I am really pleased with this umbrella. It is well/made, sturdy and easy enough for one person to open and close. The base seems to hold the unit in place on windy days, and I like that it is filled with water that can be emptied for the winter. The handles and controls for adjusting the height, tilt, and position, are substantial and a breeze to operate. The top wind canopy has separate spokes, so when the wind blows, it inflates and provides additional steadiness. My favorite feature, not always included with other umbrellas, is the cover that comes with it. This 11/foot umbrella is tall, and the design is genius with a pole that you used to raise the cover to the top of the umbrella. It then simply drapes over the umbrella and you zip and tie at the bottom. Again, this is a one/person job. may be pricey, but it is worth the investment if you dont want to wrangle with your umbrella every time you open and close.
Sturdy, well/thought out umbrella.
I am really pleased with this umbrella. It is well/made, sturdy and easy enough for one person to open and close. The base seems to hold the unit in place on windy days, and I like that it is filled with water that can be emptied for the winter. The handles and controls for adjusting the height, tilt, and position, are substantial and a breeze to operate. The top wind canopy has separate spokes, so when the wind blows, it inflates and provides additional steadiness. My favorite feature, not always included with other umbrellas, is the cover that comes with it. This 11/foot umbrella is tall, and the design is genius with a pole that you used to raise the cover to the top of the umbrella. It then simply drapes over the umbrella and you zip and tie at the bottom. Again, this is a one/person job. may be pricey, but it is worth the investment if you dont want to wrangle with your umbrella every time you open and close.