This Swiss made Glatz 270cm Round Alu Twist Parasol has a rust resistant, anodized aluminium pole & frame which can be smoothly opened & closed using the hand crank mechanism & the flexible rod ends keeping the canopy nice & taut. This parasol has a fixed height & when open, the canopy can then be angled using a unique twist mechanism that can gradually tilt the canopy up to 45° to shade you as the sun moves round. It is ideal for dining sets with a centre parasol hole or can simply be placed in any location you desire for outdoor shade using the correct base.Tilt right and left to 45°Sun cover gives UPF50+ sun protectionLightweight aluminium frame and poleTeflon & Scotchguard protection for water repellence and dirt resistancePlease note, the base is sold separately.