Locking flex head ratcheting wrenches vs fixed head ratcheting wrenches

[s45]

Hey guys, I want to buy a set of flex head ratcheting wrenches but have heard the heads on them get floppy so now I'm thinking would buying a set of locking flex head ratcheting wrenches be better? Are there any cons with the locking ones?

I don't really care about the open ends as I'm planning on buying a set of Wright Grips later on so would be better if they were double box end but I don't think I've even seen double box end locking flex head ratcheting wrenches before. Can someone please recommend me a good set of these kinds of wrenches? Assuming they even exist.

I'm looking to spend no more than $200 CAD and I don't need 20 different sizes, a few common ones would do. Also, I don't want those really long handle ones either.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[KnurledNut]

VIM DDF100

 

[JWC86]

I have both locking and non-locking versions. I greatly prefer the non-locking. The locking ones are super floppy when not locked and I often bump them from locked to un-locked. It’s very rare that the lock is actually a advantage. If I lost my set of locking flex heads I wouldn’t replace them.

Since I assume your in Canada I would look at these. They are the same as the gear wrench wrenches which are quite good, especially for the price.

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www.canadiantire.ca

 

[s45]

VIM DDF100

They look pretty nice but I think they would cost a lot to ship here.

I have both locking and non-locking versions. I greatly prefer the non-locking. The locking ones are super floppy when not locked and I often bump them from locked to un-locked. It’s very rare that the lock is actually a advantage. If I lost my set of locking flex heads I wouldn’t replace them.

Since I assume your in Canada I would look at these. They are the same as the gear wrench wrenches which are quite good, especially for the price.

General PDP Template

www.canadiantire.ca

Don't non locking ones eventually start flopping around too though? I read reviews from people complaining about bumping the mechanism on the locking ones as well which *****. And yah I saw that set and was going to pick it up but backed out cause I was worried they would eventually get floppy.

 

[Fedwrench]

Some locking ones are pretty bulky.
I like these: https://sptoolsusa.com/collections/...g-gear-drive-wrench-sets-flex-head-metric-8pc

They're not perfect as there isn't an 18mm size available and they're not exactly cheap.
I also like these:

10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench | Mountain | 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM

Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench auto tools, automotive, tools, autobody tools,

www.toolsource.com

The only drawback to these is that there's no fixed boxed end.
I actually prefer the non locking style.

I don't care for the VIM set pictured in post#2 because, it omits 16 & 18 mm and the wrenches lack a fixed boxed end. They're pretty close though to being a nice set.

 

[Wamsutta]

This is the set I would get if I needed any, but I'm sure glad I don't need them!

 

[s45]

Some locking ones are pretty bulky.
I like these: https://sptoolsusa.com/collections/...g-gear-drive-wrench-sets-flex-head-metric-8pc

They're not perfect as there isn't an 18mm size available and they're not exactly cheap.
I also like these:

10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench | Mountain | 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM

Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench auto tools, automotive, tools, autobody tools,

www.toolsource.com

The only drawback to these is that there's no fixed boxed end.
I actually prefer the non locking style.

I don't care for the VIM set pictured in post#2 because, it omits 16 & 18 mm and the wrenches lack a fixed boxed end. They're pretty close though to being a nice set.

First set is too expensive and has fixed ends. The 2nd is interesting but don't really get the point of that design. Also, why do you want a fixed end on these wrenches? They are not like the long handle aviation ones which make sense having a fixed end to break bolts loose but I doubt the box ends on these will be that useful considering you won't be able to get much leverage on them anyways.

This is the set I would get if I needed any, but I'm sure glad I don't need them!

I can't afford these lol.

 

[s45]

What do ya'll think of this set? Are they Junk? BANG 4 BUCK Metric Ratchet Wrenches