What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wear this around my waist on trail runs and just shorten it up with the slider when we hit a busy stretch near the trailhead. The Talon Clip has held strong through a full season of daily runs, and the padded handle makes hand carrying comfortable on the days I need more direct control."Ruffwear built the Crag EX Leash for the person who never knows exactly how a walk or run will unfold, whether that means holding it by hand through a crowded park or clipping it around the waist for a hands-free trail run. Extend it to six feet for open, relaxed ground, then shorten it up with the metal slider the moment the trail narrows or the crowd thickens. The swiveling Talon Clip provides a strong, secure connection that holds up run after run, while the reinforced side-release buckle makes waist wear simple to adjust on the move. An accessory loop keeps pick-up bags or small gear within reach, and reflective webbing adds visibility for early mornings and late evenings. It is one leash built to adapt to however the day actually goes.