Did You Say, Doesnt Kink Or Coil? By Geralyn Hydock on - Updated Sep 18, 2011
They are continually coming out with newer and greater products which are supposed to make your life much easier. This coiled hose is just one of those products and of course, my husband just had to have one. Once again, I gave him a blue one for his birthday. He seems to like it but I think it is a total pain in the you know what! You have to really pull it and unwind it as it gets all tangled up. I prefer the old fashioned type hose over this one.
This 50 foot hose is supposed to be flexible, a great alternative to the standard rubber hose, and make watering your gardens much easier. I have news for them, it constantly tangles up and you have to undo it. It is more work than it is worth. They also tout that it is made out of lightweight material which can help reduce fatigue. Once again, I disagree as the hose is quite heavy. I prefer the old rubber hose to this one.
Yippee! It comes with a lifetime warranty. Well you know what I say, keep it. Your hose is not worth the money I spent on it. We will definitely be getting new hoses this spring!
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Plastar Spring Hose 50 Foot Coiled Purchased at: Hoffmans Hardware Price: $19.99
Been there, done that bought, the Tshirt.
I agree, I have a really nice light weight hose,but its not worth the hassle! Give me the old fashion rubber hose! Thanks
I've wondered if these were any great improvement over traditional hoses. Just one more way to take your money, eh?
Hooray for you Geri! There speaketh an honest woman! I hate that hose with a certifiable passion. You are so right-it kinks in places hoses shouldn't, winds round itself like an anaconda with a full belly, and refuses to move its heavy body easily. If this is an improvement, I fail to see where.
Thanks for honest information. This is one hose we will keep away from. We will be needing to replace ours, but I think we make sure to avoid this one.
Sorry this hose did not work out for you. The one I have has really worked well. I do agree that these hoses are much heavier than a standard hose.
Nothing worse than a hose that you have to constantly uncoil! It sounds like a pretty blue color though!!!
Sounds like a pain in the rear... I'll remember this when my husband says he wants one...lol.