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How much force is required to hold an umbrella?

Assuming a small umbrella (e.g. http://www.amazon.com/ShedRain-WindPro-Umbrella-Close-Size/dp/B001DL5WN0). What are the factors that need to be considered? I assume where I hold the umbrella might ...
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Torque required to spin a disk along its diameter

How would I calculate (or simulate) this? I am only interested in the aerodynamic drag caused by the surface moving, not any other forces. As far as I know, the only variables needed are the drag ...