I'm looking at buying this to take to the beach. I don't want one of the plastic ones because based on reviews they break easy. But is this metal one good to take to the beach?
2015988
We have ours at the beach. Sturdy and well made. Take care to minimize chipping paint or touch up and it will last forever.
2015989
Beach use is exactly why I bought mine because the plastic ones are so crappy. I've had good luck using this on the beach!
2061369
it's metal. we had ours outside most of the summer. as long as it doesn't freeze w/ fluid in it you're good.
183637
if you think the most activities you use are underwater, is preferable invest in a waterproof pole. in this case i used this pole once underwater (sea) and then was difficult extend it for using outdoor... it was hard (extend it) , and i guess the water make that effect in metal things.another fact, this pole don't is shaked too much.. i think is stable but as i repeat, for using outdoor
1258771
To tell the truth, I returned this one and purchased the one that has the umbrella holder. I never got the chance to use the new one, since I had no time to go to the beach. All I can say is that this one did not seem sturdy enough to me. Sorry I can not provide more information.
968457
it's made out of aluminum. I don't think it will break unless you hit something like a rock with it.
996405
It's definitely not cheap plastic. I'm not sure exactly what it's made out of very strong and it's very water resistant. It appears to be very high-quality to me and I'm very happy with it. Good luck.
1386393
I live a mile from the beach and have had no issues with the basket, I love it, its great, I can carry heavy weigh in both sides and feel balanced on my bike. It doesn't appear to be coated, not rust.
1807695
It's great for the beach but of course won't roll well through sand if it's not packed down. Easy to clean by lifting out the hard plastic liner and you can just flip over and pat the sand off.
1940832
It easily scratched with salt and sand blowing in microscopic particles in the air on the beach, but it didn't affect it's operation. I would say it's pretty durable. Actually, I was extremely happy when I bought it. It not only sounded great, but it was able to charge up my iPhone and radio.
1033762
This also has a plastic body with metal screws. It doesn't feel cheap, like it will easily fall apart. I dropped it once (on accident) and it still functions.
151570
Everything appears to be metal. I was cautious about plastic units breaking, which is why I went with this one. So far, it has held up really well, and is very sturdy (and heavy). I could probably use it as a weapon in a pinch. :)
2000867
good question, I have not used it, thinking not, since plastic does not bounce back the same way as metal.
2167858
Did you wind up taking this to the beach? I'm thinking of buying it for the same reason -- I doubt it will work in the sand but I'm hoping it will be good enough for the 3 block walk to the ocean.
88825
I bought this one and my son dropped it and it broke. I likes it because it was sturdy, on the ground that is. I was a little surprised how easily the head snapped off. I bought a plastic Gilmour that I would recommend over this one because it allows me more control over how to disperse the water.
1295127
I use it indoors, but I wouldn't object to using it outdoors. Like another user said, bringing it to the beach seems like a great idea!
1372172
This is pretty sturdy, tough plastic. We have taken ours outside some, but not a lot. As a permanent outside toy, it probably won't last long. But it can hold up to going outside occasionally.
654921
It's got a plastic exterior, but it's ready to go- foam or whatnot is inside already. I'd fill with sand though rather than water- much less risk if you've got rowdy kids, and attacking this thing often gets outta hand :)