Is the steel coated or metalized in any way? I live in a marine envorionment and would not want it to rust.
1386391
It's a chromed metal, not aluminum so I'd say good luck. But it is well-chromed(if I can make up a word). I think it would suit you fine, unless it gets ocean spray directly on it. But that's just me.
1386392
The basket is zinc plated. Wald also makes baskets with a black finish. I am not sure what the difference is between them in terms of resistance to rust.
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.
1386394
I believe it is galvanized. I live on a sailboat and use my bike to haul groceries to boat. It has been well over a year since I bought it. No rust yet
1150457
I'm pretty sure it's plastic coated to look like metal. I do like it though.
1720587
No, it is made of galvanized steel. Exposed to moisture they will (an in my case have) rust.
994631
Its made out of steel. I don't think you would have any problems but maybe a little rust after a while. If your concerned put some sort of cover over when your not using. Very steady and well worth the money.
1124486
Not coated, and it will rust. The unit comes with a cover, but it's very flimsy and tears easily.
2231109
It is heavy metal with a chrome finish, but it is not stainless steel. I have about 10 of these; in my garage and house they don't rust. However I have one in an outdoor pool house and because the cement floor is frequently wet/high humidity, the shelving totally rusted.
715126
I'm no metallurgist but it looks like stainless steel...No rusting so far on mine. I would buy it again....watch for breaking though. Would if it took a dive.
2274744
It is chrome plated and looks like good quality. We live at the beach and everything metal here eventually rust but it still looks brand new and if you are not living in a salt air environment I think it should last a long time. Definately worth the money! We love it!
999723
Mine in hung outside the shower area. It is chrome though so it shouldn't rust.
1058323
We've had ours 6 plus months. No sign of rust. It's stainless steel. Not sure how it would rust.
1990662
The ladder is made from corrosion resistant coated steel and should resist rusting under most circumstances. Rinsing after use may minimize any corrosive effects from the salt water.
634837
It is all aluminum so it want rust. I have left ours outside many a night by accident and it is still like new. It is easy to move so I try to remember to bring it in. Even though it is built extremely well and it aluminum I would still recommend bringing it in when not in use. It only makes common sense that less anything is out in the elements the longer it will last.
2061371
It's a coated metal. We kept them out all summer with no problems! We've brought them in now for our harsh MN winters. Love them! We have 6 of them!
878004
I have no idea what kind of metal it is, but I believe it is stainless steel. It shouldn't rust.
690633
They do have some type of coating on them, so not just bare metal. If you sweat that much to reach them in their location in the vest then you will probably be near death anyways. I can only imagine them rusting if you left them in salt water.
297784
I gave it as a gift. They say it has some sort of enamel like coating. Not sure what but they aren't concerned it is going to rust out or anything. Don't know if that helps- but they say they love it.
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.