After living on  the windy outer banks of N.C. for 20 plus years.. First as a 1st mate on charter boats. Then as the owner of "Shady Beach Company"  A  10x10 beach canopy service.  I became an expert  on the prevailing winds. Having to deal with and find away to keep my canopies anchored and safe. This product has come as a result of my 10 year beach canopy service.  I found these stakes paracord and carabiners to be the best for anchoring my canopies to the beach.  I never had one blow away when used RIGHT.  Now available to you for yours.  It`s also the fastest and most user friendly way.