Retractable Dog Leash 26 FT, Heavy Duty Retractable Leash for Dogs up to 110lbs, Strong Nylon Tape No Tangle, One-Handed Brake, Pause, Lock, Perfect for Medium Large Dogs

I use this leash to take my dogs out to potty, as 1 of them cannot be trusted without one and our yard is not fenced. I LOVE this leash for that purpose. She can get far enough away from me that she has privacy to do her business, while still allowing me to keep her contained. The leash itself holds up well to weight, my girl is 109 lbs and I have never felt like it was not sturdy enough to hold her. The only thing I do not like about the leash is the locking mechanism is a little weird. Most other leashes I have used like this you can push the button and hold it to lock it, and slide it to hold the lock at that length. This leash whenever you push the lock button it holds at that length and a button has to be pressed to release it again. Once I got used to it, it is fine, but it threw me off the first few times I used it. Overall, great leash and would 100% buy again if/when I need another one.

I have been using this for over two years with a very active border collie mix, in an area with strict leash regulations. We play flyball for at least an hour each day, and the 26-foot length of this retractible leash is the longest I've been able to find. After two years the reel retracts with about 90% original strength, which is plenty. The leash itself shows only slight wear, which is remarkable after many thousands of rapid extensions and returns. I believe this is because it is made of a fiber that is inherently harder than the plastic casing. As you can see in the attached photo, the handle's casing is what eventually wears out, at the opening where the leash extends and retracts. The edge of the leash is like a saw that cuts through the casing. As any fan of the Mohs hardness scale knows, you must make a choice when two materials come in frequent contact: the one that is harder than the other will wear through the other. Given the choice, I will take this result any day over the alternative, which would be me holding an intact handle and my dog running around with a worn-out section of leash. Today I am replacing my first copy of this great product with another one just like it. This is only because the leash now gets stuck in the crevice it has worn, stopping the fun with my dog. I want to emphasize that my dog's play style is an absolute outlier as a stress test for this leash, and if you are just going to walk around with your dog on the other end, it should serve you well for many years.

TL:DR;Nice Leash! Positive, Robust Locking Mech! Good Feel, Nice Fit and Finish!They all look the same don’t they?Well, the main difference is in the locking mech. This one seems much more robust and functional.I had purchased another brand (MK-DEF) and it “looks” identical at first glance like many of the countless others. It lasted many months, around 8-10? Not too bad really.The lock finally failed and I purchased another of the same brand. This brand new one was inconsistent out of the box and would lock/not lock or get stuck/release fine and failed in a day, locking stuck in the retracted position!This led me to this EC.TEAK product.I am a Special FX Designer/Fabricator by trade. Look up the MK-DEF and compare the two button styles.This EC.TEAK has a large, substantial button that sticks out and travels around a 1/2”, not a flush mounted “teeny tiny watch works scale” button.That allows for a larger, stronger mech and greater travel and engagement into the locking teeth or detents. The lock release is another tall, easy to use and positive release design.Also I noticed that the free play (slack/slop) of the lead when locked was greater. That is a good thing and leads me to believe the spacing and/or number of teeth are fewer which may equate to larger, stronger stops.Think about it, you have a fixed volume to create a lock. You can choose fewer larger teeth or more, finer, weaker ones. Every time the teeth grind, they are getting damaged.Too fine and it will tend to mis-engage easier and more often and are easier to damage. Fewer coarser teeth will be taller/deeper/stronger and tend to engage easier and be more resistant to damage.Of course, all of this is just me speculating as I have not torn down either of the products to see what is inside and what actually failed.More of a seat of the pants gut feeling based on fit, function and feel of the units. YMMV!In closing, I have high hopes for a long service life from this EC.TEAK product. Time will tell!

Easy to use, works as advertised. I have one the same but 5 m, not 8 m.Makes a big difference and gives more freedom to the dog.

Still works great after a year of daily use

Locking mechanism started to slip and disengage after about 3 months

The tape leash is not very strong and it twists very easily. I dont like that it locks every time i push the button it's supposed to brake but there is no stop and release just lock.

Kinda heavy, didn't realize that for my little pooch but love the length, 26 ft is awesome and it's not cheaply put together, it will definitely last. The one thing I don't like but will get over, is the lock...you can't press the button to temporarily hold the pooch in one place it automatically locks it and if they are tugging you can't just press the button to release its a bit of a pain in the butt....a quick lock button would be ideal on top of the permanent lock, something to think about