Does the umbrella crank stay fully open, or does it slip back (allowing umbrella to sag)?
198373
The umbrella stayed fully open the first time I used it. Then it broke completely the second time I used it. Looks like a plastic piece at the top broke. Very cheap.
198374
it ratchets open as you crank it but only if you crank it a certain direction. You can hear it clicking if you crank it the right way. if you crank the wrong way, it will sag down.
198375
You have to wind it past the tightest setting until it starts making a clicking noise, then it won't sag. Ours sagged, too, when we first cranked it up, but this seems to have fixed that. Just make sure it "clicks" while raising or lowering the umbrella.
198376
It stays fully open. It will click when it is fully opened and remains in place. We have had no problems with ours.
502807
It is a stable umbrella and can be cranked down easily and quickly. We have 2 on picknick tables on lake side. Our tables are heavy and the umbrellas are built well.
1370847
The construction of the umbrella is sturdy and there is a wind vent built in. It is not likely to turn inside out but a firm grip on the handle would be advised. This is where I have issues with the handle shape, which I find somewhat awkward.
1944812
With the handle in the 6 o'clock position, it is level with the edge of the umbrella. I have not found it to be a problem. A little lower would have been better, but it wasn't a deal killer for me at the price.
502655
To tilt the umbrella, keep cranking the handle until the umbrella is all the way up and then just keep cranking and it will tilt.
1698134
It's pretty tightly quild so it holds it back. Heavy rain the center will sag until it drips out or you let it down to drain. I take it down if it looks like rain. We love it. I bought two ratch tie downs from Menards that are framed to bolt to a pickup rack so it takes me less than five minutes to install.
396064
Yes, it easily detaches. I strap the base to the tree and then the umbrella portion has a rod which goes into the base attached to tree. I sprayed mine with camp dry about a month prior to the season as well to air out but offer additional water resistance.
360795
There are some tightening screws that reduce the amount of spinning but if it is windy the umbrella will still rotate a few degrees. Nothing excessive though. I would estimate that it can turn up to 45 degrees if the wind catches it but not enough to really alter the position of the shade it provides. Expect it to move some, as the umbrella itself is only connected to the support at one pivot point so even when not spinning the umbrella can blow in the wind. Could be a danger if you have it position low enough. Best bet is to reduce the mount of wind drag if its moderately windy, and fold it up completely if it is very windy. Under normal conditions it works very well though. There are some tightening screws that reduce the amount of spinning but if it is windy the umbrella will still rotate a few degrees. Nothing excessive though. I would estimate that it can turn up to 45 degrees if the wind catches it but not enough to really alter the position of the shade it provides. Expect it to move some, as the umbrella itself is only connected to the support at one pivot point so even when not spinning the umbrella can blow in the wind. Could be a danger if you have it position low enough. Best bet is to reduce the mount of wind drag if its moderately windy, and fold... » Read More There are some tightening screws that reduce the amount of spinning but if it is windy the umbrella will still rotate a few degrees. Nothing excessive though. I would estimate that it can turn up to 45 degrees if the wind catches it but not enough to really alter the position of the shade it provides. Expect it to move some, as the umbrella itself is only connected to the support at one pivot point so even when not spinning the umbrella can blow in the wind. Could be a danger if you have it position low enough. Best bet is to reduce the mount of wind drag if its moderately windy, and fold it up completely if it is very windy. Under normal conditions it works very well though. « Show Less
239165
It is really easy to crank the awning in and out.No springs to worry about.It takes about 1 or 2 minutes to open or close.I bought the telescoping crank handle also. Hope this helps.
1996276
Yes, the mount holds the umbrella in place and is not affected by the wind. The clamps are very strong for both anchoring to the post on the deck and to the umbrella pole. The mount is a very heavy metal and is extremely well made.
778720
There is a pin to hold the raised umbrella in place. There are two positions, but they are almost exactly the same. It does not bend/angle or tilt at the top. You get what you pay for with this umbrella.
1605808
Yes it has a crank handle that opens The umbrella to full length and to fully closed so you can put it away for the winter
1403938
Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia Drew Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia... » Read More Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia Drew « Show Less
1996273
There are two set screws which lock the umbrella into place and keep it from spinning. The tighter the screws, the less chance the umbrella has to spin. This umbrella "holder" is so secure, that I believe the deck spindle or umbrella pole will break well before the "holder" does on a windy day.
1460209
What assembly are you trying to do? I just took mine out of the package, put the pole with the umbrella into the other pole. That's it. Then you use the crank to open or close the umbrella.
1288088
Unless they have redesigned this shade there is no crank handle. Mine is exactly as shown in the picture with a chain cord, very sturdy. I have mine on the outside of a french door and can't imagine how a crank would work. I can raise and lower it from inside the shade(door open) or outside(standing on the deck). Hope this helps!
1310641
Hello Mamamia, I would say it probably could prevent the umbrella rotating in a light breeze, if you tighten the set screw really hard, but I wouldn't count on it stopping rotation in any sort of stiff breeze, as that umbrella will have lots of leverage to bring to bear on that small area. You may actually want the umbrella to turn in the wind, rather than fall over. The center tube is 1-3/4" diameter on the outside, and comes with inserts to fit two smaller size umbrella poles. By the way, the tube is water-tight, and fills with rain water. It's not a big deal, but it's annoying when you put the umbrella pole in and water gushes out of the tube. Even though it's powder-coated steel, I'd recommend drilling a small hole as close to the bottom of the tube as you can, to let it drain. Otherwise, it's a fine stand!