The fabric blocks the sun effectively; the handles action makes it very easy to use to open or close the umbrella. The stem wobbles a bit in the base. The self-fabric tie is long enough to tie the umbrella closed easily. The base is a bit light; the umbrella fell over in a mild breeze, though no harm was done to it. Overall it looks good and works just fine. Ive taken to tying it closed whenever Im not sitting under it to prevent it falling into the bushes again.
Good mid-market choice for patio umbrella
The fabric blocks the sun effectively; the handles action makes it very easy to use to open or close the umbrella. The stem wobbles a bit in the base. The self-fabric tie is long enough to tie the umbrella closed easily. The base is a bit light; the umbrella fell over in a mild breeze, though no harm was done to it. Overall it looks good and works just fine. Ive taken to tying it closed whenever Im not sitting under it to prevent it falling into the bushes again.