KomelonEV2825 25' x 1" Self-Lock Evolution Tape Measure, 1-Pack

Very great. If you have ever used a regular tape measure you know the feeling when you get it out to just about the right distance and you lose your grip, zip, it returns to the case, zip, very quickly. With this you will be very happy because when you get it out to the distance you need it self locks and stays there until you press the release button then it retracts very well. Enjoy using it. A++++

I had bought the 16ft measure a few years ago and loved it. While measuring something the other day, I had stepped on it and flattened the tape. I forced the tape back into the casing and when I'd pull it out a little, it resisted, and would not auto rewind. So I went and bought the 25' to replace the 16' I sadly broke. While waiting for the new one to arrive, I fiddled with the 16' a bit more, pulling it all the way out and then letting it rewind and it worked fine and is close to how it once was (the tape still has a little bit of flatness where I stepped on it but it doesn't seem to hinder any longer)I will be keeping the 25' because it's just such a really great tape measurer! I love how it locks by default when you pull the tape out and you press the button to release it, rather than the reverse of it retracting unless you press the button. It took a little to get used to but not very long and now I definitely prefer the auto lock with the press to release.Clearly, I'd buy the product again because this was a 2nd purchase. I went directly to my old orders on Amazon to find it so I knew I was replacing it with the same thing (because you know how amazon can be, although even going directly to the product doesn't always guarantee accuracy)I like how large the print is- my eyesight isn't great and it's nice to not squint to see the numbers or the increments. i got a different color so I'd be able to quickly discern which tape is which. It's very rugged- the older one having been dropped numerous times without any issues. And, as stated above, it's incredibly resilient when some flat footed dolt stands on it for awhile and flattens the tape.

I purchased this a couple years ago for my son who was doing some construction work for me. Last week we were on another project for his sister and it got stepped on while it was extended and on its edge. That put a fold in it and when I tried to flatten it back out a piece cracked. I cut off the loose piece but even though it looked like the rest was returned to the original shape it would not retract. Thank goodness for Prime (and our backup 25' tape).

I'm a big fan of komeleon's self locking tape, but this one doesn't lock quite as strong as others I've used. I worry about how it will be in 2 years. The non-evolutions iteration also feel nicer in the hand in my opinion.

So I bought this to replace my husband's tape measure as one of our dogs had chewed his other one and he didn't appreciate her art work. I'll add that the old one still works and I use it in the house for my measuring needs. Pictures show both his old (chewed one) and the new one.

Used one at work, came straight home and ordered on. Auto brake is super handy.

Komelon tapes have the best lock, period. They are easy to use and it is hard to break off the tip. I've bought all the variations and they all work great.

Like the fact that you can extend the tape out six to seven feet with no support