so, i've got another rubber air line on its last legs, the rubber all cracked and perished. they're not cheap either, but i guess they do last a few years.
got me thinking though, nylon braided PVC hose? the clear stuff, often sold as air line hose. good idea? bad idea?

£12 for 10m, hardly breaks the bank

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-10m-braided-8mm-14-bsp-nut-tail-air

Rubber hoses are much much nicer to use as they bend. Plastic type stuff is less compliant......

Not had any probs with mine. OK, still got a 20 year old hose that is a bit perished, but another that came from toolstation a good few years ago that is still perfect. Maybe you just got bad ones and were unlucky. Try a different supplier.

I've bought from 2 different places (clarke and silverline, maybe the same manufacturer?) And they last a couple of years. 2 or 3.
At £12 for 10m, I'll try the pvc. Doesnt need to be too bendy really. Really need 15m minimum though, for inflating tyres in the street.
12 quid won't break the bank, but the 60mile round trip to collect adds a fair bit to the price

Air Line , Air Hose High Quality Double Skinned Braided Reinforced V/Flexi 10m H

This is the type i'd buy seems to be plenty flexiable and lasts a long time same as we use all round work

Try and get big bore hose, it's surprising how much of a difference it makes especially over 15m