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| |  | Rectactable Leashes | Home » » » Flexi Large Retractable 26-Foot Classic Long 3 Tape Leash, Blue | | | | | | | Description: | | Long Version of the original retractable leash. Features 26 ft. length. For dogs up to 110 lbs. | | | Features: | |
• Robust, retractable, extra-long dog leash with patented braking and retraction technology
• Brake button and brake lock ergonomically conceived for 1-handed control
• For large dogs up to 110 pounds
• No assembly required
• Invented in Germany
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.75 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 230 reviews |
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80 of 82 found the following review helpful:
 Very well made product; great priceJul 20, 2010
By The Irish Patient
You'll notice that Amazon aggregates all of the reviews for the various Flexi models together. The actual product being reviewed is shown just above each review.
I've been using Flexi leashes for the last 15 years. Two dogs, two walks per day per dog. That works out to about 22,000 walks!! Where does the time go?
My second Flexi just failed, so this will be my third. Eleven thousand walks per Flexi strikes me as an excellent mean time between failures.
A one-star review by "D.Youatt" states that his Flexi was made in China. I can't speak to other versions and colors, but my new one is labeled "made in Germany." It has the same feel of quality that the first two Flexi leashes had.
Several of the reviewers express a strong preference for the corded Flexi leashes. That's the old design. My experience is that the newer design with a flat tape (my second Flexi) operated more smoothly than my original corded Flexi and also had a longer service life. My recommendation is to prefer the tape over a cord, but suit yourself.
You should be very conservative with the weight limits in selecting a Flexi leash. The upper end of the weight range should only be used if your dog is a complete marshmallow. The more active the dog, the more you will want to de-rate the weight limit.
You also need to let the leash dry out if you want a long service life. Whenever the tape gets damp on a walk, pull the tape completely out of the housing and set the lock. Let it dry thoroughly. Then retract the tape slowly and under control before storing.
51 of 54 found the following review helpful:
Hardy leashAug 31, 2005
By Ingrid
"aussie_dog34"
I've only had 2 retractables so far, but this one outlasted the other by a LARGE margin. I got this flexi when Jake was a pup, and 7 years later, it's been chewed on, spit on, dropped, dragged on concrete, dragged through mud, dirt, sand, water, snow, etc. It's even been caught in my hair every now and then. I got a different retractable last year, and it promptly broke on the same day I got it. Even before it broke, it was having problems retracting the leash-string (so I'm standing next to a busy street, 20' of leash laying in the grass, Jake standing next to me, and I'm trying desperately to get the darn thing to work before the next car goes roaring by). That leash was thrown out, and the old black flexi was given kisses and apologies for being undervalued.
The only problem it has right now is that the button needs a little more force from the thumb every now and then, and that's only because Jake chewed it out of shape a long time ago. Most of the time it works great, needs no pressure at all, but once in a while it will stick and you'll need to repeatedly press it in to "work out the kinks" and I've only had to do it less than once a year. But other than that, I never have to worry about holding a broken flexi while Jake is running like the wind after a truck. It's actually kept me out of such pickles and it's suffered a lot of abuse. More than once, it's had to withstand the pressure of a 50-60 pound dog lunging at top speed, full strength, at the end of the leash (or whenever I've pressed the button). Sometimes I see the crack on the plastic body widening a little bit under the strain, but I'm still very comfortable knowing it won't break. It's one hardy thing. Too bad retractables just don't get made the same way anymore.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Not Like the Old Flexi LeashMay 02, 2011
By jessiesmom
Having used a large, Xtra long (26 foot) corded Flexi Brand leash for my Lab for 9 years, it finally began to 'catch,' so I decided to buy a new Flexi Leash in the same size, for the same dog. I found out the corded leash is no longer available in the large size, and the new model has a tape leash instead. I purchased the (expensive) new leash, only to find it to be in no way comparable to the 9-year old one in quality or performance.
Cons:
1) The tape twists round and round constantly while the dog is walking, and ends up retracting all twisted up. After taking it off the dog, I have to pull the entire leash out and lock it, and then untwist it while slowy retracting it. I currently have 3 fingers cut almost to the bone from the tape. My dog ran after a squirrel and around a tree. The leash twisted all up, and while trying to unwind my dog from around the tree she tried to run again. I had my hand on the tape (I had placed it there while trying to unwind the dog from the tree while she was *not* moving), and since the tape had twisted all up as it always does, when she ran the other way the tape retracted and twisted more at the same time, slicing three of my fingers. This never happened with the corded leash.
2) The new leash is already "catching" when extended out beyond 10 feet. The old leash did not do this until it was 9 years old.
3) The "cap" covering the seams near the handle came off the first day of use.
4) The lock button on the new leash is difficult to use with one hand, while on the old leash it was very easy.
Pros: I have found no pros with this leash and feel I wasted my money. Even with the "catching", the old leash works better. Save your money and buy another leash.
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Let your animal do the walking (can also be setup along a rope!)Oct 11, 2005
By OverTheMoon
You can buy a shorter small version for cats! The Flexi is a relatively cheap yet classic lead. The quality is very good for the price. You must however buy your own animal brace separately. Once the brace is on the animal you snap the Flexi hook onto the brace. Then you use the thumb button to release the lead and the animal walks away with it until you want to stop it with the secondary stop button. The lead itself is made of some sort of a high quality fishing line type material. It is very light and yet ultra strong. The Flexi control gives you a lead that you can choose the length of. The animal will either be a way ahead of you or beside your heel without any lead loops hanging to the ground. If you want you can just leave the line on automatic and let the animal pull or shorten the lead as much as they want. The quality of the unit is sturdy and can take quite a pounding. The spring has lasted for almost a year and I can see it lasting longer. A great gimmick with these items is to tie a rope from the bottom of your garden to your house. Then slide the rope through the handle of the Flexi. Now the animal can run up and down the length of the rope outside! Make sure however that you keep it short enough so that the animal does not wrap itself around a tree or accidentally hang itself over a wall. Even though these leads are supposed to be monitored by a human I have used this method for indoor cats outside and they love it. I can now let my pet go for a run in the garden without getting lost. Make sure to keep an eye on your setup though.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Takes a beating...Jun 30, 2009
By Patrick E.
We've had this leash for several years now with a large (100lbs+) dog. When he gets going, he gets going!
The leash has been dropped, thrown, dragged, beaten, bitten, played with, jerked on really hard (like I said, when he gets going...), and it still works like new. It is built like a tank, with really thick, strong plastic; the housing does not flex or creak in the least, and shows no cracks or other serious wear. The tape is very thick, strong nylon, and also shows no signs of wear. The internal mechanics still sound smooth, and the brake still works fine.
German engineering - it works. Yes, this leash costs more than the "made in China" imitations, but it will last you many years, and it's built far stronger; go to the pet store and compare. I'm pretty sure our dog and kids would have obliterated one of the flimsy knock-offs a long time ago. Go with the Flexi; you won't regret it.
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