This umbrella is really nice looking. I didnt want to pay several hundred dollars for a more permanent structure that can also get dmaged in winds so Im willing to take the trouble to make sure this one is not left up unattended. I just want to be able to sit out on the patio and have my morning coffee even on the hot days. Ive had it up all day long most of the time. Light winds blow it around slightly, but I bought a good weighted stand. Theres a plastice sleeve to secure the poles in place when getting it in to position that could break need to be careful with that and open and close it slowly. They even mention that in the instructions.
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This umbrella is really nice looking. I didnt want to pay several hundred dollars for a more permanent structure that can also get dmaged in winds so Im willing to take the trouble to make sure this one is not left up unattended. I just want to be able to sit out on the patio and have my morning coffee even on the hot days. Ive had it up all day long most of the time. Light winds blow it around slightly, but I bought a good weighted stand. Theres a plastice sleeve to secure the poles in place when getting it in to position that could break need to be careful with that and open and close it slowly. They even mention that in the instructions.