Price - Contruction - features make this a good deal for the budget minded.
I think it is essential to rate taking into account the price. And for the price we found this to be very good. Metal poles with crank-up umbrella is smooth and consistent. Fabric is thick enough to avoid tearing or ripping. The arms for the fabric are plastic. They do flex and need to as the wind allows the fabric to shift in a controlled fashion. I doubt it would hold in a heavy wind, but for the few times we used it, the breezes and light gusting had no ill effects on Tropshade. We went with a light color so the fabric would reflex the heat of the sun, as a dark color will generate heat under the umbrella and that is not wanted (by most). After I saw the quality available in this item at this price, I purchased a second one for our other table and found the same quality as before. So, buying a second one says it all. I believe for general use and no big gusts of wind you can be content with this item in this price range. If at all possible, close up the umbrella after you use and stow it in the box they since it in, this will add years for service to your purchase.
Price - Contruction - features make this a good deal for the budget minded.
I think it is essential to rate taking into account the price. And for the price we found this to be very good. Metal poles with crank-up umbrella is smooth and consistent. Fabric is thick enough to avoid tearing or ripping. The arms for the fabric are plastic. They do flex and need to as the wind allows the fabric to shift in a controlled fashion. I doubt it would hold in a heavy wind, but for the few times we used it, the breezes and light gusting had no ill effects on Tropshade. We went with a light color so the fabric would reflex the heat of the sun, as a dark color will generate heat under the umbrella and that is not wanted (by most). After I saw the quality available in this item at this price, I purchased a second one for our other table and found the same quality as before. So, buying a second one says it all. I believe for general use and no big gusts of wind you can be content with this item in this price range. If at all possible, close up the umbrella after you use and stow it in the box they since it in, this will add years for service to your purchase.