GardenCo 3m Cantilever Banana Parasol INCLUDES BASES & COVER - Hanging Parasol with Crank Handle - Outdoor Garden and Patio Sun Shade

Took delivery of new 3m parasol very easy to assemble,sturdy & easy on the eye. Thanks very much, now we just need some sun….

Delivered promptly and easy to put up.Although it gives good coverage, a little disappointed no tilt facility available.Has a good cover although it is high to lift the cover over the post.

I hesitated about buying this because of one very negative review with video commenting on movement in wind. I’m glad I took the chance - it’s an excellent parasol and very robust. Large parasols are designed to have movement for safety reasons but it does not at all feel unsteady. With the inclusion of the base and cover it’s very good value and the parasol can easily be unscrewed and removed from base to store it away in winter or in particularly wild weather. Delighted with this purchase.

It was pretty easy to put up looks good. Haven't used it as yet waiting for the weather

Good quality, you will need extra ballast for base, for stability,

I last wrote a review on 20.06.22, this was around when I had the parasol. So, over a year later I’ve decided to give a second review.At first being disappointed with the parasol I have to say it’s actually been extremely useful. I’ve used it so many times, especially when the dog wants to sit outside in the sun. Being a high maintenance dog he has his own garden chair and the parasol has done its job, kept the hot sun off me and the mutt. Yes it’s not as stable in a gusty breeze but having got used to it swaying slightly, I can confidently say it won’t take off or collapse in mildly breezy conditions. I didn’t think I’d say this but I love it, it’s easy to put up (no more trapped fingers) and take down and for what it costs it’s definitely worth it. It really does what it says on the tin.****************************************************** It took me ages to out put this up on my own (I’m a single female). It was heavy and everything kept rotating and the instructions were rubbish. Eventually having mastered the installation, the slightest bit of breeze swayed the umbrella uncomfortably. I tried to wind the umbrella in which wasn’t a problem but to lower it caused my finger to become trapped between two metal poles and trust me when I say this, it hurt like hell.Personally I wouldn’t recommend it, pay a bit more and go somewhere reputable where you can speak to someone should any problems arise.

Very good umbrella very sturdy very happy with it

The good:Looks nice, seems reasonable quality. So to be clear for the £100ish I paid, not complaining.The bad:Beware using this thing in any sort of wind! I mean any sort of wind ... more than a gentle breeze and it will take off. I know this is obvious but don't underestimate what a gust can do.The weight blocks are empty and you will need to fill them. Sadly mine came with missing screw hole caps. Not too much of a problem as I had sand to fill them with but would have been hopeless if I tried to fill them with water. See above - re: taking off in the wind.Overall:Not bad, not great. Decent for the price.