Having now wasted money over past years spent on hose reels that break and are not easy to use, I decided to increase my budget in the hope of obtaining a significantly better reel. Whilst experience with the new reel is limited, I am impressed with the build quality and design. 2 great elements are the ‘kick leg’ which keeps th reel stable when winding and unwinding AND the hose guide which automatically traverses the reel when winding and unwinding, greatly reducing trapped hose. Am very impressed at this early stage and more than happy to have spent the money. This reel is a good example of “getting what you pay for” !