Sun shade for scooter

[DBMC]

I have some questions for anyone who has used a sun shade for their scooter. My Mom is thinking about renting one from scooter bug to put on the companion tourist. She is wondering if it can stay on while on the bus, and also if she can take it off and store it in the basket if she needs to. Anyone have experience with that? This is the sun shade they have available:

 

[serenitynow]

I have rented a scooter numerous times with that sunshade or one very similar. It stays on the scooter on the bus, and everywhere else as it is attached to a metal frame, which in turn is attached to the scooter itself. So it's not really removable unless the metal frame is removed too. But it works great for both sun and rain.

 

[mamabunny]

The first time I rented an ECV, I got a sunshade.

I *must* have sun protection; I have PMLE, and burn like a vampire in the midday sun if exposed. My family calls me "queen of the mole people" because I typically only go out after the sun reaches a certain point in the sky, year round.

I *hated* that sunshade. It got in the way - if I parked in front of someone at a parade or show, they couldn't see over it.

It made driving on and off the bus a nightmare for me - I don't know why, but that big old canopy just bothered the heck out of me going on and off the buses.

From that trip forward, I now just wear a huge, broad-brimmed hat, with my UV gloves, long sleeves, long pants, etc. and if things get really bad, we find a bit of shade somewhere. There are certain times of the year I don't even try to go to WDW, because I couldn't stand all the layers of clothes with the heat. September is just barely tolerable, and on this last trip there were many, many times when I overheated due to a combo of heat/humidity. Sadly, from this point forward, I will probably only be spotted from mid-October through mid-February at WDW.

With the kind of rain we experienced during our last trip (last week), that canopy would not have done a thing to keep the scooter/driver dry.

Remember that sun shades can be a double-edged sword; it may protect you under a certain set of circumstances, but as the sun shifts across the sky it can limit the effectiveness of the sun shade. You may have some bus drivers that will ask you to put the shade down to go on and off the bus. CMS may ask you to either put the shade down, or move from certain viewing areas for parades and other entertainment events so that other guests can see over you. And finally, expect limited protection from any rain storm that is stronger than a sprinkle.

 

[SueM in MN]

Agree with mama bunny.
Some people like them, but they can interfere with your vision, especially when backing up, turning in queues or getting on/off buses.
They also interfere with ability of people behind you to see, so you may be asked to move if you can't remove it.

They protect from the sun best during the short time when the sun is directly overhead or behind you (depending on the design)

 

[gap2368]

you may find a very small ( and I do mean very small) umbrella works good you can move it where the sun is and take it down easley ( that is if you can hold it or put it between your back and the back of the set) I have seen people do this and I do not think it would be that much of a problem as long as the umbrella is very small

but I am with the others that think the sunshades are not that good of a deal I have seen guess arguer with CM about the need to take of down for show and the gust does not want to or know how.

 

[DBMC]

Thanks so much guys. Super helpful! I will have my Mom look at your responses.