This base is cute, but I often have trouble with my umbrella spinning around rapidly when it is in the tilted position. I figured the base would hold onto it tight enough to prevent that, but no such luck. Also, the long part that the umbrella goes into is not fully attached to the actual heavy base. I realized recently that the screws must have come loose because now the umbrella leans side to side and the center tube doesn't stay in the center of the base. Hopefully I can tighten it up and try to prevent these problems.