Help Deciding on Long Handle Wrenches

[Josh G]

Been looking at long handle wrenches and got it narrowed down to two
1)Mountain (MTNRM6) 5 Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set
http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-MTNRM6-Universal-Reversible-Ratcheting/dp/B00DDO1DPG/ref=pd_sim_469_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=31zbgzmhmuL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0MKPR5RDPZBTJVT49GC9

2)GearWrench 85988 12 Piece Set Metric XL GearBox Ratcheting Wrench
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-85988-Metric-GearBox-Ratcheting/dp/B000T8WFBU/ref=pd_bxgy_469_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VD0TDJ0HAN2W59J9J6P

Thoughts???

Personally I’m leaning toward the gearwrench. The only advantage to the other set is the flex head which can be nice. The reason I like the gearwrench is…
1) It’s an actual name brand, maybe not the best but I can at least trust their warranty.

2) It has a fixed box end. Since these wrenches are long and for lots of torque I don’t see how you can not have a fixed end to break fasteners loose.

3) I like the fact that the gearwrenches aren’t dual sizes on one wrench…that just bothers me.

4) The gearwrenches look more comfortable since you don’t have a flex head in your hand as you’re using the other side.

But seriously I hate to underestimate how nice flex heads can be when you actually need it…what do you guys think (I know Matco has the perfect set with a flex only on the ratchet end but I can’t afford that).

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[Lee Ann]

I’d go with the double flex head set by Mountain. I have a similar set offered by Matco and they are lifesavers. The flex head lets you reach fasteners that are arranged in odd orientations. Having the double ends, you get more bang for your buck, imo.

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