What hose?

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    Over the years, Sir Kinksalot has seen his stature somewhat 'trimmed', however has now reached the point where he is too short and this, in addition to his overall condition has brought me to the conclusion that it is time for him to be retired.

    Sir Kinksalot is from the Hozelock stable and in fairness has lasted reasonably well, but looking at replacements two things have become apparent - firstly, prices have gone nuts and secondly there is a fair choice available.

    Durability is high up on the list of considerations, and preferably be a bit less kinky than Sir Kinksalot. What hose have you and would you recommend it or is it be avoided?
     
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      Just my thoughts but if you buy a half decent one its more about how you roll it up after use that creates the kinks.
      But as you say yours has done well.
      Mine must be 15 yrs old and still good, cant remember the makers name though.
       
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        I do have mine on a reel (it is the Hozelock one, came with it as a 50m set) and has got to be the thick end of 12 years old at least. In fairness, it gets dogs abuse - dragged across the patio, hauled out the front, lobbed over a gate almost daily in the summer... it has had a hard life.
         
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          I have one from Screwfix, bought some 20 years ago and still going strong.
           
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            Sorry, can't help you FC. Mine is about 35 years old, still going strong and I haven't a clue what make it is now.
             
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              I never thought to look there! Thank you :)
               
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                I also have an older screwfix one and it is going good for maybe 10 years
                 
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                    I dont have the reel but it looks like the same hose that I have, silver with a yellow stripe.
                     
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                    I bought a heavy duty Clarke hosepipe which so far has been good but it's less than a year old
                     
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                      The very same :)
                       
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                        I like the price of that fellow - that might just be my new hose.
                         
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                        I've decided, it is my new hose. Yellow fellow will join the household in 4-10 days time.
                         
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