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Review on πŸ“ FastCap PSSR16 16 FastPad Standard Reverse Measuring Tape: Accurate and Efficient Measuring Tool by Fernando Hudson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice stiff tape measure in a small body but hard to read and quality issues

You want to love Fastcap tapes as they try to be innovative but unfortunately the quality just doesn't match the smart features. Fit and workmanship patchy to bad. Pencil sharpeners are cheap and wear out quickly. The rotating belt hook is difficult to use and much more difficult to simply put in a pocket. The finger brake on the bottom requires so much effort that it's of no real use. Trying to disengage the top lock and put your finger on the bottom brake with one hand is an exercise in desperation. The tape offers a nice wide stiff tape in a small package. The left-to-right feature of this version of Fastcap makes it too difficult to read (at least for people over 45). Any convenience gain from having a number pointing both ways is offset by the small size of the numbers. I find it much easier to read a large number upside down than to read this tape. The alternating black and red parts are VERY easy to read.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Some difficulties