Stanley FATMAX 35 ft. Tape Measure

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Up until this point, I was using the Stanley FATMAX 25′ tape measure. My initial reaction, when I held it in my hand was, “Man, this is a heavy duty tape measure!” I was happy to find that the 35′ is not much bigger, and comfortably fit in the same tool pouch as my 25′. The 13′ standout is amazing since I work alone most of the time. I can comfortably measure 8, 10, 12 feet without someone on the other end of the tape. I really like the positive lock – it clicks when it locks, and clicks when it unlocks. No more setting the tape down “locked” just to have it reel back up because the lock didn’t hold.The only negative that I experienced, and the only reason I didn’t give it five stars, is the fact that the sides are smooth and not easy to grip when trying to get the tape out of the tool pouch. If you have it clipped to your belt, it’s not an issue, but when you are trying to reach for it with just your thumb and index finger, it is not easy to grip. Over these past couple of weeks I learned to position it in my pouch with the raised lands at the heal of the tape pointing up – that gives me something to grip. It may sound like a small issue, but I reach for my tape 50-60 times a day.Overall, it is a great, heavy duty, product with a lot of great features. I will continue to use it, and would recommend it to anyone.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this tape for a couple of weeks, and am overall quite happy. At first, the “baseball” grip made me skeptical of how comfortable it would actually be, but really it’s not terrible. The only issue I have had is with the lock, perhaps it’s just a fluke or the result of something happening on my tool belt, but sometimes it almost ends up locked without me touching it. So far, it’s been extremely durable and I have dropped this numerous times from 20+ feet.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very sturdy tape and it will extend to 13 feet without flexing. This really helps when measuring across a wide gap.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a huge upgrade from my old power lock. The hook is great and the numbers are easy to read. It retracts almost too good, you really gotta hold on when it retracts fully. The standout is exceptional. I was skeptical of the belt hook because it’s kind of open in the back, but my doubts were put to ease when it never fell off. Overall a great tape it’s my go to for doing estimates.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice tape measure if you’re looking for something to layout large areas on a job site. Best stand-out I’ve ever seen at 13′ it’s amazing. Good durable construction I can see this lasting quite a while.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This measure tape is a great tape. good quality and heavy duty.Housing is well built and shining yellow color is stand-out for easily be found in a pile of stuffs. recoils nicely. Tape is straight and can perform measuring effectively. Numbers are big enough for reading without problem.But a little large for carry around and it would be better with metrics included.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my first Stanley fat max a few years ago I knew right then I’ll never own another tape measure again I love it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve dropped it two stories and not even a dent. Belt clip is stronger then before.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had many tape measures both Stanley and others. This is now my go to tape. It goes on my pocket easily and stays in place. Yes, it does have the reach, but I like it for the shorter measurement. The tape is more stable and doesn’t flop around. You can pull it out and use it like a yard stick. Lock the tape and it stays. The hook is fixed in solidly in place for an accurate reading. The numbers and divisions are easy the read. A must for the DYIer or Pro. I have already told my friends to get one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my tape measure 2yrs ago and it’s still going strong.