I really love this umbrella. I got the umbrella and bought a rubber tip so I can use it as a walking stick as well. It functions great as both. I'm have to take 1 star off due to one of the ribs breaking with minimal use as an umbrella. I didn't do any of the stand on the umbrella tests others have so there is nothing that should have caused it to bend and break a rib. It still works and I was able to somewhat put the rib back in place though not a permanant fix. I'm tempted to get the one with the steel ribs but it's a little out of my budget for umbrellas right now.