California Umbrella 9' Round 100% Fiberglass Frame Market Umbrella with Push Lift - Black Pole & Hunter Green Olefin Canopy - Perfect for Patio, Garden, Poolside, and Outdoor Dining Areas

I have bought and replaced annually many pool umbrellas. The quality of the California Umbrella tops all. This one has a fiberglass pole and is actually in our baja shelf in the pool. No issues with rust or corrosion. I just wish they made one with a crank, it does take a bit of muscle and finesse to push it open and push the pin through the holePerfect umbrella and just what I was looking for height and width wise and material wise for our in the pool umbrella holder. No problems whatsoever and quality is superb.This California Umbrella is perfect for our pool. We wanted the fiberglass one so it wouldn't rust from being in our saltwater pool. It's so lightweight and easy to install and open up. We love the pretty yellow color too, it stands out. A great investment.Pros:Good value for 100% fiberglass. Very wind resistant, lightFabric is not sunbrella fabric quality but is wind and rain resistant enough that can work under umbrella in light rain.ConsMore than the fabric, poor sewing is the issue, will go over seams with UV resistant thread after season. Will spray with UV sprayRegret getting this opening mechanism but that’s not the fault of the maker. In high humidity, it is a lot more effort to open. Also not recommended if you’re shorter than 5’8Finial is a round plastic ball that makes umbrella look cheaper than it isWould buy again, good quality, is a better engineered umbrella than design suggestsI purchased this umbrella specifically for the baja deck in my pool since it is fiberglass. I have had it several months in the Palm Springs 110+ degree heat during the summer and the umbrella is holding up great so far. No fading, no issues with the pool, no breakage from wind. So far durable and strong. I am purchasing a second one.I chose this umbrella after much consideration. It arrived in perfect condition and on time. It is fiberglass so I am hoping it will tolerate moderate winds much better than the cheaper ones I've had in the past. The color is beautiful! The only problem I've had is correctly assembling the pulley to raise and lower the umbrella. I'm sure it's simple, but there are no instructions for this part and it's NOT my area of expertise !LOL It would have been helpful to have had these particular instructions included in the box. I emailed the California Umbrella company a few days ago, but haven't gotten a response yet. Hopefully, I can give a positive update on the umbrella's durability after a season of use.Good quality. Light weight, but sturdy. Easy to extend umbrella - no crank. The fabric is well madeGreat quality fabric & pole