Review on Secure And Durable XiaZ Dog Tie-Out Cable For Large Dogs - Up To 250Lbs And 100Ft Long. Perfect For Yard, Camping, And Park Activities! by Greg Mcnealey

I LOVED this 50ft cable tie out, UNTIL IT BROKE 9months after purchase (purchased Feb2022).PROS: The Carabiners that used to come on it are very sturdy, remained rust free and easily lock/unlock (I noticed the newer version of this tie out have different ends and look like they will easily break). The cable itself remained tangle-free w/no kinks, bends or creases and we didn’t have any problems with it knotting itself, which is why this has been my favorite tie out so far.CONS: The design flaw is near the ends, where the cable loops the carabiner and is crimped closed. This part of the cable isn’t coated/protected, leaving it vulnerable to the elements which causes it to rust and weaken. It originally had a loose plastic sleeve over the cable crimp, but it never stayed in place and fell off of the cable entirely a couple of months after purchase. I didn’t research what gauge or type of material the cable is made from, but I assume it isn’t a high grade steel since it rusts and degrades so easily.REMEDY: Instead of buying a new tie out for $25-$35 that likely won’t last a year - I’m going to the hardware store to buy new crimps, so that I can reuse the existing carabiners and main part of the cable. Fingers crossed that I can figure out a material to coat the cable ends with — maybe I can get another 9 months of use out of it. Thankfully my 75lb GSD has decent recall and isn’t a ‘runner’ (our cable is only used when we aren’t outside with her). If you have a dog that will ‘take off’ if given the opportunity - I HIGHLY recommend you keep a close eye on the cable ends, because they’ll definitely snap, it’s just a matter of time.