The umbrella is very nice and is huge. Only thing is you MUST get a weighted base. It is completely useless if you dont. Right now Im using my old round one, just sat it on top of the legs and added some pavers on top to hold it. It has holes in the base if you want to screw it down to your deck (I dont) or stake it if youre putting it on the grass, but otherwise... you cant open it without a weighted base. I should have known better but... and bases are around 100 bucks! Oh and it doesnt swivel, which is a bummer. Overall tho, its a nice big umbrella. Keeps the rain and leaves out. Just make sure you buy a base.