When I opened it all the way, the umbrella is able to SPIN. Is there a way to lock it so its holds still in a breeze and not TWIRL?
618571
I wish! Just a slight breeze makes it want to take flight, dipping and spinning, jerking around. Could knock someone's glasses off... or worse! Unless I find a way to control this, I'll be sending it back!
618572
I haven't noticed a spinning, but I do put the umbrella in collapsed position during windy days.
1343513
I have never closed mine unless to exchange umbrellas. It holds up in strong winds because of the water in the bottom.
1207948
I bought a cover for the umbrella, so when the umbrella is retracted the cover slides over the top and all the way down the umbrella. :)
1179097
I had that problem with my Motorhome on the beach in terrible winds. I bought a webbed strap and attached it to the door. At least with it it would not get away from me. I attached it at the lock. I loosened the srews of the lock and slipped the strap under it and tightened it back up. I place the hemmed edge under the lock. The strap I bought at Walmart for $2.
938063
It's a little tricky, if you twist the top one way it locks. And if you push it down when in the lock position it can get stuck. So keep wiggling it, till it goes down easily, just may take a little getting used it.
797578
It's designed to be locked, however, if you leave the top clamp loose, it will spin. I honestly don't think it would cause any damage to do so.
1656757
The wind turbind is made to spin out of the wind when it get to strong like mine i put a rope from the tail and tie it to stay into the wind. But it should hold up.
1742325
There is a string to pull on to open the umbrella. It stays open by inserting the pin. Take the pin out to close. Mine has no button.
1433816
Using the lever. You wind it to tilt, wind other way to get back up. Very easy to use. I love the umbrella. ;)
5163
I don't recall having to assemble the crank part of this umbrella. My crank makes a clicking sound as I turn it, so I assume there is some sort of gear-wheel that automatically locks it in place as you crank it up. It definitely should stay up.
223499
Actually, it was quite windy the very first time we used it and I remember having to hold on to the pole cause We were afraid the umbrella was going to fly away. Other than that, it's a great product.
2115345
Your umbrella must be defective. Mine closes easily when I turn the crank on the pole.
879594
push the handle on the pole down and turn the lever counter clockwise to close the umbrella
28041
The umbrella will not rotate - in a way probably good since the umbrella is rather big and any wind would move it around.... Used some garden stones to keep the base in place. We just love this umbrella and it gives plenty of sun protection ! Easy to install and handle !
1754611
Partially collapse the frame, put on the cover, it will not fit the hole, just lay on top of it, and open the umbrella. We could have cut a larger hole, but this method is working. We've had our umbrella over a month, 2 months, and have lots of wind, and it is just fine. No problem with it just laying there.
1102049
The umbrella holder is shallow and doesn't go through to the ground. Nevertheless it held the umbrella fine all last summer. Of course we keep the umbrella down until we use the table. The teak table itself is very well constructed and quite heavy so it doesn't move around in the wind. If you go ahead and purchase it, oil it wit h teak oil once per season and it will last indefinitely.
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Technically, it does not lock. However, it is very stable. My backyard is always very windy, & it remains in place. I would put umbrella in closed position for extreme wind. I am very pleased with the overall stability & functionality. I am going to purchase a 2nd one.