Question: How can I set my umbrella up on my deck more effectively?

  Options: 
 A. Mount several sets of galvanized plumbing pipe straps on the deck posts or railing in key places. Use straps with a much narrower diameter than the umbrella pole. Then just pick a spot and slip the umbrella pole through the straps until the bottom of the pole rests on the deck.
 B. Mount several sets of galvanized plumbing pipe straps on the deck posts or railing in key places. Use straps with a slightly wider diameter than the umbrella pole. Then just pick a spot and slip the umbrella pole through the straps until the bottom of the pole rests on the deck.
Answer: B