Look, I love this umbrella. The tilt feature is great, even though you need to be pretty tall to reach it. But keep it closed when it is not in use. During the winter it is stored indoors. It is removed during storms. We do all of the right things. Still, after 11 months the tilt feature just snapped and our umbrella will not stay upright any longer. The worst part it is that if there is even the slightest amount of wind, it now spins the umbrella bc it won't stay up straight. It is totally useless and will need to be replaced. 11 months old and we only used it 1/2 the year as we live in the midwest. I know this price is much better than what they go for elsewhere, but I don't feel like replacing my umbrella every summer either.
Nice large umbrella, easy assembly, not terribly heavy, controls offer easy operation. Fabric is medium weight. Nice rich color. It does not have anything to tie down the umbrella when it is in the down position but a bungee cord works well
This umbrella is the perfect solution for protecting against harsh sunlight especially when combined with the wheeled base that we purchased to go with it. As the sun progresses through the day you can wheel the umbrella and tilt it to provide continuous protection.
Great color on the fabric, looking fwd to seeing how it holds up after a full summer. Provides enough cover for my entire picnice table. Seems the airflow underneath is pretty good, no dead air under the cover.