Air Hose Reel

[PekingMan]

For those who use reels, what is your take on which style works best.
This style
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00918999000

or this style

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00916340000

Curious to see what everyones opinions are. I'm looking for one that is retractable. I like the look of the second one, but not sure about its usefulness.

[Aces'n'8s]

I got a Task Force 50' of 3/8" hose reel at Lowes for $89.00. Everywhere else they are $120-$150 but under different brand names.

If I had the $$ I would buy to double reinforced hose reel from Coxreels

[High5]

i only have one qd plumbed in my shop that is 4' off the ground. i have two reels hung up in the rafters of my shop that i use for all of my air needs. it is nice not to have to deal with hoses. anyway i have a 25' reel and a 50' reel. one on each end of my 30'x40' shop (10' from each end actually). i would go with 50 footers. the one 50' reel i have is nice because the extra hose sure comes in handy. both of my reels are cheapys that i picked up but they have been working great for a year now.

[BumpyDodge]

The 1st one.

[unimogken]

Check out these ones.

Double Arm Hose Reel w/ 50' Hose 149.95
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=H0612

Hose Reel w/ 50, 3/8" Hose 129.95
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=H0611

No financial interests in the above links.

[Bob1]

I got a 3/8 auto rewind hose reel from of all places...walmart. It was on sale for $50! I think the original price was around 60.