Table umbrellas often are subject to tip over during high wind events but the design of this umbrella allows venting and helps with that situation. It is still wise to lower it down in the evening or when you are not around but this design provides confidence that the umbrella will remain upright.
Since mine is 11 foot wide it lowers very close to the table top and is a little inconvenient to open and close ducking under the edge to use the crank but overall I am very pleased to have it. Highly recommend.
Helps avoid tip over in windy conditions
Table umbrellas often are subject to tip over during high wind events but the design of this umbrella allows venting and helps with that situation. It is still wise to lower it down in the evening or when you are not around but this design provides confidence that the umbrella will remain upright. Since mine is 11 foot wide it lowers very close to the table top and is a little inconvenient to open and close ducking under the edge to use the crank but overall I am very pleased to have it. Highly recommend.