Design: Capsule: Indestructible plastic housing with a soft finish surface. Housing with a parking position for the crank arm and pull ring. Convertible for left-handed users. Frame: Lightweight aluminum frame with ball-bearing quick winding and foldable crank. Tape: Patented tape start, Flextop fitting. The tape coating made of transparent, highly flexible plastic reliably prevents tape breakage at the start. Polyamide-coated steel tape measure. Good break resistance and flexibility. Bend-resistant spring steel. High abrasion resistance, weatherproof, and resistant to many chemicals and oils. With continuous mm graduation. Note: Other versions available in 100 m length or with inch graduation or tape start type B / C upon request.