Storage is the quiet problem with a 9 ft umbrella, and this one splits at the pole so it fits a shed shelf instead of leaning in a corner all winter. Open, the canopy runs 9.5 ft at the outer edge over 6.5 ft of clearance, enough for a four to six seat table with headroom to stand. Eight ribs sit in reinforced pockets beneath a vented crown that lets gusts pass through. A crank raises the span and a push button angles it west as the sun drops. Twenty-four LEDs charge off the hub panel for evening light. A base is required and not included.