I wanted to love this inexpensive cantilever umbrella. The true turquoise color was fun.  I had a beautiful vintage base to put it in and wouldn't need to buy the extra base recommended.  However, the base of the pole had a metal plate welded to attach the legs so I couldn't use my base.  I would have considered using sand bags or bricks like other reviewers, but when it's open it whips around in the wind and has no way to lock it into position.  I think you would have to be very diligent about always retracting it when not in use. I'm not sure if it would even stay put while you are under it in a breeze.  I returned it.