I purchased this product so that I could relax with my 3 kids at the beach. This product is awful for one woman to set up. It is easy to pull the four corners out into a square, but to push them up and lock them into place is very, very hard. Unless you have older kids or another strong person to help, do not buy this product. Look for something that explicitly states that only one person is needed. I looked for the EZ-UP brand, and I am very disappointed. This should not be called an EZ-up.