I don't have one of the long ones, but I have a short one that I have had since 2001. It is still going strong. When and if I need to clean it I just throw it in the washer with jeans and then let it air dry. No problems with the rubber wearing or anything.
The main caution about the long ones is not to use it for protection. Lots of people have been ripped off their feet by a regular line- this one really has a grip!
I have two gripper leashs and realy like them. However,I did learn to be carefull about letting my dogs drag them,especialy on hard sufaces. It does seem to tear at the rubber a little
Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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Dont use the short ones for protection work either. I have already seen one break when the handler used it for a tie back with his psyco Mal. Lucky someone didnt get hurt.
Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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I like the synthetic tracking lines. They slide real nice when you are getting your dog to commit to the track but establishing grip is not a problem even when wet or muddy.
I agree with Matthew, a regular cotton or nylon 20 ft line. The line needs to run through your hand before the dog digs in to the track. Once the dog committs, then you can go with him. I'd save the rubber line for anything but tracking.
David C.Frost Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2002
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hands down, the best tracking line I've ever used is a piece of old rapell rope. It's easy to grip, does not tangle on shrubs, trees etc. Is easy to clean. It's also replaceable if you stay friends with your tactical squad as they are always replacing rope.
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Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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May I suggest a piece of equipment here? Try an old parachute static line - they're nylon, very tough, cheap, and pretty darn comfortable, they're very easy to get a good grip on. I use a 12 foot cut down version of it as my main training line ( not for trials, of course ) , and it's great to start dogs tracking with.
Total cost, including sewing the ends shut so they don't fray - $5.75 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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