Shade that is right at noon is on the lawn by mid afternoon. The usual answer is to shuffle the table and chairs after it.

Release the locking mechanism and the canopy rotates round the post to where the sun has gone. The sandbag base and the furniture stay put.

A table by the pool

The arm reaches the canopy over a dining table and its chairs by a pool. The post and its sandbags stand to one side, well away from the table legs.

The drawing for this colour

The drawing gives 8 feet overall and 6.2 feet to the rim, with a 10 foot canopy. The cross base is 36 inches square and each sandbag measures 23.5 by 8 by 4 inches. Keep the low rim away from walkways.

Turning the shade

Release the locking mechanism with one hand and turn the canopy with the other. It goes a full circle, so the same umbrella can shade the table at lunch and the sofa in the evening.

Filling the base

The three steps show it: set up the cross base, fill each bag with sand, and buckle it in place. The manufacturer's figure on this image differs from the listing text, so see the FAQ before counting on a number.

A crossed base and two fillable sandbags come with it, so it can be weighted down the day it arrives.

Loosen the lock, move the handle, and the canopy stops at any angle.

Unlock and the canopy turns a full circle round the post to follow the sun.

The top connector is enclosed with a self-locking hinge, which the manufacturer says stops sway and keeps water out.

An extra strap ties the canopy to the pole for more wind resistance.

Eight heavy-duty ribs hold the canopy, with an air vent at the top to release gusts.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

The sandbags are in the carton. Fill them with play sand from any hardware store and the umbrella is safe to open that afternoon, with no second delivery to wait for.

The arm reaches over lounge seating from one side, so the shade lands on cushions rather than on a pole in the middle of them. Rotate it off the sofa and over the table at dinner.

A vent, a fixing strap and an enclosed top joint are the details aimed at keeping a big canopy steady on a gusty day. Close it anyway when a storm is forecast, and fasten the strap round the folded canopy.

What we stand behind

• The sandbags are included per the listing.
• Every height quoted is read from this colour's own drawing.
• Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
• 14 day returns, unused and in the original packaging.

How much do the sandbags hold?

Two sandbags come with it. The listing text says they hold up to 220 lb, but the manufacturer's own base image on this colour says up to 116 lb, so we are not quoting a figure. Fill both completely and close the umbrella in strong wind.

How high is the rim?

This colour's drawing puts the rim at 6.2 feet and the top at 8 feet, with a 10 foot canopy. That is enough to sit under comfortably; standing adults may dip their heads at the edge.

Does it tilt as well?

The listing text describes an infinite tilt worked by a locking handle. The images for this colour show the rotation but not the tilt, so check the handle on delivery if tilt is essential to you.

What should I do in bad weather?

The manufacturer notes that in severe weather the umbrella should be closed to prolong its life. Crank it down and wrap the fixing strap round the canopy. Store it dry over winter.