My goodness, how we needed this umbrella! A storm last year brought down our old one, so this one was a much needed addition to this East Texas property!
It is SO easy to use--the hand crank does all the work for you! Even my kids can do it. They also manage to argue over who gets to open and close the umbrella when were out. It even has a tilt feature for when that blazing sun moves to just the wrong spot. When a storm moves in, just close it up, tie it off with the attached straps, pull it out and store it until the sun returns.
The quality is great. Its big and sturdy--just what we need in this heat. This is a great umbrella for anyone looking for a respite from the sun during these coming hot months!