BrylaneHome 61/2' X 10' Oversized Rectangular Umbrella

I just received my umbrella today. It was a very quick ship after I placed the order. I love the coverage. This is the first time I have purchased a rectangular shape. I did not want the round umbrella this time. My patio table is rectangular and the coverage matches the umbrella. It fit perfectly in my umbrella stand. I don't think that the pole is thick metal. It is a good purchase for the sale price that I was able to secure. I am hoping it holds up for a long time.

I Love this umbrella. It covers my small 7'x11' deck. The Only problem is that it is very heavy when opened and REQUIRES a very heavy base to compensate its weight, otherwise it will bend with plastic/composite bases [especially in the heat & sun]. If you use heavy duty velcro around the crank handle it should help with it not closing on its own. I intend to purchase a large utility bucket at the hardware store to fill with cement and place the lower pipe in it [protecting the metal] to harden and remain as a permanent base, hopefully this will help [we'll see]. I DO AGREE with closing the umbrella when not in use [again with heavy duty velco strips] to keep it closed and secure.