Of course I could have kicked the door hinges or something else, but the point is that I have found this bar to be far more effective than the plastic-tipped alternative jams which have not held up to muster because of weak plastic joints or a too-slippery rubber bottom

(If you've ever had a pool, you know exactly what this system is - and how often those stupid little plastic tabs break off as you're trying to attach the net to the skimmer pole

Worth the price vs. the cheaper plastic jobs.

The construction of the Buddybar seems really solid as opposed to some flimsy plastic versions.

It's easy to justify the price when you compare the quality materials to cheaper plastic models.

This one is better than other similar products because it uses real metal in all of it's construction - no plastic pieces that would easily break w/any amount of real force applied.

We use it on carpet and took turns trying to kick in the door as hard as we could.

The top of the buddybar does not fit under the handle as well as it should.

but my wife another one if this one was stolen of broken (as unlikely as that seems).

and I sleep better knowing it would slow down an

This is s very well made product

Couldn['t be happier with this product.