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Flexi 3-8 Retractable Leash 26' Red | 
 enlarge | Brand: Flexi USA
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $45.95
Buy New: $25.99
You Save: $19.96 (43%)
New (2) from $25.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 40891
Color: Red
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
MPN: LONG 3 RD LONG3RD
ASIN: B0002ZJWE8
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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Product Description
FLEXI RETRACTABLE LEASH The world's first retractable leash. German engineered to extend to 26 foot, depending upon size, then retracts automatically. Makes walking pets easier and allows dogs greater potential for exercise. Unique brake and lock system permits length adjustment and insures complete pet safety. One hand operation with finger tip control. For medium to large breeds up to 110 pounds Extra length for the longer run. 26 foot (8m).
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 Good - but this is the tape not cord version July 14, 2008
I had a cord version of this leash for 6 years or so - which we used every time we walked the dog and was an absolute great value - it worked in rain and snow and survived numerous drops etc. This version is the tape version, which has been ok so far, we'll see how it holds up. The only issue so far is that the tape extends from the top instead of the front of the plastic case. It seems unnatural to hold it this way, at least with our dog who pulls fairly hard and fast on it, but time will tell if we get used to it. I was hoping to find the same model we had before but it seems to be a discontinued design now....
 Better than the rest, but not perfect... July 1, 2008
I have a 75 pound Lab mix that went through her first two retractable leashes pretty quickly - not so much chewing them, but just yanking on them until the retractor mechanism would give up.
The Flexi 3 Long was the only one to last 2+ years. The extra length really helps, because she rarely hits the end. But eventually, the retractor mechanism doesn't retract the leash after a few minutes, and I'm kind of disappointed that I can't seem to open the leash and either lubricate the bearing or adjust the tension springs. But maybe that's my shortcoming, and not the leash's.
But at least it's better than the competition, and I feel I've gotten my money's worth, so I'll buy another. I guess in the end, that's about all I could ask for - nothing for large dogs is truly indestructible, I suppose.
 Awesome Product! August 31, 2007
I absolutely love this leash! I bought a cheaper 16' leash before I bought this one and my 85 lb. black lab had it destroyed in a couple of weeks. I have had this for 4 weeks now and it is holding up great. My mother-in-law has had hers for 2 years and walks an equally energetic yellow lab! It is well worth the extra money and the extra length really comes in handy.
not made in China January 4, 2007
these are excellent dog leads. They are made in Germany and are of the highest quality and strength.
The best retractable I've had so far August 31, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
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