I am so sad I had to return this umbrella because it was a bit too unwieldy on my 4th floor balcony and living a few miles from the ocean turned it into a sail that wanted to tip over, but that being said... this umbrella is fantastic! Well-designed, high quality, easy to open and close (once you get it put together and mounted) and looks great! It's just better suited for a larger balcony or patio/backyard. Be sure to have it in a heavy cast iron base (more than 50 lbs) or secured in one of those bolted down umbrella holders. The umbrella is like a sail so wind will tip over anything that's not heavy enough to secure it. If you are hesitating to buy it, DON'T! It's worth every penny, just didn't work for my particular needs.