An upright umbrella only shades what sits directly beneath it. Once the sun drops toward the fence the light comes in sideways, under the rim, into the eyes of whoever is facing west.

Press the button on the pole and the head tips up to 30 degrees, holding where you set it. The same 10 feet of canopy then stands between the low sun and the table. Wind it shut with the crank when you are finished for the day.

Deep blue with a pale rim

The pale trim around the scalloped hem is what gives this one its outline against a navy canopy. Eight panels, eight ribs and an LED strip along each of them, with the small solar panel visible on the folded umbrella at the right. The top down view below shows how the ruffled edge hangs past the rib ends.

Height matters more than width

Everyone checks the 10 foot span and forgets the headroom. Here the rim sits 7.2 feet above the paving and the crown 8.4 feet, so a standing adult walks under the edge without thinking about it. The canopy itself measures 9.7 feet across, with the ruffle hanging past that.

One button, one hand

The tilt control is a single button set into the pole just above the crank. Press it and the head releases; let go and it holds. You can do it standing at the table with a glass in the other hand, which is the only test that really matters for a feature like this.

Underneath the canopy

Eight heavy metal ribs run from the hub to the rim, and the inset shows the safety pin that locks the runner so the canopy cannot slide back down the pole. Between them they are the reason a 10 foot cover holds its shape instead of wobbling on the pole.

LED strips follow the ribs, charged by a panel at the crown. The manufacturer rates them at 4 to 8 hours a charge.

Press the button on the pole and the head leans up to 30 degrees, which is how you meet a low afternoon sun.

The crank opens and closes the canopy without anyone reaching overhead to push a runner up the pole.

Eight metal ribs hold the shape of a 10 foot cover, which is what stops the fabric flapping at the edges.

A pin locks the runner so the canopy cannot slide down the pole on its own while people are sitting under it.

The vent lets air climb out through the top of the canopy rather than pushing against the whole underside.

The hem is cut in scallops with a contrast edge, so the outline is softer than a plain straight rim.

10 ft across the rim, 9.7 ft across the canopy, 8.4 ft to the crown, 7.2 ft under the rim, 1.5 in pole.

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The 1.5 inch pole drops through a standard patio table opening and the base sits underneath to hold it steady.

The scalloped hem and the high 7.2 foot rim suit a small round table and a couple of chairs on a terrace.

The lights charge off a panel at the crown, so the table stays usable after dark with nothing plugged in.

What we stand behind

• The 30 degree tilt figure is the manufacturer's own, and the mechanism is shown in its photography.
• Clearance, canopy spans and the 1.5 in pole were read off this product's dimension 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 far does it tilt, and does it hold?

Up to 30 degrees, released and locked by one button on the pole. It holds at the angle you set rather than easing back upright. Tilt only leans the canopy over; it does not turn it around the pole, so aim the tilt at the direction the sun will come from.

How much space does it shade, and how high is the rim?

Ten feet across the scalloped rim, 9.7 feet across the canopy, which suits a round table of about 60 inches and six chairs with overhang to spare. Clearance is 7.2 feet at the rim and 8.4 feet at the crown, so it sits high enough to walk under at the edge.

What base does it need?

A weighted base is required and it is not included. The minimum printed on this product's own dimension drawing is 66 lb. That figure suits an umbrella whose pole also passes through a patio table, which shares the load. Standing free on an open deck, published guidance for a 10 foot centre-pole umbrella runs closer to 100 lb, so size up if the umbrella is on its own.

What is the winter routine?

Crank it closed, let the canopy dry right through and store it somewhere dry with the pole wiped down. Canadian care guides say the same thing every time: snow load on an open canopy bends ribs, and fabric folded away damp grows mildew.