Truly Rust Free Baja/Sunshelf Umbrella?

[matthewsunshineflorida]

I have gone through two "rust resistant" aluminum umbrellas two years in a row, each with the same result: Rust that eventually covers the pole and fills the hole with a dirty mess that is obviously not ideal to have in the water. I'm concerned I'm just going to keep buying variations of the same idea that keeps rusting, as maybe the manufacturers are not expecting them to be continually exposed to water (with some salt content too)?

I really like the idea of a 100% Fiberglass "single piece pole no crank" where the only thing that's metal is the set pin at the top of the pole. The problem is they seem to be made by one company (California Umbrella), and they're out of stock everywhere on Amazon.

Lots of people here have sunshelfs, so how many of you have them lasting 6+ months in the water with zero rust? Looks like this same company makes one that claims to be "rust free" aluminum pole with fiberglass ribs (search B0072BCOAE on Amazon) - maybe that's a good option to try?

I've given Home Depot and Wayfair enough money in annual umbrella fees

 

[Ahultin]

I ised this one, it has been in the water for 13 months thus far with no signs of rust.
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