Physical Therapy Gulick Tape Measure, Blue, Vinyl Blade, Positive Lock, Model 121201

It definitely does its job. My only complaint is that it comes with no instructions. With other Gulicks that I have had in the past, they had the spring with two balls in the tube and it was pretty easy to identify when your tension was correct. This one, however, has a rod going into a solid metal cylinder. The rod has a notch in it, after it has pulled out of the cylinder about 1/4 inch, and I had to assume that the notch serves as the marker for proper tension. The notch is difficult to see though and therefore makes this Gulick harder to use than the previous model that I am used to.Overall: I would look for the Gulick with the other type of tension indicator, though this one will certainly serve to give you fairly accurate readings.

I'm a retired physical therapist with experience in canine rehabilitation. We utilize the Gulick II tape measure in human and animal practice. I didn't look closely enough when ordering. I wanted the Gulick II as put out by Country Technology that has two red "markers" for consistent tension. This product has a solid bar with standard 4 oz tension but is not as visual. I attempted to contact the seller to see if I could exchange it w/out any response. I then attempted to contact them letting them know that I wanted to return it even the cost of doing so will likely outweigh the price. I did locate the original Gulick II tape measure via Country Technology and will proceed ordering it. I rate this seller's customer service as very very poor. The product is okay but does not compare in my opinion with the original Gulick.

For what I paid for them I thought the quality was cheap. They will not hold up to the amount of use they were intended for.

I agree with D. Douglas's review about the spring. It is hard to see the mark. I had the Gulick with the 2 ball and it was great and very accurate. Easy to be consistent between different people measuring. This one is hard to use. I really prefer the Gulick with the 2 ball but can not seem to find it anywhere. K. Wright

Junky - broke the tape 45 days after purchase. Outside the 30 day return policy. You get what you pay for. Spend the money on a better quality Gulick Tape.