We've only use it a few times so far but it certainly keeps our deck much cooler. It seems to be very well constructed and it's simple and straight-forward to set up and operate. While we haven't had really strong winds, we have certainly had some gusty days and it seems to manage quite well. The swivel & tilt adjustments allow us to follow the path of the sun. We have some concerns about using it in stronger winds; we did tie it to our deck rail. We are also wondering how long the plastic base will hold up in the sun as it is black and gets very hot. Overall we're very pleased with our purchase so far.