This tape measure is pretty flimsy, with about a 7 ft. stand out. It's comparable to a Craftsman, not what I'd expect from Stabila. I use tape measures pretty hard, and demand alot from them. Stanley Max steel is the only tape that's rigid and durable enough to stand up to the jobsite. Stanley Fat Max tape measures are too rigid. They tend to break sooner than the Max Steels. Stabila should stick to level market, where they rule.