PURPLE LEAF Patio Umbrella Outdoor Rectangle Umbrella Large Cantilever Umbrella Windproof Offset Umbrella Heavy Duty Sun Umbrella

I don’t have the appropriate stand and thus have not used it.

After meticulously researching cantilevered umbrellas at a variety of specialty garden shops in person and online, I stumbled upon the Purple Leaf Garden selection. At this point I was fairly knowledgeable cantilevered umbrellas and knew what I was looking for. The product description met or exceeded my expectations for quality so I had a hard time reconciling that with the price: I purchased the umbrella and weighted, rolling base for less than half of the nearest competitors. I decided to place the order. Purple Leaf shipped it the next day and, true to form, Federal Express lost the order. The base arrived on time but the umbrella arrived a week later. Customer service at Purple Leaf followed up and responded to my emails promptly. I assembled the umbrella yesterday and am absolutely delighted with its quality. It went together easily, performs exactly as described and its beautiful. Oh, and they provide two cranks for adjusting the umbrella and for raising the weighted base. It is a well thought out and executed design.

Great umbrella. Exactly what we were looking for

Very elegant and easy to handle

Of all of the research for these cantilevered umbrellas, the theme was similar across the reviews. Was cheap, didn't hold up to small breezes; waste of money! I am impressed with the quality of the Purple Leaf umbrella stand and along with the stand (sold separately), it has withstood some impressive coastal winds to no effect, open or closed. My best recommendation, would I buy it again, and my answer is YES!