I love the shade this makes over our pool. You can turn and tilt it to provide cover.  However, living in a windy climate we have to be sure it's not too windy of a day.  The canopy becomes a "wind sail" and will tip over.  We have not only filled it with water, but bought 200 lbs of sand to put on top of the base to anchor it.  But we do love it and I recommend it.