Beautiful umbrella. Beige a little lighter color than expected but blocks sun. Lots of coverage and sturdy. Only problem I have is the pole seems longer at the top part than the bottom and the crank is in the middle of the upper pole, which makes it difficult to reach and turn if you're short. Crank also stiff to turn, and I hope this eases with use. Have to reach under the umbrella when closed to get to the crank and slightly open umbrella with hands first. Used on my 48" table and prior umbrella was also 9ft with the pole being shorter at the top, making the crank lower. Also made the umbrella lower. . Just confused as to why the upper pole is longer than the bottom making the umbrella higher and concerned when wind may be a problem? Have no concerns about the quality of the umbrella - just the pole seems to be a problem for me due to my having a bad back and I have to lean over and reach up to crank this bit stiff to crank part. And no way can I reach the pin without a bench!
Beautiful sturdy fabric - Quite high
Beautiful umbrella. Beige a little lighter color than expected but blocks sun. Lots of coverage and sturdy. Only problem I have is the pole seems longer at the top part than the bottom and the crank is in the middle of the upper pole, which makes it difficult to reach and turn if you're short. Crank also stiff to turn, and I hope this eases with use. Have to reach under the umbrella when closed to get to the crank and slightly open umbrella with hands first. Used on my 48" table and prior umbrella was also 9ft with the pole being shorter at the top, making the crank lower. Also made the umbrella lower. . Just confused as to why the upper pole is longer than the bottom making the umbrella higher and concerned when wind may be a problem? Have no concerns about the quality of the umbrella - just the pole seems to be a problem for me due to my having a bad back and I have to lean over and reach up to crank this bit stiff to crank part. And no way can I reach the pin without a bench!