Why are umbrellas made out of Metal Rods? Shouldn’t they be made out of skinny PVC Pipe or something?

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Why are umbrellas made out of Metal Rods? Shouldn’t they be made out of skinny PVC Pipe or something?

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Some fiberglass attracts lightning more. There was an increase in lightning strikes when tent poles went from metal to fiberglass.

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