I tried to go with the affordable option. This fit the bill and does an adequate job of providing shade. But it isnt all that sturdy, even in a light wind. The tilt mechanism ceased to lock in less than a month, so it has a permanent tilt to it. It may have simply had a defect. If your goal is something simple in a relatively sheltered location, this is an inexpensive choice that might fit your needs. I ended up buying a more expensive umbrella for about 200 and it will be worth the investment.
Just okay / and you get what you pay for
I tried to go with the affordable option. This fit the bill and does an adequate job of providing shade. But it isnt all that sturdy, even in a light wind. The tilt mechanism ceased to lock in less than a month, so it has a permanent tilt to it. It may have simply had a defect. If your goal is something simple in a relatively sheltered location, this is an inexpensive choice that might fit your needs. I ended up buying a more expensive umbrella for about 200 and it will be worth the investment.