The only good thing about this was that it was easy to get up. Unfortunately we found it was broken the second time we used it. Returned it for a refund. Very disappointed.
I own 3 other Quik Shade canopies & the 12 x 12 ft was the next step. I was surprised by the height just at the first click (@ 7.9 ft at top of canopy). This allowed me to add lighting & not have my fiance (6.6 ft) worry about hitting the bulbs. I set it up alone (5.2 ft woman) with no problem. Have the Quik Shade canopy leg weights & used them to secure on concrete floor & through winds it never moved. Told my neighbor & they ordered 2.
We attempted to set up new canopy at colorado river in 120 degree heat. One of the support arms was not attached properly and became caught in side support causing it to bend. We attempted to straight and it broke. So much for easy set up.
The canopy is very easy to put up, one person can put it up very easy. Quality is good, ok to use on beach you will need additional tie downs for beach use bcause of the wind.