Are these tubes durable/still in good shape since you made the original purchase? There aren't many reviews, so it would be good to know!
1686544
Yes. They are great. I use them pretty sparingly, but they seem as durable as any other tube. The attachments so seem well built. I use the tubes as part of a homemade rip trainer, so both the anchors and tubes get beat up when I do use them. They seem to hold up well.
1686545
I am very happy with these bands. They are holding up just fine. My son and I both use them several times a week.
363739
I've had my current tube in my shower for about 2 years (it's finally about to run out). No issues. God I love this stuff.
1894382
I got first set about 6 to 8 months ago and they are still working fine , since then I have gotten another 3 sets to put on other 4 wheelers and all are still working , I use them extremely rough and ride trails and choppy dirt roads deep water and mud and all are fine , so I am sure if you use them on the highway they will last many years
253322
Well, I've had them over a month in a studio workshop, pretty active area, and they're still like new. I use a damp mop to go over them once or twice a week. Made from recycled tires, so they're pretty tough and solid. Time will tell, but so far I'm happy with them.
429035
I haven't had any issues with durability- I've been using them for Body Pump and similar classes and they're still in one piece.
1615671
I bought my Spectra 360 gel tubes about a month or two ago. All three of them have an expiration date of 01/2019. So I guess they're good for about five years.
1169924
Mine held up quite well. I still have yet to use it and it's still in perfect shape. No tears or rips.
112574
Durable? In what sense? I wouldn't drive over them with my car. The cartridges are well built and will endure the stresses of sitting on a shelf or in a drawer until they are installed in a printer. Once in a printer they are even more resilient, lasting until the ink inside has been exhausted and the cartridge disposed. The ink is of a high quality and will probably last as long as any other quality ink.
498751
I've had one of these for I would say 25 years or so. I had it in the tube it came in & somehow it ended up in the cellar. I found it a couple years ago and it was stiff as a board in the tube. I was ready to throw it out, but soaked it in water & then threw it in washing machine. It came out like new, with only some darker spots & I'm still using it to this day. I store it in a small Tupperware container filled with water. I'm wondering if these new ones are made to last as long as the original ones. If so, I'm going to get a new one as this one has some stains from rubber parts or oil.
320608
That's a good question. I have several....a large one, a medium one and three small ones. The small ones are several years old and I've never had a leak or a single problem with them. The larger ones are new (bought within the year) and so they're probably too new to spring a leak or develop a problem. So, based on my experience, they can last for many, many years (with proper care, of course). For example, I wouldn't drop them from a 2-story building or throw them under a bus. :)
1855134
The one I had before lasted over 5 years. I did have to replace the tube as it broke where it connects to the housing. I just ordered a replacement and with a bit of effort was able to fix it myself. And I am not mechanically.
1082888
I used this photo to figure out if I should get these. I bought these as a replacement for the ones I had damaged and it was fine. They are a bit more modern than the original but folks can't really tell the difference. The tube was ribbed vertically on the original model but these tubes are smooth. Other than that they are good.
2070809
My tube has "original" on it. I purchased it on line and it seems to have a lot of air in the tube which I told the company on line - don't know if it impairs the size of the tube or not. I never got a reply from them. Why do you like the tube without original on it?? Be more specific!
680999
I recommend one!! I bought 3 tubes & only used half of the one I opened. The other tubes are still unopened & I live in a two story home!!
226095
The tube I purchased is still the original aluminum type. Never had cracking though.
1602223
I've had my oldest ones for about 5 years or so, they're in the same condition as when I bought them. I have several, all in mint condition, all get frequent use.
2036796
I have used them multiple times and they seem to be very durable. Of course if you rip them apart every time that you use them anything will wear out in time...