This outdoor umbrella stand is just right to hold an outdoor umbrella under most circumstances. We do have gusty winds during the summer, so I keep this umbrella in a somewhat protected area. Although the stand is heavy, I was able to move it myself. So it wouldn't be heavy enough to hold the umbrella in place if we have 30 mile an hour gusts. I couldn't find any in town by the time we moved to our new home in July. This was just what I needed at a reasonable price.