The Tape Store is the UK's No.1 Retailer of Long Tape Measures stocking an incredible selection of steel and fibreglass tapes. Frequently referred to as surveyors' tapes, these professional quality tools come from brands like Stanley, Bahco and Lufkin, range from 10m to 100m and are available with fantastic savings over RRP!
Long Tape Measures
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Stanley Closed Case Steel Tape 30m/10...
22%OFF RRP
More info- Convenient closed case
- 30m/100ft - metric/imperial
- Impact resistant construction
- Smooth action handle
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£27.58 (inc. VAT)
£22.98 (ex. VAT)
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Stanley Closed Case Fibreglass 30m/10...
12%OFF RRP
More info- Convenient closed case
- 30m/100ft - metric/imperial
- Impact resistant construction
- Smooth action handle
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£16.15 (inc. VAT)
£13.46 (ex. VAT)
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Stanley Closed Case Fibreglass Tape 3...
12%OFF RRP
More info- Convenient closed case
- 30m long - metric only
- Impact resistant construction
- Smooth action handle
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£16.15 (inc. VAT)
£13.46 (ex. VAT)
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Stanley Open Reel Fibreglass Tape 30m...
20%OFF RRP
More info- Open reel fibreglass tape
- 30m/100ft - metric/imperial
- Impact resistant construction
- Ideal for easy cleaning
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£23.75 (inc. VAT)
£19.79 (ex. VAT)
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Bahco LTS Open Reel Fibreglass 100m/3...
34%OFF RRP
More info- 100m metric/imperial tape
- Fibreglass, open reel design
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Great quality, professional tape
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£83.05 (inc. VAT)
£69.21 (ex. VAT)
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Bahco LTS Open Reel Fibreglass 30m/10...
20%OFF RRP
More info- 30m metric/imperial tape
- Fibreglass, open reel design
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Great quality, professional tape
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£29.53 (inc. VAT)
£24.61 (ex. VAT)
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Bahco LTS Open Reel Fibreglass 50m/16...
29%OFF RRP
More info- 50m metric/imperial tape
- Fibreglass, open reel design
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Great quality, professional tape
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£40.15 (inc. VAT)
£33.46 (ex. VAT)
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Lufkin Open Reel Fibreglass 100m/330f...
29%OFF RRP
More info- Professional fibreglass tape
- Metric/imperial - EC Class II
- Durable & comfortable to use
- Open frame for easy cleaning
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£56.74 (inc. VAT)
£47.28 (ex. VAT)
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Faithfull Fibreglass Geared Tape 30m/...
19%OFF RRP
More info- Metric & imperial - 30m long
- Durable open reel design
- Accurate to EC Class III
- Tough, impact resistant case
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£22.18 (inc. VAT)
£18.48 (ex. VAT)
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Faithfull Fibreglass Geared Tape 50m/...
22%OFF RRP
More info- Metric & imperial - 50m long
- Durable open reel design
- Accurate to EC Class III
- Tough, impact resistant case
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£32.60 (inc. VAT)
£27.17 (ex. VAT)
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Lufkin Steel Frame Tape 30m/100ft FT3...
22%OFF RRP
More info- Metric/imperial - EC Class II
- Professional 30m steel tape
- Designed to fit in a toolbox
- Open frame - easy to clean
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£25.25 (inc. VAT)
£21.04 (ex. VAT)
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Lufkin Steel Frame Tape 50m/165ft FT5...
25%OFF RRP
More info- Metric/imperial - EC Class II
- Professional 50m steel tape
- Designed to fit in a toolbox
- Open frame - easy to clean
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£35.17 (inc. VAT)
£29.31 (ex. VAT)
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Stanley FatMax Long Tape 30m/100ft 0-...
25%OFF RRP
More info- Heavy duty professional tape
- Strong, bi-material construction
- Stainless steel blade & crank
- Metric/imperial - EC Class II
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£35.76 (inc. VAT)
£29.80 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 10m/33ft Fibreglass Survey...
More info- Super low cost 10m tape
- Waterproof fibreglass blade
- Metric and imperial markings
- Folding metal claw hook
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£6.07 (inc. VAT)
£5.06 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 30m/100ft Fibreglass Surve...
More info- Super low cost 30m tape
- Waterproof fibreglass blade
- Metric and imperial markings
- Folding metal claw hook
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£11.94 (inc. VAT)
£9.95 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 50m/165ft Fiberglass Surve...
More info- Super low cost 50m tape
- Waterproof fibreglass blade
- Metric and imperial markings
- Folding metal claw hook
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£10.49 (inc. VAT)
£8.74 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 30m/100ft Steel Surveyors ...
More info- Super low cost 30m tape
- Flexible steel blade
- Metric and imperial markings
- Folding metal claw hook
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£12.70 (inc. VAT)
£10.58 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 50m/165ft Steel Surveyors ...
More info- Super low cost 50m tape
- Flexible steel blade
- Metric and imperial markings
- Folding metal claw hook
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£16.54 (inc. VAT)
£13.78 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 30m/100ft Fibreglass Open ...
