Attractive umbrella but not wind resistant. Whenever it was windy, the umbrella blew out of the sturdy stand and onto the ground. Because it is so high without a crank, I had to use a step stool to lift the umbrella, which was inconvenient. Therefore I left the umbrella up all of the time. On the ninth day when I went out to my patio, one of the rods was completely severed off of the umbrella. Therefore, I was forced to return the umbrella. However, because it was very difficult to find a pole narrow enough to fit through the hole in the center of my patio table I will order a replacement of this umbrella, hoping the next one will be more sturdy. I will just have to go outside to close the umbrella whenever it is windy outside.