I've now had this hose for going on two years. It's just perfect. Such a step up from the junk hoses I was buying from hardware stores. Flexible, no kinking issues. Rolls like a dream on my hose reel. I love the color and I love how soft and supple it feels on a nice hot summer day. I liked this one so much, I bought a 1/2" 50 footer for my front yard and have been just as pleased with that one.