OMG, this is a beast!! absolutely stunning, it was bought as a replacement for a parasol that was bought as apart of a patio set...that broke after 6/7 uses, the company was out of stock so I had to buy a replacement.  My requires were that it had to be black and also UV protection.  The reviews were great and I was so pleased with the purchase, it is big, sturdy and really well made.  A massive thumbs up for this parasol.