Ratchet Straps?

[KnurledNut]

@Ryan @NUTTSGT @The Cobbler
A new member named "PowerTye" bumped this thread this morning and posted about their product. I assume it was an official company rep and they had the company logo as their avatar.
I was typing a reply and noticed the post was deleted and looks like their membership was revoked?
The post was self-promoting but I do feel like it was genuine and appeared to be a prompted reply to them being named and recommended in this thread.
Having company reps here as resident members has been beneficial.
Am I missing something or was this a hasty move?
Thanks guys.

Regarding load securement, hard to go wrong with DOT compliant companies like Kinedyne and Erickson. They have to meet standards to maintain certifications. I have tiedowns from both and they are professional quality.

 

[theoldwizard1]

For the frequency of use and the PRICE, I'll stick with HF !

 

[Ryan]

@Ryan @NUTTSGT @The Cobbler
A new member named "PowerTye" bumped this thread this morning and posted about their product. I assume it was an official company rep and they had the company logo as their avatar.
I was typing a reply and noticed the post was deleted and looks like their membership was revoked?
The post was self-promoting but I do feel like it was genuine and appeared to be a prompted reply to them being named and recommended in this thread.
Having company reps here as resident members has been beneficial.
Am I missing something or was this a hasty move?
Thanks guys.

Regarding load securement, hard to go wrong with DOT compliant companies like Kinedyne and Erickson. They have to meet standards to maintain certifications. I have tiedowns from both and they are professional quality.

We don't allow product promotion on the forum unless it's from an established user that we are comfortable with. Sorry man.

 

[WWheeler]

I only do the self-retractable ratchet straps anymore. They are so easy to use and rewind themselves up in seconds after every use. They also self-tension, so if a load shifts while in use they automatically tighten up. Never again will I ever deal with trying to wind up and store, or worse, have a rat's nest of straps I didn't after the last time I used them.

There's now a bunch of brands making self retractables. I don't remember there being many choices 7 or so years ago when I got four Erikson 2" x 6' and four 1" x 10'. They get used a lot, and every time I get a big smile out of seeing them wind tight back up when I'm done.

 

[Bagherra]

I switched to retractable ratchet straps to hold my MC down on my trailer(s).
These for the front:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C2ACBI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

These for the rear:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078MWGD3F/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Read the reviews.
Strap material is very similar to seat belt material.
I remove the S Hook from the short strap and use a carabiner to mount the straps to an eye in the floor of my trailer.
Whatever you decide to buy, get RETRACTABLE Straps!!
Thank me later.
jmo,
.

A friend of mine got these and she loves them! Might have to invest in a set....

 

[liliysdad]

I don’t put much thought into it. I buy 1” straps for general lightweight nonsense whenever I find them cheap. I probably have 30 pair of them, most are the Orange HF models.

I have a couple of pairs of decent 1-1/2 straps I keep in my pickup for general use.


For my flatbed trailer, I use the HF 2” straps. Ratchet strips are disposable, and i treat them as such. I have a set of four that I’ve cut down to be the exact length I need to tie my Jeep.

I have another dozen straps that get used til they give me issues, then get tossed and replaced. I will say I’ve never had a ratchet give me issues, the straps let go long before the ratchets. Sharp corners, sun, etc.

 

[blue-5]

++ mac’s

 

[NoahG]

I’ve always considered load hugger from us cargo control a good value.

 

[cherrybomb]

One of the secrets of using straps and ratchets,is lube on the ratchets.And protecting the webbing,from cuts and chafing. Think of that sleeve material that's on machinery to protect the hydraulic hoses.Its a black corduro.material.If you need to cut it,propane torch the ends to keep from frailing

 

[whateg01]

One of the secrets of using straps and ratchets,is lube on the ratchets.And protecting the webbing,from cuts and chafing. Think of that sleeve material that's on machinery to protect the hydraulic hoses.Its a black corduro.material.If you need to cut it,propane torch the ends to keep from frailing

I keep the cardboard corners from packaging like from when I bought my toolboxes. Cut into shorter lengths and store a few in the tote with the straps. If they get lost or damaged, toss them in the recycle bin and grab another.

