This attractive multi-color pattern beach umbrella with 8 foot canopy diameter overcomes several of the design weaknesses of traditional beach umbrellas. Its strategically designed wide vented canopy provides air passage to allow for more stability. The non-corroding heavy duty frame is constructed with fiberglass ribs and spreaders for more flexibility providing steady, reliable protection during windy conditions, unlike traditional beach umbrellas ribs go inside-out making it unusable. * Rapid Thumb release snap button as locking function to prevent upper and bottom pole splitting during wind gust. (more secure than lever type) * Optional Sand Anchor device (sold separately) is recommended. It's built to hold your umbrellas pole firmly in the sand for maximum stability. It screws into the sand or turf and makes your umbrella much more secure