EC.TEAK Retractable Dog Leash: 26 Feet for Long Walks, 16 Feet for Close Control

Patricia Walden: I thought I ordered a medium size leash, but got a large one that is very sturdy with a smooth retraction. This will definitely be strong enough for my 37 lb. terrier mix. She has broken 2 other leashes in the past. The leash handle is comfortable and easy to use. I'm impressed.

United States on Dec 16, 2023

John Tulk: Thanks

Canada on Nov 21, 2023

ROBERT AUSMA: Still works great after a year of daily use

Canada on Sep 14, 2023

Alex: This was an excellent purchase, quality was very good.

Canada on Jul 01, 2023

Angela: I use this leash to take my dogs out to potty, as 1 of them cannot be trusted without one and our yard is not fenced. I LOVE this leash for that purpose. She can get far enough away from me that she has privacy to do her business, while still allowing me to keep her contained. The leash itself holds up well to weight, my girl is 109 lbs and I have never felt like it was not sturdy enough to hold her. The only thing I do not like about the leash is the locking mechanism is a little weird. Most other leashes I have used like this you can push the button and hold it to lock it, and slide it to hold the lock at that length. This leash whenever you push the lock button it holds at that length and a button has to be pressed to release it again. Once I got used to it, it is fine, but it threw me off the first few times I used it. Overall, great leash and would 100% buy again if/when I need another one.

United States on May 10, 2023

Ken Tanaka: TL:DR;
Nice Leash! Positive, Robust Locking Mech! Good Feel, Nice Fit and Finish!

They all look the same don’t they?

Well, the main difference is in the locking mech. This one seems much more robust and functional.

I had purchased another brand (MK-DEF) and it “looks” identical at first glance like many of the countless others. It lasted many months, around 8-10? Not too bad really.

The lock finally failed and I purchased another of the same brand. This brand new one was inconsistent out of the box and would lock/not lock or get stuck/release fine and failed in a day, locking stuck in the retracted position!

This led me to this EC.TEAK product.

I am a Special FX Designer/Fabricator by trade. Look up the MK-DEF and compare the two button styles.

This EC.TEAK has a large, substantial button that sticks out and travels around a 1/2”, not a flush mounted “teeny tiny watch works scale” button.

That allows for a larger, stronger mech and greater travel and engagement into the locking teeth or detents. The lock release is another tall, easy to use and positive release design.

Also I noticed...

United States on Feb 23, 2023

Felipe: PROS: sturdy and well made, great price, long, lightweight. The cord is surprisingly strong, as my dog likes to grab on to it and pull and it has shown no signs of fraying or tearing.
SO-SO: the locking mechanism took time getting used to, since pressing all the way down would lock and pressing half-way down would only stop the leash momentarily. After several months of daily use the push down lock mechanism stopped working, although pushing the button with your thumb continues to lock no problem. Secondly, the leash is supposedly designed to prevent the cord from twisting and getting stuck when retracting, but that's isn't the case. It happens pretty often.
CONS: the retracting mechanism is weak and sometimes because it doesn't retract fast enough I have to pull and retract (as of I was fishing) and sometimes have to grab the cord with my other hand to pull the dog (I've burned my hand once). So that part is annoying. Secondly, after months of use the mechanism stopped retracting fully, so I have almost 1.5ft of dangling cord left over.
Last update 3/31/22. Leash finally broke after 6 months. The internal plastic locking mechanism broke so it no longer...

United States on Feb 02, 2023

John MacLeod: The tape leash is not very strong and it twists very easily. I dont like that it locks every time i push the button it's supposed to brake but there is no stop and release just lock.

Canada on Dec 23, 2022

EDoubleEDouble: I have been using this for over two years with a very active border collie mix, in an area with strict leash regulations. We play flyball for at least an hour each day, and the 26-foot length of this retractible leash is the longest I've been able to find. After two years the reel retracts with about 90% original strength, which is plenty. The leash itself shows only slight wear, which is remarkable after many thousands of rapid extensions and returns. I believe this is because it is made of a fiber that is inherently harder than the plastic casing. As you can see in the attached photo, the handle's casing is what eventually wears out, at the opening where the leash extends and retracts. The edge of the leash is like a saw that cuts through the casing. As any fan of the Mohs hardness scale knows, you must make a choice when two materials come in frequent contact: the one that is harder than the other will wear through the other. Given the choice, I will take this result any day over the alternative, which would be me holding an intact handle and my dog running around with a worn-out section of leash. Today I am replacing my first copy of this great product with...

United States on Jul 07, 2022

WILLIAM LEON: Locking mechanism started to slip and disengage after about 3 months

Canada on Jun 07, 2022