This pole bracket have survived from brutal abuse for so many years. It was bought when it first came up from RRP and since then it was used either with RRP handlepole or the Blowsion handlepole which was under long term test. It was used only in salt water environment however it was proven that its superb anodize could withstand its quality and color for so many years. This is an excellent product made with the highest quality standards of RRP. Recommended for anyone who is using and aftermarket pole and need a heavy duty, lightweight, pole bracket with twin-air ducts. No words are enough to explain the quality of this products. Congratulations to RRP.