We had this less than 3 months when a crucial part of the umbrella broke under it's own weight (pictures attached).  The part is made of plastic when a stronger material should have been used, it holds the entire weight of the umbrella.  Besides that, the base is not sturdy enough to hold it on it's own, needs to be tied, screwed, or have weight added to it to hold up. Umbrella swings wildly at the slightest gust of wind. Overall not a very well-designed umbrella