Flexi Small Retractable 23-Foot Classic Long 1 Cord Leash, Black
May 10, 2012 by Admin1
Filed under Small Dog Leashes
- Robust, retractable, extra-long dog leash with patented braking and retraction technology
- Brake button and brake lock ergonomically conceived for 1-handed control
- For small dogs up to 26 pounds
- No assembly required
- Invented in Germany
Long Version of the original retractable leash. Features 23 ft. length. For dogs up to 26 lbs.
List Price: $ 24.99
Price:
Very well made product; great price,
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.
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