People moan alot about the loop.
I have my pole hose tap strapped on to pole, with a loop, and its great.
Takes a bit of getting used to, but after a couple of days, its brill!!!! You learn to work with it, and how to pull your hose about so it doesnt snag.
Better than dragging your tap on the floor as well, will last longer.
And if your holding your tap, chances are you've gotva loop anyway!!