Review on Stanley 30 305 High Visibility Tape Rule by Jeremy Hudson

Bought two of these. I really like the neon green color for finding the tape measure when I put it to work. But I don't like the powerlock design where you have to press the thumb tab to lock the band. I had a favorite Stanley neon green Leverlock tape measure that was over 10 years old and is no longer made (I don't like the new rounded, cheaper Leverlock design and they don't come in neon green). I really like the old design where the band stays where you pull it out until you push the bottom lever to pull it back. I ripped the tape in my old Stanley Leverlock 25ft by 1" and couldn't find a replacement. So I bought one of these for less than $7 (replacement straps are often over $10), disassembled it for duct tape and installed it in my favorite neon green cam lock and it's like new. Very glad it's working again. This is a good inexpensive tape measure and about the best quality Stanley make today. I also bought a neon green Komelon Self-Lock which beats the Stanley for a few bucks more - an even nicer design and very compact for a 25ft band.