Awful product. The issue was the base that was provided. I filled all 4 portions of the base with gravel to ensure maximum weight like described in the manual and within a week the umbrella collapsed on my wife and daughter. Needless to say I threw it out as it was a safety hazard. The construction of the umbrella was plastic which made it impossible to slide up and down every time it was to be opened. Avoid this product at all costs!!