5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - and you can extend with a harness with seat belt attachment (when away from traffic)

A.C. · 8 July 2023

Excellent lead - and you can use a harness with a dog seat belt attachment for even more length, when you are away from trafficVersion bought: flexi Giant Professional L Tape 10 m black/ neon yellow [10 meter version]This is an excellent durable lead, though the "flexi Giant Professional L Tape 10 meter" is rather large and heavy at 890 grams on my scales. If that doesn't put you off, then for a dog which cannot be let off a lead, like mine could not, then walks in the countryside, woods or in a park with this 10 meter lead and a harness attached to a dog seat belt attachment - giving a total length of about 11 meters (and a more comfortable experience than a collar connection) - might be the closest thing to true freedom that your dog can feel.Given that the "L Tape 10 m" lead is quite large, heavy and expensive, particularly at or near its full price, I would imagine that the less expensive 8 meter versions - "Medium" or "L Tape 8 m" depending on whether the dog is under 25kg or under 50kg - together with the harness and dog seat belt attachment, should also offer a very good experience, and are no more expensive than many other 8 meter leads when on offer. Some of those other 8 meter leads might seem like better value for money, but often don't perform as well or last nearly as long, so are actually a false economy compared to these flexi leads. (The "Extra Large" 8 meter lead for dogs up to 75kg is also quite expensive, but so might it's competitors be for that weight category.) But this 10 meter one really would be my choice for offering ultimate freedom for dogs up to 50kg, especially if it's on offer and you don't mind the size and weight. For me personally, it might have felt like a hit in the pocket when I clicked on the "Buy" button, but it was sooo worth it - as I think that my dog experienced years of extra freedom from that additional 2 meters of length, long after I'd forgotton about that one-time expense.I found this lead to be strong, sturdy and easy to operate, with an intuitive and reliable locking/unlocking mechanism. It was easily able to manage being pulled on by my 25kg-30kg dog for years of use.A couple more points: I would not recommend using an extendable lead like this with a harness and seat belt attachment if you are going to be walking along the street or near traffic - as that extra meter or so is non-retractable and your dog could dart out unexpectedly. (The beach might also be more awkward if there are many other dogs around and not much space.) You can, of course, attach it to your dog's collar for those occasions. However, I'd recommend getting another shorter lead, such as a 5 meter extendable lead, for shorter walks where the intention isn't to exercise your dog, given that this lead (the 10 meter version) is somewhat large and heavy. Personally, I can highly recommend the Cool Bud "smartelf Retractable Dog Leash Heavy Duty Walking Lead for Small Medium Large Dogs Up to 110lbs" [50kg] here on Bolo, as these two - along with a sturdy short chain-link lead - were my leads and I was very happy with all of them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Visible lead, good freedom for your dog

A.C. · 15 April 2025

Great lead, works well the extra 2mtr length helps a lot giving your dog more freedom but you have control, great if your dog has high prey drive or can be difficult with some other dogs, can see the lead from a good distance away, helps the good dog owners see in advance and they can get there dogs back on lead promptly, a great lead, very slightly heavier than the 8mtr, but you don't really notice this. Only down side is no dedicated poo bad holder location, but you can just clip one on the handle. Locking mechanism is good and seems strong

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but some drawbacks.

S.B. · 30 October 2025

Does the job and has a nice strong lock to stop your dog when needed, it's great for letting your dog have some extra freedom but keeping them on lead.Only thing hold it back is that when the lead is locked it can tend to rattle as the cable moves back and forth slightly making a loud clunking noise.Not a deal breaker but can be a little annoying.Also this handle is BIG, not suitable for smaller hands.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, heavy-duty lead with the emphasis on "heavy"

M.M. · 13 April 2020

I've used Flexi leads almost exclusively for much of the past 30 years, and the quality of their leads seems to vary greatly, with some lasting years and others barely a few months. Tape leads are, for me, the way to go as the tapes are much harder to break than string leads and my last one only gave out after much use and abuse.Everything about Flexi’s Professional lead screams “heavy-duty”, from its oversized rubber grip to its open spool with a very strong retraction spring; this looks and feels like a lead that will last ages. I particularly like the open spool that leaves the lead exposed when wound-in; the fact that you could put a lead away wet and it would stay that way was always a negative for me, so having it more exposed to the air to aid drying is great.The tape is a nice fluro-yellow colour that makes it clear to other people (even from a distance) that my dogs are on a lead, even if we’re not that close. The tape does tend to twist as it retracts more than any Flexi I’ve used before, but thanks to the open spool it’s easy to see when the tape needs adjusting.But all that loveliness comes at a price, and that price is the weight of the thing. I'm no shrinking violet but even I was surprised at just how heavy this lead is. It’s actually designed to be held with the spool hanging down towards the ground, rather that out towards the front as with standard Flexis, and this is because having the spool pointing frontwards would probably be too much for the average user.I’d also mention that having 10 metres of freedom for my dogs is great, but in truth it's more than I think they would ever need, and the 8-metre version (which is slightly smaller and lighter) would probably have been better for me. 10 metres is a surprisingly long way, after all.I don’t regret buying a Flexi Professional lead for a second; it’s a fantastic lead that feels like it’ll last for years and from now on I’ll keep buying these for as long as Flexi makes them. But for anyone looking at buying one of these, check your needs carefully as the smaller version might be better for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars .

z. · 20 September 2025

Great little lead. I wanted a small one that would fit in my pocket for half the walk. Great size and strong

5.0 out of 5 stars The best retractable leads out there.

I. · 8 November 2025

Unbeatable quality of lead. Have tried 2 other major brands one of which snapped on 3rd use, and the other doesn’t retract properly….These are the best, strongest, highest quality leads available.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted

M. · 3 October 2025

Exactly what I wanted, easy to hold, good length and quality.I bought another to keep in my car as a backup.Yes, I’d recommend it and buy again in the future. Quite delivery too

Harika

k.A. · 22 May 2024

Çok kaliteli çokta güzel gönderildi teşekkürler

Excelente

C. · 1 October 2024

É a segunda vez que compro essa marca e a qualidade continua a mesma! A primeira vez que comprei a guia durou mais de 10 anos. Não é pesada para segurar e o sistema é de qualidade. Aguenta o tranco do meu cachorro de 12 kg.

works well!

T. · 14 October 2024

great lead, for the price.

使いやすいが持ち手が小さい

キ. · 13 September 2024

軽くてコンパクト。巻取り性能もスムーズで長持ち。やっぱりフレキシです。３メートルは長くはないですが、広場などではなく、住宅街を歩く時などはこれくらいが丁度良い長さです。ただしこの商品は小さいがゆえに持ち手の穴も狭い。痩せ型の男ですが、指４本入れて持つのは無理があり、人差し指か小指を入れずに３本で持つことになるため、たまに落としそうになることがあるのが辛いところ。手の小さめの女性の方ならぎりぎりかぴったりでしょうか。持ち手の穴だけ大きくしてくれたら満点です。８メートルのテープタイプも持っていますが、こちらは逆に大きくてかなり重いです。手が小さい方以外は5メートルが万能で丁度良いかもしれません。

Ottimo

m. · 21 September 2023

Ottimo prodotto ha superato le aspettative..... arrivato prima del previsto