Komelon SL2825 Self 25 Foot Power Reviews Summary

Locking Mechanism

Pros:

• "By default this tape measure locks as you extend it. I like this function and makes it easy to use."
• "This measuring tape does the job well. It stays locked in position when you utilize it which makes it easy to use by yourself."
• "The auto lock feature is genius. The button to undo the lock is very convenient, and makes it so that you can control how fast/hard the tape measure will retract."
• "The lock mechanism works perfectly and the tape itself is clearly marked."
• "This is a great tape measure."
• "I love this tape measure. First of all I love that it locks automatically when you pull it out (so much simpler, especially when you're working alone)."
• "The locking feature is so helpful. When you press the button, it will close, don't press the button and it is locked."

Cons:

• "The measuring tape bent when I was retracting it at some point and won't bend back, not useless but does not work effectively anymore seems like a not durable enough product."
• "From the start the self-locking feature didn't work well."
• "I liked the idea of the self lock feature however it does not work well."
• "The locking mechanism is cheap plastic that would never hold up even for household use."
• "Locking mechanism is weak. Doesn’t stay in locked position when measuring tape is extended beyond 6’."
• "After like two uses it stopped retracting when pressing the button."
• "The self lock mechanism simply doesn't work after very nominal use."

Durability

Pros:

• "This measuring tape is super sturdy, large and easy to read, and reasonably priced."
• "Feels like good quality construction in your hand."
• "The black around the outer surface is kind of a rubbery armor, drop it onto concrete from waist high, and it just kind of bounces a little with no damage."
• "Well made, sturdy construction, very fair price."
• "I own a number of Komelon tapes and they are made very well and last a long time."
• "Very solid and takes a beating."
• "I’m really surprised how sturdy this feels. Easy grip."

Cons:

• "The first time we used it we pulled it all the way out and it wouldn’t go back in."
• "The tape measure is complete junk! DO NOT BUY!"
• "Both of these bought on the same Amazon order are doing the same. Both garbage!!"
• "This Komelon tape measure broke within one month of constant use."
• "The tape's locking mechanism stopped working occasionally after only a few months."
• "I've had this less than a year and the locking mechanism is already failing."
• "The self-lock mechanism broke 5 weeks after I got it - just a week past my opportunity to return via Amazon."

Design and Ease of Use

Pros:

• "This is a really nice tape measure. It has nice large numbers and the tape stays out until you push the button to retract it."
• "This works so much better it will make your other tape measures obsolete!"
• "As a pro carpenter, my hand knew instantly which side the hook was on when pulling it out of my toolbelt, making production work more efficient."
• "The bright color makes it easy to find."
• "The auto lock release button presses nice and easy and the tape retracts with haste and control."
• "I like any tape measure that locks automatically, like these do - as opposed to the powerlock's etc where you have to manually lock them to hold them open."
• "The automatic self-locking mechanism is great."

Cons:

• "Heavy duty, but also huge and very heavy. I was expecting something smaller."
• "Tape doesn’t stay straight and the hold out feature hardly works."
• "The printing on the tape measure feels really minimal and I think they could have done a better job to include more info on it."
• "This tape does NOT hold, after you draw it out (very, very slowly)."
• "I thought I'd like the fact that it never retracts by itself, but I was wrong."
• "It’s best feature is that it stays 'open' wherever you’ve placed the blade when measuring just about anything."
• "The tape itself is strong and hold straight upto 6-8 feet, after which it starts bowing."