Easy to assemble in five minutes as only need to install pole to base.  Weight is stable and has wheel at bottom on one side to assist in moving when needed.  This base is heavy enough to keep umbrella up in light to medium wind.  If windstorm, then do yourself a favor and close the umbrella.  Have not had base move yet when umbrella opened in strong winds.  Similar to ones seen at hotel pools without the fancy finish.  Looks good on our pool deck.