We have the flexible tube for our garden acquired because we were tired of fiddling with the hose carriage and the endless, unwieldy hose. The Flexible hose is highly recommended !! Easy handling and attachment to the water supply. When the water is turned up, the hose fills and is still to handle well. Without water, the tube contracts as promised and takes very little space. Winters has the hose in our basement, and here we were happy with the small amount of space occupied by the tube. The hand shower is easy to adjust to different spray options. Small questions that we had joined the manufacturers were answered immediately and in detail. We have again a lot of joy in the daily casting and can only recommend the hose every garden owner :-)