatic
Large
AUTO
CLOSE
322
8
53
28,5
96
924
Golf
MANUAL
640
8x2
76
98,5
134
930
Stick
AUTOMATIC
OPENING
470
8
60
88
105
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Germany and Austria
KNIRPS® Media GmbH
info@knirps-media.de
Tel. +49 8571 9122 345
Fax +49 8571 9122 99345
A. Kolpingstraße 3
D-84359 Simbach am Inn
Switzerland
STROTZ AG
info@strotz.ch
Tel: +41 55 28 59 700
Fax: +41 55 28 59 709
Herrenackerstraße 16
CH-8730 Uznach
www.knirps.com