I run with my whippet everyday off road and find this leash invaluable....he has enough range of motion out in front and the bungee takes the strain if he spots a squirrel/fox/cat. /////Yes

If one tooth catches the leash material, the fraying begins...just like ribbon. Also, the belt fastener is plastic and breaks easily. This leash is too costly for the use of inferior materials. Fasteners should all be metal and the leash needs to be made with a stronger material./////No

Have had the leash for a couple of years now and use it frequently to run with my 85 pound golden retriever. No material issues like someone else has noted. Am actually buying another one to give as a gift this Christmas./////Yes

With the winter runs, this leash is awesome. Even though my dog runs right at my side, it is nice to know there is something there just in case. Having the ability to tie around the waist and still have some give room if they do take off is nice. The only recommendations I would give is; break the leash up into two parts. In the middle of the leash add another handle area, where the leash doesn't pull as it extends when they do take off. Also, yes an improvement of adding a medal hardware to the leash would be great. My dog did get a hold of the clip and it bent some, but it still does clip. I would pay extra to have the extra handle and metal hardware. /////Yes

While I love this product I agree with Chris abrove. With slight improvements this leash would go from good to awesome. I've always been satisfied with RuffWear's products. With a middle handle area and metal hardwear this leash would be far superior to those retractable dog leashes./////Yes

The leash works great for what it's intended for which is either running or hiking with your dog; however, it does not serve as a replacement for a retractable for city-street walking (which is what I got it for). I agree with other reviewers that if it had a middle traffic handle, then it would be great for mostly any kind of walking you do with your pet while still allowing your pet some freedom to roam. I find it hard to control my dog quickly when I need to and I need to bend down to grab the traffic handle--this could be eliminated if there was a middle handle. The elestic does stretch out after some use and makes the the leash even longer (and harder to use for regular walking). Overall, it's a good product for runner and hikers. I guess we're going back to Ruff Wear's flat-out leash until we can find a suitable replacement for a retractable./////Yes

I have both the 6 and 8 foot leashes. The 8 foot is used for canicross or skijoring on a daily basis. My first 8 foot lasted about 2 1/2 years before it broke. The metal part that attaches to the collar or harness broke off and Ruffwear replaced it. The 6 foot leash is NOT durable at all. My dog is only 40 pounds and she pulled hard one time and the plastic clip broke and she got away. They replaced the leash and she immediately broke the other one. Ruffwear was not willing to do anything else for me nor make it stronger so I had to take it to a cobbler to have them put a stronger clip on it. I DO NOT recommend the 6 foot leash for anything over 10 pounds!! /////the 8 foot, NOT the 6 foot

The bungee feature on this leash has made it easier to train my spastic cattledog to loose leash walking. Both of my dogs walk on gentle leaders and the bungee feature plus lightweight design decreases the number of times they step over the leash. Worth the extra money!/////Absolutely. I already do!

I bought this for my partner to run with our dog Bandit. It provides a much less stressful experience for them both and allows them to get an excellent workout!/////yes

Great leash for running! I listened to a review on here and bought the 8 foot leash. It is the perfect length. It keeps my dog at the perfect distance as well as giving both of us space to run. I love not having to hold on to anything anymore. I just snap it around my waist on clip it on him and we are off! A must have for active people and their dogs!/////yes

This is my 4th roamer leash. If you have a Springer you need one of these. /////yes

My sweet bear loves this.... The leash is wonderful, the ability to bungee him back - is a bonus!! :)> I have a comfort and a confidence with this - that I don't have with the flexi-leash. It can get wet, yucky and nasty.... and it can be cleaned in a few dunks. I would really say try it... :) /////yes

This leash is better than anything else I've seen for runnig, hiking, cycling with your dog. That being said I have a few issues. First is that the clip for attaching it to the collar looks a little weak. For the uses this leash is intended for, why not put the carabiner clip on it like on the "knot a leash" or at least a heavier duty locking clip. This is the only thing that keeps me from having total confidence that my 75 pound weimaraner is secure in places that I really don't want her getting loose. Also, I find this leash to be just a bit long for taking my dog for runs with my bike. A few times when she's slowed down rapidly for whatever reason the leash has ended up wrapped around the crank arm. The length could be ok if there was a secondary bungee to take up the extra slack when the dog is right by your side. That or offer the thicker/stronger leash in the 6 foot length.Ruff Wear...if you put a stronger more secure closure, something to take up the extra slack, and address the weak adjusting clip issue others have talked about you would have the best active leash on the market by miles!/////yes

the leash is great for hiking with my dogs. i wear it around my waist keeping my hands free for taking photos etc. Also works great for taking two dogs at once. I put it around my waist with one hooked on and the other on a leash in my hand. If you hike with your dog or walk two at once you can't go wrong with the roamer leash./////yes

This leash is one of my favorite dog products that I own! I have issues with my neck and it allows me to have my arms hang freely at my side while we walk. It is great for runners too because you have full use of your arms. It stretches out a little big after a couple months, which I prefer. I recommend this to any regular dog walker/runner. /////yes