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Flexi 3-5 Compact Leash 16 ft - up to 150 lbs Blue | 
 enlarge | Brand: Flexi USA
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $32.99
You Save: $17.00 (34%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 267867
Color: Blue
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
MPN: COMPACT 3 BE
ASIN: B0002ZJWGG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This compact, all-belt leash, with a silent retracting mechanism, allows the leash to run in and out easily and always remain taut. The brake can be operated with one hand to stop or free the leash.
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Eight years of daily usage and still working great December 25, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have an Akita named Andie. For the first 2 years of Andie's life, she was walked on a standard nylon leash. Neither one of us liked it very much.br /br /I had seen other people using retractable leashes but was wary of getting one, for two reasons. Firstly, because despite having had a dog most of my life, I had never used that kind of leash before. Secondly, because Andie is, well... BIG. And strong. The retractable leash cords are VERY thin. I honestly wasn't sure it could withstand Andie's strength. (I'm sure those of you who have large breed dogs can identify with this!)br /br /But one day at PetSmart, I took a few minutes to actually LOOK at the Flexi leashes, which I had never done before. To my surprise, there wasn't just a one-size-fits-all leash, but rather a selection available based on the weight of the dog. Andie, at that time, was still growing but was already up to 85lbs. So I selected a blue Flexi 3-5, which could handle dogs up to 110lbs. I think I paid about $16 for it.br /br /It was a little awkward to get used to in the beginning -- for both of us. But within a week we'd both gotten the hang of it. Andie quickly learned how to maneuver around objects so that the leash cord was always on the "correct" side and didn't get tangled up. And since she's not very dog-friendly, I always felt more secure knowing I could keep her close with just the click of the thumb latch should another dog come up to us.br /br /That was 8 years ago. Andie is now 11 years old and weighs about 100lbs. She is older and greyer, and has arthritis. She's been on literally hundreds of walks throughout the years. And one thing that has survived through all that time and change has been her trusty blue Flexi retractable leash.br /br /The leash handle is scuffed up, to be sure. It's been dropped a few times and I think Andie tried to chew on it once, years ago. But other than that, it's in basically the same condition it was when I bought it in 1998.br /br /Most importantly, the original cord is still intact, has never split or snapped, even after Andie's countless unsuccessful attempts to chase after squirrels and rabbits. And considering Andie weighs as much as some young adults speaks to its durability. It almost seems to be indestructible!br /br /There are few items that I use multiple times on a daily basis -- especially something that cost me under $20 -- that I'm still using 8 years later. And so, I think it's safe to give a very high recommendation for this leash.br /br /UPDATED TO ADD: Our dear Andie died on June 22, 2008 at the age of 13. Her trusty blue Flexi leash still sits on the table by our front door.
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