Not another poll! As i've only ever used the the metal one i can't can't comment on the plastic ones(apart from watering my garden),however,apart from the weight issue,does the Hozelock reel drag down the road when you are pulling the hose or does it stay in place like the metal one.My reel isn't bolted to my van floor in case anyone asks, as i like to position the reel in accordance to the direction of my work,sometimes out of the side door too. If the plastic reel is better,i'll swap my garden hose onto my metal reel.Thanks for any advice in advance.