Great quality and totally worth the shipping wait! I have absolutely no decent shade in my yard and I have the smallest deck area to have an umbrella. This umbrella (even though it’s large) is perfect. I can pivot it into different directions and I can tilt it all the way up to adjust it exactly how I want it. Takes no effort to pivot and no effort to adjust the angle and open the umbrella. I was planning on getting sand bags, but my husband suggested bolting I’m straight to our wooden deck through the holes that are already on the base. Worked like a charm and is super sturdy! This would also work on concrete with concrete screws. We have done this before with a different umbrella  I also really appreciate how it folds up and has a cover which is also very easy to put on and take off. I love my new umbrella and I can’t wait for the hot summer days ahead!