Krinner Tree Genie XXL, Christmas Tree Stand

Absolutely amazing piece of kit. I bought this based on previous reviews and to be honest I did balk at the price but it is, hands down, brilliant. I had ordered a 10' tree and this stand did exactly what is promised. You simply put the tree trunk in the middle bit (there's a small spike to keep it relatively central) and then you just ratched the handle until the (very strong, thick) wires have closed in on the bole of the tree. there is absolutely no movement whatsoever. There's a small water indicator that sticks out and indicates water level left. It's easy to fill it up with water. I have a 'Christmas tree skirt' which I them put over the stand so that you can't see it. It works well as long as you leave the water indicator to float free. It will take me a few years to recoup the outlay, as the log stand I usually order with the tree is only about £12, but being able to keep the tree moist is a very important factor with such a tall specimen. I'll be attempting an 11-footer this year... maybe even 12. It packs back into its relatively small box (around 60cmx60cmx20cm so it's very easy to store on a shelf ready for next year.

We always have a massive Christmas tree, and have never found a tree stand good enough, until now. This is completely brilliant, well-thought out, easy to use, intuitive, and very effective. It takes trees up to 12 feet! It makes it easy to get the tree straight, and very securely clamped into position (with the clamping mechanisim operated by foot). The water reservoir holds a whole watering can full of water, and there's an ingenious floating indicator to tell you when the water is getting low. Engineered in Germany, where they know a thing or two about Christmas trees. Highly recommended.

So, so, so easy to use. Only took a minute to put an 8 ft tree up straight and for it to be held securely for weeks. It can also hold a lot of water without leaking. Mine didn't need to be topped up for 2 weeks. Wish I'd discovered this product year ago! I rarely write reviews but felt I had to for this product

Brilliant product, keeps the tree very straight and secure.

Should you bought one of these years ago!! It's fantastic! It arrived earlier than expected and email contact was great. Thank you!

I bought one of these about 5 years ago and thought it was amazing. Sadly had to replace it this year as the base had become cracked and no longer water tight. Unfortunately I didn't realise it until I'd filled it with a substantial amount of water. I'm assuming something heavy fell on it during summer storage or it was dropped from a height. I'll be checking the base each year from now on as 11L of water into the carpet below did take quite a bit of sorting out. That aside we've found the base so good compared to any other we've ever used, that I didn't hesitate to order another. So little effort involved even in erecting a 15ft tree like we had this year. Holds the tree firmly and perfectly straight. The reservoir lasted for a month without being refilled. Love this base just make sure to treat it with care. It's heavy and unwieldy so best kept in the box during storage to avoid mishap.

I did the math. We bought 6 different tree stands over the last 10 years. All 6 were garbage. The plastic wasn't strong enough, the water basin wasn't big enough, the screws wouldn't keep the tree straight or secure. I did my research & this stand was at the top of everyone's list so I figured I'd give it a shot. This purchase made me sooooo happy! We put our tree up on Monday, December 11th & we took the decorations off today, Monday, January 8th. The tree is still green, needles are soft & still attached to the branches. It took us 5 minutes to get the tree setup, straight in the stand & solidly locked in place. The reservoir is huge & the water level gauge is life changing. I don't write many reviews but knew I had to review this product: it is worth every penny. Extremely high quality, sturdy & functional. I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase.

Compré este soporte porque buscaba tener mi árbol de navidad fresco por más tiempo. Es muy sencillo, tiene un pequeño pico en el centro de la base, ahí es donde tienes que “enterrar” el árbol para que quede en el centro y la base pueda agarrarlo bien. Una vez que la base del árbol quede en ese ‘pico’, lo único que debes hacer es bajar la palanca con el pie varias veces (se supone que lo haces con el pie ya que con las manos sostienes el árbol en su lugar). Rápidamente el árbol quedará bien agarrado y tienes que pasar a ponerle el seguro a la palanca para que no suelte el árbol por error si mueves la mueves. Incluso trae una cosita que flota después de que le pongas agua a la base, sabes hasta donde llenar ya que se verá una línea ancha roja que dice “Basta” (en inglés). Se supone que esta base es ideal para personas que vivan en lugares fríos y que necesiten prender calefacción y que por ende, el ambiente de tu casa es más seco y el arbolito se seca más rápido. Pero creo que es perfecto para cualquiera que quiera mantener su arbolito fresco y que además, siga soltando aroma por más tiempo. El fabricante da el siguiente tip: cuando compres tu árbol, pídele al vendedor que le remueva la base de madera que le colocan y corten una pequeña parte del tronco. Esto porque cuando la base del tronco se seca, ya no absorbe mucha agua. Si la cortan, el agua que le coloques a la base podrá ser absorbida mejor. Se supone que una sola persona puede montar el árbol “fácilmente”, yo no lo creo ya que pienso que una persona debe cargar el árbol mientras que otra lo dirige para colocarla sobre el pico dentro de la base y después mover la palanca para fijar el árbol.

Best stand I have ever used. Can set up a tree on my own, and it holds the tree firmly. Only used it for one season but it seems well built and like it will last a lifetime. No issue other than the price, it's expensive. Hopefully it's the last tree stand I ever buy though.

My first Christmas with my stand and I'm very impressed. It sets up easier and more efficiently than any other stand I've ever owned hands down. Its incredibly sturdy, and easy to adjust. I love it!!

The stand was so easy for a one person operation. I had a 1.5 metre Christmas tree which I was able to easily put in the centre of the stand and whilst holding it, then use my foot to secure the tree via the easy to use foot mechanism which tightened the wire aroun dteh base of the tree. The stand is heavy and sturdy and very well made and easy to put water in. Definitely recommend it.