The washing line (rotary hoist) is a great product. So easy to put up and down and holds plenty of washing. We actually bought this one for my daughter who has just moved house. This is our third purchase of the product in the past 15 years. Our first one was still going strong when we moved house 15 months ago but we left it behind and purchased a new one because we were so pleased with the original. If our new one (now 15 months old) lasts as well as our original it will be money well spent. The line also has the advantage that you can wind it up to catch the maximum wind.