Will it rip after short times of consistent use, with fair treatment?
757886
No. These are very well built. My first one lasted over 10 years with rough treatment. Purchased this one as a replacement after my last one was stolen.
714773
Ripping is really REALLY rough. Short answer. No. Cross cuts are about all it is good for.
1492140
My pad has worked every time over a time period of several months. Since it has no moving parts I don't expect it to wear out very soon.
230021
No.It does not rip easily.Good material that work really well.It rips easier than nylon netting because its not nylon,duh.It can be used more than one year also.
181141
In normal usage, I have found no distress to the product. I dropped it down an elevator shaft and it showed no wear. I think a misuse - like using the open blade as a level or for torquing - might damage it. As long as ou are using it for its intended purpose, it is solid.
135601
I never have a problem with ripping. I have got these bags several times. I mail a lot of things...I use these bags for books, CDs, DVDs, and clothes. Good Luck.
1124420
I have not tested that. The longest I have used it for is maybe 15-20 minutes. But that's not 100% shredding the whole time.
1248737
I've had mine for a few months and have used it a lot...sometimes I put too much in, but I've not noticed any gouging. Doesn't it have a 10 year guarantee? AS long as it still works and it's just looks, I personally wouldn't worry until it looks like it might actually be breaking apart. I guess it's just a bid DUNNO from me
151560
absolutely! of course, with normal and repetitive use, the bag just might get the signs of normal wear and tear, but I'm confident it'll hang tough. if not, the company has a SUPER return policy. the owner will reach out to you personally to make sure you're satisfied. where else can you get a guarantee like that!?! you've got nothing to lose.
1380348
Mine has not worn out but I believe simply rinsing with pure water and allowing it to dry completely would allow long periods between uses. For longevity, as long as you can hang the bag in the sun and it's still clear, it works -- no moving parts! The product description says 5 year shelf life, so perhaps that indicates some deterioration in the plastic over time.
929832
I think it will. It probably will not hold up over time if it's handled a lot but with one sheet you can make enough to last a while.
2196625
No. Should last for a long period of time. Many years if maintained properly.
2194582
i was played with it 5 days per week during the last 6 months, only minor flaws on the rubber (comes from hits with the table). If you clean it after each play and with a good storage bag, it may last for years.
403973
I'm not sure - I purchased it for this past Christmas - it made it through then :) - by the looks of it - I'd say it would last indefinitely as long as it's not mistreated.
2200513
Sorry, but I'm not sure. It appears tough enough that it can be easily put on and taken off with sufficient stretch that it won't rip. As for heating it up, I will never know what effect that has !
1685485
Too soon to tell how durable this will be. It's new and barely used...even with a slow leak/getting damp at the seams it will still work for us as we use this for brief stops while traveling.
2247402
It should be fine up until that date, or in my experience some time afterwards. The only way these things go bad is if the packaging is damaged or punctured in some way, or if you leave it for years (months is probably OK).