My husband has a small engine repair business. He would always roll up his are hose around the handle on his air tank. When he was working the hose would lay on the floor, it was very frustrating, the end would get run over then would need to be replased,we would trip over it,contantly have to pick it up which wasted time when a customer was waiting for there mower to be fixed. This has been one of the best investments I have ever made. It always accessible rolls up perfectly each and every time. I purchase this in 2004 it's very durable and has held up well. Would recommend this product to all my friends and family.