11 reviews for flexi GIANT Lead S/M - 8m

Well built retractable lead. I've had it for 2 months for my German Shepherd & works very well. Also very strong & just the right length. Only thing I did was mark the last 12 inches in red so I know when it's near full length & I can lock it before it comes to it's limit to avoid damaging it. Return spring is strong too and the lead doesn't sag or rub against the ground when fully extended.

Unfortunately, the quality of the new lead is very poor; the lead keeps getting stuck in the guide spool. It's really annoying, especially when the dog doesn't come back when called. It's also a shame that the customer service from zooplus hasn't responded to my complaint.

We've been using flexi leads for 15 years now. Unfortunately, the new ones leave a lot to be desired. The lead doesn't retract properly and gets stuck in the wheel. Really disappointing.

We swapped out our Flexi 8m cord for this lead and we don’t regret it! We use our leads for our cats, taking them through the neighbourhood, across meadows and in the woods. This lead doesn’t get tangled up in long grass or bushes, it’s flexible and even in strong winds I don’t notice much flapping, even when it’s fully extended. The cats didn’t mind the change at all, which tells me they’re very comfortable with this wider but lightweight strap. Despite its size, the handle sits comfortably in your hand. 👌👌👌

We wanted to switch from the Flexi 5m cord to this longer tape version. I was a bit worried when I read that the tape might flap around. I haven’t had that problem at all. Sure, the tape is light and I can imagine it might flap if it’s windy and you’ve locked it at a certain length. I was also a bit concerned that the handle would feel too bulky in my hand, but I got used to it quickly. It sits comfortably in the hand and the extra weight is just something you get used to. A big plus is that the tape is really visible. We recommend it! 👍🏻

Very nice but heavy to hold. Weighs about 490 grams. Customer service handled this perfectly since I couldn't use it.

When the lead is new and everything works, I’m very satisfied. It feels good in the hand and the webbing is more visible in the dark than a cord. But the quality could be improved. With the first Giant, the spring in the carabiner broke first, then the main spring snapped. With the second Giant, the main spring also broke, right at the end where it’s inserted. I opened it up, bent the main spring back into shape and put it back together. That works. Now I’ve lost the lead and ordered my third one...

Unfortunately, too heavy for me due to osteoarthritis. Maybe it would be lighter with a cord. So I returned it.

I regularly buy Flexi leads for our dogs. But over the past few years, the quality has gotten worse compared to before. I always used to have the closed leads. In recent years, after about 6 months at the latest, the lead would suddenly stop retracting. Not all the time, but unexpectedly. Not great when you really need it to work. I was hoping the open lead would be better, but I’m having similar problems after just a few weeks :-(

Despite the width of the leash, which seems just about sufficient, and the uncovered reel, this leash is extremely sturdy. Our 20 kg dog is very easy to control, even when he tends to pull really hard to say hello to other dogs. The weight of the case feels a bit heavy, probably the price to pay for the overall sturdiness. No wear at all, even after going through vegetation. In short, we are very satisfied with this purchase.