Mantis Bimini?

[LittleMissMagic]

I've been thinking about purchasing one of these folding biminis. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with them and are they worth fooling with. My boat has a roomy enough cockpit but the traveler is mounted on a bridge deck just aft of the companionway hatch, leaving little room for a traditional bimini. I thought this would be a nice compromise.
Pro-Techt Mantis Top, Pro-Tech Mantis Umbrella, Protecht Mantis Cover, Protech Canopy

Any one have any thoughts?

[JimsCAL]

No experience with the Mantis, but it looks like more trouble than it's worth.

My traveler is also mounted on a bridge deck just aft of the companionway. I found a short (4 foot) Taylor ready-made bimini that fit between my mainsheet and backstay. It works great. Total cost was under $200 including frame, boot, and all hardware.

[LittleMissMagic]

Thanks, that sounds like the way to go. That thing doesn't come in any colors that match other stuff on the boat anyway.