This is nice umbrella, The poles snap together quickly, the crank to open and close the umbrella works well. In the last picture available in the description, it says the pole is dark gray powder coated, it is NOT, it is brown. I purchased the red umbrella and I am a little bit disappointed in the colour because I was expecting a more true red, it is a bit on the rusty red tone. The straps on the umbrella are not long enough to tie securely around the umbrella, so I will have to find some other way to secure it when it is down. I just put it up this morning so I cannot comment on how well it will do over the long haul… Looks nice at this point.