This is such a HUGE improvement over last year's design! I ended up returning last year's version to Costco due to the stitching failing in several areas, and because it was so annoying to put up and take down. I saw these again at Costco this year with a note on the box with the push up riser so I thought I would try it out. HOLY COW is that push up riser ever amazing! I am able to put up and take down the canopy myself with complete ease. THANK YOU for fixing this! Hopefully the stitching stays together this year, other than that this is a very well built canopy and worth the extra money over other available options.