I ordered this umbrella after a good spurt of research and paid a bit more than I had planned. I am very pleased with it, it is simple and easy to operate and very sturdy. I was concerned about the SW Ontario winds which wrecked our previous one but so far it has withstood the test. It was simple to erect from the instructions and holes provided are perfect to hold down onto our wooden deck. Make sure that it is rolled up and secured for storms, nothing can withstand our thunder storms.