We know you need tools that work as hard as you do, and that’s why each IRWIN STRAIT-LINE Tape Measure is engineered to exacting standards to reach further, last longer and provide reliable accuracy wherever your next job takes you. IRWIN STRAIT-LINE blades deliver 17 ft of straighter, more rigid reach, when working alone while also being able to withstand extreme punishment on the jobsite, including surviving up to an 80 ft drop. With an integrated finger brake to improve retraction control, a durable blade coating, 6 in of additional protection to prevent tearing near the hook, double-sided print for vertical and overhead measurements, and large, easy-to-read numbers, this tape measure is built from the ground up for the hardworking tradespeople who build our homes and infrastructure, keep the lights on, and keep our water flowing.17 ft max reachDurable finger brake for retraction controlSurvives 80 ft dropDurable blade coating with 6 in of additional tear protection near the hookDual-sided hook to grab an edge on either sideDouble-sided blade for vertical and overheard measurementsXL, easy-to-read numbersBalanced retraction for smooth, comfortable control