This umbrella is large, easy to operate, and looks fantastic on my patio! (See pics.) I paired this with a 50 lb. weight and the Mainstays Albany Lane Outdoor Patio 5 Piece Dining Set in black. As you can see, it's a beautiful pairing! The umbrella operates with a single crank, and it turns easily. The umbrella is HUGE, too- open, this thing throws shade like Rihanna on a bad day, LOL!
I have only found one downside, and that is that when I crank it open, from a fully closed position, I tend to bap myself in the face with part of the umbrella- it cranks up THAT easily and quickly- but that's more a clumsiness issue than a problem with the umbrella. :)
This is a great patio umbrella. It's big, beautiful, and bountiful. I 100% would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality patio umbrella!