I love that the stand on this one is much wider and thicker then your traditional umbrella. It allows it to fit in the center hole of my table without necessarily needing a base to hold it in place. I bought this to replace another umbrella that just wouldn’t stay in place and eventually broke even with a base. I feel comfortable that this one will stand against the wind without toppling over. It’s extremely large which I absolutely love because it covers everyone sitting at 4 seat round table and provides such good shade. The taupetancream color is exactly what I wanted to replace my old one. The crank handle seems secure and overall very durable. I am happy to have found a similar replacement without having to break the bank.