Tough Shelter for Tough Conditions
ALWAYS READY, ALWAYS SAFE.
Keep your crew protected with BigTop Shades’ heavy-duty marquees and tents, delivering portable shade and reliable shelter from wind and rain at every surf life saving event.
WHICH frame SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
We strongly recommend the 50 Series Heavy Duty range, as these frames are specifically engineered to perform in windy coastal conditions. Other frames are not designed to withstand the demanding weather conditions.
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WHICH FABRIC FOR YOUR PRINTED CANOPY TOP?
We always recommend SLSCs the 580GSM 100% PVC fabric, however if you do not need to use the tent on a very regular basis, you can consider our 600D PVC Coated Polyester fabric.
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Our team of experts will be happy to guide throughout the process, from the moment you submit a quote until you receive your order. We have been working with SLSCs for years, we understand your requirements. Click on the button below to understand the various steps ahead.
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Surf Life SAVING CLUBS & BEACHGOERS
Did you know you can also build your own quote? Check our product pages and simply add your product selection to the cart. When you ‘checkout’ no payment is required.
Why should I choose a BigTop Shades marquee?
Safety
Our frames are engineer-certified structures.
Our fabrics are 100% waterproof, fire-resistant and UV-protected.
Quality
We will print your logo in full colours, and can match your Club colours!
Price
We understand that SLSCs have to operate under a tight budget, which is why we have developed cost-effective packages.
BigTop Shades provides surf life saving clubs with durable marquees and tents for quick, portable shade and dependable protection from wind and rain—perfect for patrol days.
Are you a club sponsor? BigTop Shades offers you the chance to advertise your business by customising your marquee with club branding and sponsor detail. We can print as many logos as you want! Our customised design ensures visibility to the public for optimal promotion.
Give us a call on 02 9428 3377 or send us a message via the form and we will build a quote tailored to your exact requirements (size, quantity, printing etc.).
For surf life saving clubs, we strongly recommend the A4 Heavy Duty Aluminium range as the only suitable frame option.
These tents are specifically used in beach environments where wind conditions can be extremely strong and unpredictable, and the A4 range is engineered to meet these demands.
The A4 frame is heavier, more stable, and significantly reinforced, featuring thicker truss bars, stronger poles, and heavy-duty brackets designed to withstand harsh coastal conditions. For this reason, we do not recommend the lighter S10 Pro Steel or A2 Aluminium frames, as they are not built for the level of wind exposure typically experienced at surf life saving locations.
Most surf life saving clubs choose the 3×3 size, as its compact footprint offers greater wind resistance and improved stability on exposed beaches.
We can fully customise your tent with your club logo and sponsor branding on the canopy.
Colours can be matched to your exact requirements, and each tent can feature its own individual design. To help manage budgets, we can adjust the level of printing and offer branding on fewer panels where required. While we recommend full coverage printing for maximum impact and best value, we can also limit branding to the valance panel if a more cost-effective option is needed.
For fabric selection, we strongly recommend the 580GSM 100% PVC material. These tents are often in use every day throughout the summer season, and this heavy-duty fabric provides the highest level of protection, durability, and weather resistance for both equipment and staff.
The lighter 600D PVC Coated Polyester can be used in cases where the tent is not in constant daily use, but for surf life saving environments, the 580GSM PVC remains the best and safest choice.