10' Outdoor Patio Umbrella with LED Lights, Duty Metal with High-quality Polyester, 8 Ribs Strusture, for Outdoor Table, Yard, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Gray

This umbrella was an excellent purchase. I am really happy with it – everything from how the umbrella was packaged, to ease of install, to smooth operation has been great. I was expecting to have to put together a ton of pieces and essentially build the umbrella from a box of parts. That was not the case – you have to bolt the legs together, but everything else is pre-assembled and easily slides into the right spot. In under 5 minutes, I went from the shipping box to fully functional umbrella. The umbrella opens and closes very smoothly, and the adjustment arm lets you set the distance from the base. Closer to the base = umbrella opens at an angle, for when the sun is lower in the sky. Further from the base = standard level umbrella. I do have to note that when you have the umbrella extended away from the base, you will absolutely need a counterweight on the base. The legs do not have a large reservoir for water or sand like some of the $500 models, but that's completely acceptable at this price point. The umbrella is currently anchored by two play sand bags from a local home improvement store. I'm going to figure out where I want the umbrella positioned on my patio and drive 2 bolts into the concrete – I'd rather bolt it down than have a counterweight. Whether you bolt it or weigh it down, it will certainly need some additional leverage out of the box. This product is properly priced and far exceeds expectations. I don't want to spend literally 5-8x the cost just for an umbrella with a weighted base. This is perfect for my application where I can bolt it to concrete and never have to worry about it tipping.

I've been wanting one of these umbrellas for a long time, and I'm so glad I finally got one. I absolutely love it! It's a great value for the price, and the color goes perfectly with my decor. It came in three pieces, and my husband had it put together in just a few minutes. Opening it is simple too, you just turn the two knobs and push it up and crank the lever. It's a true 10ft and looks huge when expanded. It feels very sturdy, but my husband added a few bolts to the stand for extra security. We plan to use it mostly to shade our little koi pond during hot summer days, but it's easy to move around, so we can reposition it anywhere on our patio. I really like the built-in strap that keeps the umbrella neatly secured when it's closed. It even comes with a manual and has a customer service email and phone number if you have any issues. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and can't wait to enjoy it throughout the summer!