This 9 foot umbrella crank lift system allows for easy setup and provides lots of shade on those hot summer days. But, we quickly learned that when the sun goes down you move easily into evening use with a flip of the offon light switch that is located on the pole. The solar lighting provides great ambiance of fun, friendly or romantic evenings. After a few weeks of using this umbrella we realized the canopy feels very durable and is sturdy overall. And the lights feature is awesome. We love this umbrella! It exceeded our expectations. And it arrived quickly with no delivery issues.