This high quality umbrella sits on my dock and provides shade for plants that need it and rotates to provide shade for people when they need it. I primarily like the ability to raise and lower, tilt, and rotate with very good controls. Although I ordered it in khaki and discovered I received dark red, I decided to keep it and it looks great. It is almost totally assembled and easy to set up though it does take some strength to manage its size and weight. I am still not totally sure how much wind it should be open for. Although others have indicated winds speed advice, I find I dont necessarily know how to judged what speed Im seeing when the wind picks up. I did a lot of reading before choosing this umbrella and cant imagine a better choice.
Beautifully made and versatile
This high quality umbrella sits on my dock and provides shade for plants that need it and rotates to provide shade for people when they need it. I primarily like the ability to raise and lower, tilt, and rotate with very good controls. Although I ordered it in khaki and discovered I received dark red, I decided to keep it and it looks great. It is almost totally assembled and easy to set up though it does take some strength to manage its size and weight. I am still not totally sure how much wind it should be open for. Although others have indicated winds speed advice, I find I dont necessarily know how to judged what speed Im seeing when the wind picks up. I did a lot of reading before choosing this umbrella and cant imagine a better choice.