I do think the poles are a little too long, I'm 5'3" so struggle to be able to get the pin in the top hole.  If you use the lower 2 holes, the parasol is all floppy.  The Parasol pole is connected to the bottom pole by screwing it together, once again, quite difficult, my last umbrella had a push in pole, with a pop out button, which was much easier.  Rather disappointed  with the purchase for the cost.