Stiff tape measure

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I have a Stanley 5m leverlock tape measure. I love the leverlock function (tape stays put when pulled out) but it flops around if extended more than 1m. I don't know if it needs to be wider or stiffer.

Can anyone recommend a tape measure that doesn't flop around uselessly when up ladders trying to measure stuff?

FWIW I have a leica disto laser measure for long distances.
 
stealthwolf said:
I have a Stanley 5m leverlock tape measure. I love the leverlock function (tape stays put when pulled out) but it flops around if extended more than 1m. I don't know if it needs to be wider or stiffer.

Can anyone recommend a tape measure that doesn't flop around uselessly when up ladders trying to measure stuff?

FWIW I have a leica disto laser measure for long distances.
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This one has a 4m standout if you need shorter than the one above.
https://www.toolstation.com/stanley-fatmax-xtreme-tape-measure/p70249
 
The tapes with the longest stand-out are Stanley FatMax - the only thing stiffer is either a folding boxwood rule or one of those zig-zag rulers so beloved of German carpenters
 
I found this thread as I'm looking for an answer to this exact same question:

stealthwolf said:
Can anyone recommend a tape measure that doesn't flop around uselessly when up ladders trying to measure stuff?
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Any advance or update on the Fatmax recommendation? I tend not to lose/tread on/saw through mine, so not bothered if it's pricey - just looking for one where the tape doesn't fold down, twist, etc.
 
They all flap whatever they say about standout, fat max better than many

Blup
 
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