I bought it two years ago, I didn't use it much. It stayed covered with a tarp but left outdoors. It didn't get rained on but certainly moisture developed. The thing is that the mechanism at the corners allows—when it logically wears out—for sliding movement before it comes completely out of place. I took difficult measurements with the tape measure only to discover later that one of the mechanisms had shifted, resulting in all the measurements being invalid. Good thing I didn't cut the metal rods before I realized it... Logically, all tape measures with this mechanism will have the same problem. I will go for a tape measure with the round hole in the middle, I believe that this one will either show correctly or come completely out of place. At least you'll know what's going on...

Very high-quality wooden measuring stick, sturdy and accurate. The joints open and close smoothly, without loosening, and the stick remains stable when extended. The colored markings help with quick reading and the overall feel is professional. It withstands use and does not wear out easily.

Sturdy construction
Accurate markings
Smooth joints
Good visibility thanks to the colors

Made of beech wood. Excellent construction quality, you can also use it as a decorative piece for the office.

User-friendly and accurate in measurements.

Something that people don't know is that the measurements are either internal or external (see photo). All Stabila products have external measurements, which didn't suit me at all for woodworking tasks where you measure the first 10 cm and the rest of the measurement obstructs you. Very good construction, of course, and a German product.