Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

What they don't tell you is that the knob has a nut inside it that screws onto the screw that is attached to the clamp. If you completely unscrew the knob, it falls off and the nut rolls away - in my case into the sand. The company was very accommodating and sent me replacement knobs and nuts. Here is how I solved this problem: With NO MORE than a drop of crazy glue, I used a toothpick to spread it on the top of the nut, CAREFUL not to get the glue into the threads! Then place the nut into the knob and use the other end of the toothpick to straighten it and push it into the grooves at the base of the inside of the knob. Works great. I asked the company to pass on tho the manufacturer this small but important issue. I WILL ORDER MORE OF THESE EITHER WAY - IT IS THAT NICE. Other than that, I was surprised at the quality of the fabric, parts and construction of this umbrella. Its shorter end is perfect for awkward spots. I use to clamp to the railings at the outdoor restaurant I go on the beach for morning sun shade. It has fabric awnings that are low, so the short side is perfect on top. The clamp opens to 1 and 3/4 inches, generous enough for a rail and is curved inside for clamping onto tubular needs as small as 1/2 inch. The carrying case is as nice as the umbrella. All parts are metal and hardened, thick plastic with plastic protection tips on every spoke. Well worth twenty bucks.