Scale changes everything, and that starts at the foundation. Explore base and mounting systems engineered specifically for our Giant Umbrellas, with additional configuration options and finish selections available through the Shade Designer.
Weight: 150 lbs./68 kg.
Dimensions: 30”/76cm • 3.5”/9cm
Stem:18ST2 - 18"/45cm | 2"/5cm diameter
Freestanding Use
Aluminum, concrete-filled shell with rear hooded wheels. Must be paired with a stem size of customer's choice
Visit the catalog or shade designer to see available stock colors.
Premium aluminum base
Weight: 150 lbs./68 kg.
Dimensions: 36”/91cm • 1”/2.5cm
Stem:18ST2 - 18"/45cm | 2"/5cm diameter
Freestanding Use
Can stack up to four (4) plates for additional weight
Galvanized steel plate base
Weight: 214 lbs./97 kg.
Dimensions: 36”/91cm • 6”/15.2cm
Stem: 18ST2 18"/45cm • 2"/5cm
Freestanding Use / +W-Kit
Galvanized steel plate
Weight: 185 lbs./84 kg.
Dimensions: 40”/101cm • 1”/2.5cm
Stem:18ST2 - 18"/45cm | 2"/5cm diameter
Freestanding Use
Can stack up to four (4) plates for additional weight
Galvanized steel plate base
Weight: 80 lbs./36 kg. (Empty)
Dimensions: 34”/86cm • 6.5”/16.5cm
Wheels Increase Height: 5”/12.7cm
Stem:18ST2 - 18"/45cm | 2"/5cm diameter
Free Standing Use
Visit the catalog or shade designer to see available stock colors.
Pavers not included- (12) 16"x16" pavers (35 lbs. min ea) +/- 20 lbs. minimum 480 lbs/ 217 kg.
Powder coated aluminum cover
Weight: 20 lbs./ 9kg.
Dimensions: 16"/40cm • .5"/12.7mm
Surface Installation
In-ground mounting into soft soil or concrete
Installation hardware not included
Surface Mounting Plate
Weight: 550lbs./249 kg.
Dimensions: 45”/114cm • .5”/12.7mm
Freestanding Use
Powder Coated Aluminum Cover
Commercial use and large areas
Visit the catalog or shade designer to see available stock colors.
Galvanized steel max base
Weight: 11 lbs./5 kg.
Stem: 16”/40cm • 2”/5cm
In-Ground: 8.5"/21cm
Stainless Steel Upgrade available: BZ2-SS
In-ground sleeve installation with removable stem.
Installation Materials not included
In-Ground Mounting Stem
Weight: 9 lbs./4 kg.
Dimensions: 18"/45cm • 4"/10cm
1.5"/3.8cm Diameter Stem
The Stainless Steel Surface mounting plate installation with attachable 18" stem.
Installation hardware not included
Surface mounting stem
Weight: 5 lbs./2.25 kg.
Dimensions: 5”/12.7cm • .5”/12.7mm
Stem Mounting Plate
Free-standing surface
The stainless steel surface mounting plate can only be used with a stainless stem
(8ST, 18ST/2, MLA-8ST2)
Surface Mount Stem Plate
Weight: 18 lbs./8.5 kg.
Dimensions: 8.5”/21cm • 14”/35cm
In-Ground Installation
In-ground mounting into soft soil or concrete.
Installation materials not included.
In-Ground Mount
Weight: 5 lbs./2.26 kg.
Dimensions: 4.9”/12.4cm • 6”/15.2cm
In-Ground Installation
in-ground mounting into soft soil or concrete.
The stainless steel surface mounting plate can only be used with a stainless stem (8ST, 18ST/2, MLA-8ST2
Installation materials not included
Stem In-Ground Mount
Stem Dimensions: 18”/45cm • 1.5”/3.8cm
Freestanding use
Stainless steel stems are not available in powder-coated finishes
Free standing use stem
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