[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first cantilever umbrella I have assembled and it was pretty easy to do. I love how much coverage the Mondawe 10 ft cantilever umbrella has and the ease of use. It’s easy to open and raise the umbrella by just turning the crank. The base is made of metal while the umbrella is of a high quality material that provides shade. The navy blue looks stunning in my backyard. Overall i would recommend this for anyone who likes to hang out in the backyard and still have shade.