flexi New Classic Retractable Lead Tape, Medium/Large, 5 m, Black

Easy to use & pretty sturdy.

These leads are useful under certain circumstances, but I have to admit I wouldn't use one normally. We bought one recently as we'd just taken on a new rescue dog, and while she hasn't been recall trained yet, we wanted to give her a bit more freedom but keep her safe on a recent holiday walking the coastal paths in Pembrokeshire. The other big advantage of course, is that while you're scrambling up or down hills, the dog isn't going to pull you over, as they're not on a rigid length of lead (they can do some exploring too, and you won't be jerked all around the place).These leads can take a while to get used to, and the danger is you could actually injure your dog if you're not sensible how you use them, but it worked for us on this occasion. I'll admit I was glad to return to using a Halti Training lead though, while the new pooch is being trained.A massive, massive word of warning...please don't let your dog take off, thinking it will stop when it runs to the end of the lead, as you could either injure your dog, or injure your wrist.So 4 stars for a well-built, efficient piece of kit, if you really do need it. But take care!

Always buy this make. Only trouble is my dog will chew the lead and can’t be repaired because tape goes inside handle part. I have already bought 3

Light, strong, good quality but the lock is unreliable and design means it’s not as accurate a motion as in previous models which is annoying.

I purchased this for my puppy who has done well on a regular lead and I wanted to give him more freedom on walks.The handle is comfortable, no sharp plastic edges as I have found on other brands, enough space on the handle for a poo bag dispenser and the button to stop the dog is really easy to use.It doesn't allow the dog to go too far so they are still well controlled.Only downside is the weight and size of the clip. I use a harness on my pup and the clip ends up resting on his back.I would still recommend this product as it is good quality for the price.

This lead seems OK. Our previous one broke one day and so we hope this one lasts a bit longer...

A good rectractible tape lead that resists tangling and winds back cleanly. A spaniel at full speed reaching the end stop has failed to destroy it so far, unlike some lesser products. Doesn't get five stars from me because when its locked at less than full length there is a bit of play and it makes a loud plasticky click each time the dog hestitates and then pulls a bit - annoying on a country walk.

Bought this to replace a previous flexi. The old one used cord, the new one features a tape that extends from the handle. This works really well and is very smooth, but I did notice that the tape catches the wind much more than the cord of the old one. So when at full extension you can get the tape vibrating and sawing about but only in a stiff breeze. The unit is very comfy in the hand and the trigger / lock mechanism is excellent. Recommended for all dog walks under force 5 wind conditions!