Item |
Specs & Features |
Naples |
Other imitations |
Remarks |
Frame |
Solid & Cast Aluminum Construction |
The Entire Frame is Alum. |
Aluminum and Steel |
A Class aluminum material |
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Stainless Steel hardware |
Yes |
No, zinc plated |
No rust/dull finish |
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Nylon Hubs & Joints |
Yes |
No, in plastic |
Will flex, not break |
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Nylon Ribs connectors extensions |
Yes |
No, no such feature |
Prevents ribs from interlocking |
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Ribbed constructed main frame and ribs |
Yes,rectangular post |
No |
47% Stronger for maximum durability |
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Outdoor Powder coated finish, w/PU coating |
Yes, Outdoor, tough PU coat |
No, Indoor, color can tarnish rapidly |
Withstand outdoor elements longer |
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Double top/vent design |
Yes |
No |
Allows air/heat to dissipate easily |
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Cast aluminum runner with plastic inserts |
Yes |
No, cast iron |
No rust, no scratch on pole, runs smooth |
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Retracts to a conical shape |
Yes, consumers have control |
No |
Ease of storage |
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Shading Area |
10¡¯x10' square 13¡¯9¡±diagonal |
10' Octagon (11' octagon) |
See Base total shading area |
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Use multiple units to have larger shade area |
Yes, because of Square shape |
No |
Fits consumers various needs |
Base |
Rotating feature |
Yes, 360 degrees |
No, manual lift umbrella then turn |
Follows the sun with shade, Patented |
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Optional rotating coverage areas |
314 sq ft |
78.5 sq ft (94.98 sq ft) |
Rotating allows to Cover different areas |
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Foot pedal |
Yes |
No |
Easy to use |
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Plastic cover on rotating base |
Yes, better protection |
No, exposed |
Safe for consumer & protects base. |
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Plastic Insert on base tube |
Yes |
No |
Prevents scratches on frame. |
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Bearing |
Yes, Sealed |
No |
For much Longer Outdoor Durability |
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Stainless Steel Hardware |
Yes |
No |
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Operation |
EZ tilt feature |
Yes, patented adjust easily |
No, complicated operation |
Tilts in Seconds |
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Easy to grip tilt handle |
Yes, very Simple operation |
No, uses only regular locking pin |
Only One hand needed |
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Self Locking Tilt Mechanism |
Yes |
No, Must lock in tilt manually with pin |
12 times quicker |
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EZ Crank gear mechanism |
Yes, Concealed inside frame |
No, exposed sprockets & cable |
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Built-in Rope & Pulley system |
Yes, hidden |
No, exposed to the weather |
For safety & longer durability |
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Open & Close without having to move furniture |
Designed to have maximum clearance |
Consumers need to manually lift umbrella, turn, then close. |
No ducking required |
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Accessory for use with Spa or Pool |
Yes, Spa/Deck base, Tailgate, Contractor base, Screen Enclosure (Optional) |
No |
Accessories are compatible with all our umbrellas |
