WORST Umbrella! After about 2 dozen uses one plastic ...
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WORST Umbrella! After about 2 dozen uses one plastic spoke broke off. A few months later and maybe 15 more uses and another plastic spoke broke. Now Umbrella is useless and heading to a landfill. Terrible product. Manufacturer should be ashamed and out of business.
3941112
Bought it before I read the other reviews. They were so right, this thing is total junk. Do not buy. I sent mine back.

Pros: It is an umbrella.

Cons: Pole wobbles even when tight, (not even in a stand) It flops about like it was made of wet spaghetti.

  Fabric is thin, doesn't block the light very well.

  Metal in pole is thin, likely to dent in stand. Can't be used without a table for mid height support.

  Metal in umbrella bits is thin, likely to dent and fail.

  Crank to open umbrella is cheap feeling, thin chrome layer, plastic housing that came not seated. (I fixed that but blech.)

This product clearly is a "you pay for what you get." Avoid at all costs.
3566084
Do not buy this umbrella. I've bought ones on the street that last longer. One of the bars broke on the first open. I then had to use it the rest of the day with a metal bar swinging flirtatiously by my face. Amazon is great, but their umbrella not so much.
2965459
After less than two years on an inside patio (i.e. covered with screen) it has disintegrated. At least 4 of the 7 pieces' basket weaved sides have begun to untether/unravel to the point of no return. Looks cheap. On top of it the inside of the cushions come with a cover which has also disintegrated so even if you want to dry clean the cushions once you open the zippers it's a big fluffy mess. The cushions are also cheap - thinned out considerably and not a material that is weather-proof, even if you scotch guard it. Don't buy this furniture!
1895236
I don't know how this thing is getting a 3.5 star overall rating. Super poor quality. Super bad design. There are no grommet holes so you think they designed it properly to withstand a little rain? Nope. Water filled up and got so heavy the whole damn gazebo structure buckled and broke! Thank God the children weren't outside under it when it happened. And do you think the company will do anything about it? Well, they haven't in the last 5 emails I've sent off to them. Don't waste your dollars here folks!
1499732
I used it for maybe the 10th time today and it broke. First the button mechanism didn't work and then the umbrella just wouldn't close! I could not close it! =(((((
1035473
IT LEAKS!!! How can an umbrella not be waterproof??? We bought this for our honeymoon euro trip and it rained for the first two weeks. Day one I noticed I was getting wet somehow and looked up... The water was coming through the umbrella! By the time we got back to our hotel we were soaked. It only worked in very light drizzle and at that point it wasn't worth the weight of carrying it around.

I wasn't even willing to carry it anymore and return it when we got home.
4715682
Useless after a dozen open bottles.  It's made of a plastic material that chips away with each bottle you open.  Now, it won't grip the bottle caps and just slips off.  Terrible product!
2731410
This is the fourth replacement canopy I have purchased from Garden winds for my Gazebo.  It is by far the worst one yet.  I received the product on 05-28-16. Installed it the next day - and there is places in the fabric where you can see sunlight thru it - holes.  Also they changed the fabric to be so thin that it does not block even the lightest rain from going thru the entire canopy.  It lightly rained this morning and there were droplets on the entire underside of the canopy.  Two years ago I purchased the same canopy from garden winds and by end of summer there was mold spots on the entire underside of the canopy.  The first two canopies I ordered from Garden winds did not allow rain to go thru it.  I called the company and the customer service rep said their product is only water resistant - not proof.  Not a good rep - she just said that if I can prove there are holes they will send me a new one.  I will not be purchasing another canopy - I will just get rid of the Gazebo - Garden winds must have new ownership - it really went down hill the last two years.
4898512
This umbrella is so cool, but so cheaply made. After less than two weeks of use the ribs are rusting, one panel is developing a hole and strands of thread are coming loose. On top of that, I wouldn't think of using this umbrella with any bit of wind. It is so flimsy. The novelty isn't worth it. Luckily I'm within the return window and will replace it with a boring black, but usable umbrella.
2178867
Only lasted about four months.  Plastic parts kept breaking.  Not worth the money.  You are better off paying more for an umbrella that can handle the outdoors.  The slightest breeze sends it flying.  Very disappointed with this purchase.
4157214
In the bay area, there are some minor storms. Wind and rain. I wasn't bothered because I had this umbrella. I walked outside and it was pouring. I opened my umbrella and see this. The umbrella now cannot function properly. It flaps like crazy, not as wind resistant as it was and some rain falls through the outer canopy and on my head.

The umbrella was great until it broke. I had so much hope that this would literally be the last umbrella I buy. I just bought another one prior to this event and now I want to return it because of this issue. This umbrella was never in a backpack/suitcase, never compressed between other items or by an item, was always opened and dried before putting away, and it was always hung. I am very disappointed because I could've gotten a similar umbrella that would last longer for much cheaper.
3927288
I loved it at first because I needed an umbrella, and wanted a clear one so I can see through as I am walking. But the quality sucks! It broke the second day I used it. Keep in mind, I live in LA and it hardly rains here... and still it broke!
1525776
Ordered 3 of these in hopes to outfit my family in quality umbrellas for the fall rain. This umbrella opens just fine but just try to close it!  Takes the arm strength of an Olympian (and yes, I'm pushing the button!)  Used it in the pouring rain on my walk to work today and after struggling 5 plus minutes to try to close this thing, it now sits completely open on in my office. I'm a disappointed customer.
3150029
This umbrella failed within 1 hour of installation. The plastic sleeve hinge at the top of the umbrella post broke causing the umbrella to crash down on my guests. There was no wind today and the temp was around 87 degrees. The umbrella was installed and post was perfectly vertical as I set it with a level. The plastic is too soft and is not sufficient to support the umbrella.
I have requested a full refund from the company. DO NOT buy this umbrella!
4205436
My first cantilever umbrella (not this brand) lasted 12 years.  Yes, it cost more than this item, but it was worth it.  This one lasted 3 months.  A relatively mild gust of wind totally destroyed this one.  Spines that support canvas are VERY thin aluminum.  They broke where a rivet is placed for the bracing spines.  Terrible, cheap construction.  Get a better return for your money by spending more for a heavy duty, quality umbrella.
3868079
I bought this and it broke within 20 min of having it up, it wasn't windy and we followed directions exactly. I also bought a really nice weight bag for the bottom to ensure it wouldn't tip. Customer service was a pain, I asked to return it and instead the sent a replacement. SAME STORY.... broke almost as soon as we put it up! The plastic part at the top arm just isn't strong enough to support what it needs. They offered to send me pieces from OTHER broken ones but no refund! I provided pictures for proof and contacted them right away after each time it broke so certainly not outside the window. Basically threw that $100 plus the sand and weight bag money away and now have to dispose of TWO large umbrellas with super large awkward base/stands. Don't risk it, save the money.