This low cost, 30m fibreglass open reel surveyors' tape is part of our budget...
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£10.63 (inc. VAT)
£8.86 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 50m/165ft Fiberglass Open ...
This 50m, metric/imperial fibreglass open reel tape from Silverline is part o...
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£13.86 (inc. VAT)
£11.55 (ex. VAT)
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Silverline 100m/330ft Fibreglass Open...
This 100m surveyors tape from Silverline is part of our budget range of tapes...
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£21.54 (inc. VAT)
£17.95 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco FT30ME Futura Fibreglass Tape 3...
25%OFF RRP
More info- 30m fibreglass surveyors tape
- Both metric and imperial
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
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£27.31 (inc. VAT)
£22.76 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco FT20ME Futura Fibreglass Tape 2...
23%OFF RRP
More info- 20m fibreglass surveyors tape
- Both metric and imperial
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
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£23.84 (inc. VAT)
£19.87 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco FT10ME Futura Fibreglass Tape 1...
20%OFF RRP
More info- 10m fibreglass surveyors tape
- Both metric and imperial
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£21.42 (inc. VAT)
£17.85 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco SY30/16ME Tough Coat Steel Surv...
31%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 30m open reel surveyors tape
- Superbly engineered & robust
- Manufactured in the UK
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£62.64 (inc. VAT)
£52.20 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco SY50/16ME Tough Coat Steel Surv...
32%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 50m open reel surveyors tape
- Superbly engineered & robust
- Manufactured in the UK
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£91.98 (inc. VAT)
£76.65 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco CC10ME Steel Tape 10m / 33ft Cl...
21%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 10m metric/imperial steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£21.42 (inc. VAT)
£17.85 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco RN30/79ME Ranger Fibreglass Tap...
28%OFF RRP
More info- High end fibreglass 30m tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Great Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£32.59 (inc. VAT)
£27.16 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco RN50/79ME Ranger Fibreglass Tap...
29%OFF RRP
More info- High end fibreglass 50m tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Great Britain
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£52.04 (inc. VAT)
£43.37 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco Pacer 100m Matt Coat (Steel) Lo...
More info- 100m metric only steel tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Tough, polyester coated tape
- Made in Great Britain
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£103.24 (inc. VAT)
£86.03 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors Pacer PR50M B - 50m Matt Co...
More info- 50m steel tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Tough, polyester coated tape
- Made in Great Britain
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£76.15 (inc. VAT)
£63.46 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco CX30ME Steel Tape 30m / 100ft -...
26%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 30m metric/imperial steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- 13mm Blade
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£40.02 (inc. VAT)
£33.35 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco CC10M Steel Tape 10m - Class 1
21%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 10m metric only steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
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£21.42 (inc. VAT)
£17.85 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco ST10/15ME Satellite Steel Tape ...
16%OFF RRP
More info- 10m closed case steel tape
- Scuff resistant blade coating
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
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£13.74 (inc. VAT)
£11.45 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco ST10/5M Satellite Steel Tape 10m
16%OFF RRP
More info- 10m closed case steel tape
- Scuff resistant blade coating
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
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£13.74 (inc. VAT)
£11.45 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors TRT20 - 20m Stainless Steel...
More info- Dipping Tape
- Ideal for measuring tanks & wells
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Stainless Steel - 20m
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£118.60 (inc. VAT)
£98.83 (ex. VAT)
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Fisco ST30/15ME Satellite Steel Tape ...
25%OFF RRP
More info- 30m closed case steel tape
- Scuff resistant blade coating
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£27.02 (inc. VAT)
£22.52 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors PT20ME Satellite Steel Tape...
22%OFF RRP
More info- 20m/66ft closed case steel tape
- Scuff resistant blade coating
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£20.04 (inc. VAT)
£16.70 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC20ME Steel Tape 20m / 66f...
23%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 20m metric/imperial steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
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£28.58 (inc. VAT)
£23.82 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC30ME Steel Tape 30m / 100...
26%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 30m metric/imperial steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Fast 3-1 ratio rewind speed
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£36.10 (inc. VAT)
£30.08 (ex. VAT)
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Stanley Open Reel Fibreglass Tape 60m...
20%OFF RRP
More info- Open reel fibreglass tape
- 60m/200ft - metric/imperial
- Impact resistant construction
- Ideal for easy cleaning
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£33.96 (inc. VAT)
£28.30 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC50ME Steel Tape 50m / 165...
16%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 50m metric/imperial steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£56.56 (inc. VAT)
£47.13 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors Pacer PR50M C - 50m Matt Co...
More info- 50m steel tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Tough, polyester coated tape
- Made in Great Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£72.50 (inc. VAT)
£60.42 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors Pacer PL50ME B - 50m/165ft ...
More info- 50m / 165ft steel tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Durable nylon coated blade
- Made in Great Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£82.94 (inc. VAT)
£69.12 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors PT30ME Satellite Steel Tape...
