This umbrella will be a great addition to our pool deck. That it came with a base is great, however I am concerned about how well the base will hold up. It can get windy where I live as it used to be farmland so I need really heavy items with a stable base. Time will tell but it looks great. I like that the base has an attachment to fit different size umbrella pole widths. This umbrella also has a tilt feature and ventilation flaps at the top, both which are great features. Bring on summer!!