It's a wire with a hook, dude

By gillywham2084258 Ranked #131 - Telemark Skiing April 8, 2010

These are what they are... I've never had them come undone (I'm guessing you could tell it would happen ahead of time if the wire gate looses its springyness or gets bent), but the stranded wire does fray if you hack into it with your edges - I've had a few little red drops of blood appear on my forefinger from that. The little plastic sleeve over the wire helps a little, I guess, although mine cracked in a few places in cold weather, exposing segments of wire. Still beats other leash types I've tried. Used 2 hard seasons and the wires are pretty much toast, although the hooks are still rockin'. My big gripe is the price. Wonder what it costs BD in materials...

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