I am very pleased with the flagpole. Did the pole in a large planting stone, filled with gravel and 2 layers of cement, firmly anchored. The links I've narrowed with tape, so sit the 5 elements fixed relative. However, if strong winds be announced, I take the Flaage better off (if only for the flags to spare), otherwise the mast could bend but probably. But that's not a problem, and was also to be expected at the price. So, for those who sometimes just want to make a flagpole in the garden without much effort to this product is highly recommended.