22%OFF RRP
More info- 30m/100ft closed case steel tape
- Scuff resistant blade coating
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Made in Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£24.47 (inc. VAT)
£20.39 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC30M B Steel Tape 30m - 10...
26%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 30m metric steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£36.10 (inc. VAT)
£30.08 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC20M Steel Tape 20m - Class 1
23%OFF RRP
More info- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 20m metric steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
- Manufactured in the UK
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£26.42 (inc. VAT)
£22.02 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors Pacer PR100ME C - 100m / 33...
More info- 100m / 330ft steel tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Tough, polyester coated tape
- Made in Great Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£119.94 (inc. VAT)
£99.95 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors PJ100ME C - 100m/330 ft (Gl...
More info- 100m / 330ft glass fibre tape
- Accurate to EC Class II
- Tough, non-stretch blade
- Made in Great Britain
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£87.61 (inc. VAT)
£73.01 (ex. VAT)
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Hultafors CC20M Steel Tape 20m - Clas...
23%OFF RRP
More info- 100mm Offset
- Super-accurate - EC Class I
- 20m metric steel tape
- Superbly well-made & durable
BUY ONE FOR JUST
£26.42 (inc. VAT)
£22.02 (ex. VAT)
Long Tape Measures
Commonly used by surveyors, setting out engineers, architects, landscaping contractors and other construction professionals, 'long tapes' are exactly what they sound like... long tape measures! Usually 15-20m or more in length, these tapes come in a variety of shapes and sizes for different trades and applications. Only you, the customer, can know exactly which one is right for you...
Here at The Tape Store we stock a variety of long tape measures, from 20m budget or every day models to the very latest, top of the line Stanley FatMax or open reel fibreglass tapes. Tapes like these are available in lengths ranging from 15 or 20m to the full 100m although the most commonly found lengths would be 30m and 60m.
Tape material varies between conventional steel and fibreglass. Steel tapes are generally found in what are commonly called 'closed reel' cases - quite similar to the typical pocket tape measure in that the entire blade is enclosed within a protective (usually metallic) case; the tape pulled back into the body, not by an auto return mechanism as with a pocket tape, but by a hand-wound crank on the outside of the case.
Fibreglass long tapes, however, frequently (but not always!) come in 'open reel' format. In other words, the reel around which the blade is wound is held together by an open, frame-like case and is therefore fully visible.
It goes without saying that there are pros and cons to both designs but the brief summary we've included below should help you along...
Closed Reel Tape Measures - Positives
- Protective outer case safeguards the tape and helps prevent damage
- Difficult for larger objects to get stuck within the mechanism
- Ideal for internal measurements or those taken in clean environments
Closed Reel Tape Measures - Negatives
- Can be difficult to keep the blade clean when working in a dirty/muddy environment... once the blade is dirty and is then reeled back into the case, a portion of that dirt (grit, sand, dust etc) can then be deposited within the case. This can lead to build up over time and can lead to jamming further down the line. Not usually a problem when used internally or in relatively clean environments.
- Closed reel tapes generally (but not always) use steel for the manufacture of their blades. Depending upon the quality and nature of the material used, steel pulled out over long distances does have a slightly greater chance of bending, stretching or ripping if caught or snagged.
Open Reel Tape Measures - Positives
- Open reel frame allows for easy cleaning of the tape measure. The blade can be wiped or washed down as it is being reeled back in with any dirt remaining on the blade being clearly visible and thus tackled. Because open reel tapes generally use fibreglass for the manufacture of their blades the entire tape can frequently be rinsed under a tap/hose. Please do consult the individual tape measure manufacturer before cleaning your tape.
- The open frame also allows any chunks of dirt or stones or other debris to drop free from the mechanism thereby preventing jamming.
- The fibreglass material generally used in the manufacturer of these tapes' blades is incredibly resistant to heat, stretching, tearing and water.
- These tape measures usually come with a handy, ergonomic handle which allows them to be carried comfortably and reeled out with greater ease than a closed reel tape.
Open Reel Tape Measures - Negatives
- When exposed to significant forces (very unlikely in the majority of applications), severe pulling motions or impacts may affect an open reel tape more than its closed reel counterpart. This is simply because the tape and mechanism is more exposed.
You will also find that the 'hook' is somewhat different to that which you'll find on a pocket tape. Long tapes will frequently have a folding metallic anchor-type hook that allows the user to dig one end of the tape into the ground or object they are measuring from. A useful feature for when you're working alone!
Want More Information?
Full information on all our long tape measures can be found at the bottom of each product detail page. Not sure which long tape is right for you? Why not use either our simple comparison tool or our new Tape Finder!
The comparison tool allows you to click the 'compare' button next to a maximum of three tapes in the list above... once you're done simply click the 'compare products' button that appears at the top right and Bob's your uncle.
Our new Tape Finder asks you just a few simple questions before presenting you with what we think is the ideal tape for you... why not give it a try? Alternatively you can click the following link to browse our entire range of tape measures...
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