I don't lose a lot of sleep over ratchet straps getting damaged though. I consider them to be expendable. I've only really damaged a couple bad enough to be tossed. If the damage is far enough from the hook, I use a hot knife to cut off the damaged and and now I have a shorter strap which comes in handy when I just need a short length as I don't have to coil up 15 feet of excess strap.

 

[KnurledNut]

One of the secrets of using straps and ratchets,is lube on the ratchets.And protecting the webbing,from cuts and chafing. Think of that sleeve material that's on machinery to protect the hydraulic hoses.Its a black corduro.material.If you need to cut it,propane torch the ends to keep from frailing

UV deterioration is something else to be aware of. It affects them rather quickly.

 

[Rinspeed]

@Ryan @NUTTSGT @The Cobbler
A new member named "PowerTye" bumped this thread this morning and posted about their product. I assume it was an official company rep and they had the company logo as their avatar.
I was typing a reply and noticed the post was deleted and looks like their membership was revoked?
The post was self-promoting but I do feel like it was genuine and appeared to be a prompted reply to them being named and recommended in this thread.
Having company reps here as resident members has been beneficial.
Am I missing something or was this a hasty move?
Thanks guys.

The PowerTye straps I have are very high quality and built right here in the USA. Also priced very reasonable at the quality level.




https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8C2JB2?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tarbellb]

The 4 packs (1.5") from Costco are always a smoking deal at $20

If you're moving heavy stuff the upgrade to US made commercial straps is worth the extra dough

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

The PowerTye straps I have are very high quality and built right here in the USA. Also priced very reasonable at the quality level.




https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8C2JB2?tag=atomicindus08-20

The PowerTye are very nice units. The webbing is really soft and pliable compared to others I've had. Even better, they are actually Made in USA vs the other brands on Amazon that try to fool you into thinking they are Made in USA. PowerTye has killer sales on their website from time to time, which is where I've bought mine.

 

[L.Cheapo]

++ mac’s

I've always recommended Mac's.

Until my last order. Total disaster. I won't get into the details unless someone really wants them.

Suffice it to say, I found out later Colin (the founder) sold out to private equity and well, that explains it.

My next order will 100% NOT be Macs. Which is a shame, as I really liked their products.

 

[tarbellb]

I've always recommended Mac's.

Until my last order. Total disaster. I won't get into the details unless someone really wants them.

Suffice it to say, I found out later Colin (the founder) sold out to private equity and well, that explains it.

My next order will 100% NOT be Macs. Which is a shame, as I really liked their products.

Of course we want details

 

[L.Cheapo]

Of course we want details

Long story short: My order was short one item. Box arrived in perfect condition. I called and explained, the lady on the phone said she'd email me a solution the next day. Next day I get an email with a tracking number. Great. Item arrives, all is well, or so I thought...

Weeks later, they sent me an invoice, telling me I owe them money. Turns out they're billing me for shipping me the item they shorted. Not for the item, just the shipping. I replied to the email in detail, explaining how this was their mistake and I'm not paying for it.

The next day they charged my credit card without my authorization for the amount of the shipping. When I got the alert from my card company, I called customer service at "Macs" (actually the conglomerate called Motis Mac's now operates under). The lady told me she would take care of it. It never did get taken care of. I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company and I won the dispute.

For this reason I will no longer patronize Mac's, and can no longer recommend them.

 

[Rinspeed]

Even better, they are actually Made in USA vs the other brands on Amazon that try to fool you into thinking they are Made in USA.

Like the Rhino USA straps that are actually made in China.

 

[KnurledNut]

I went down the ratchet strap rabbit hole years ago and after talking with several company representatives I found out that most of the ratchet handles are imported. Some of the companies promoting USA were referring to the strap material only.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Like the Rhino USA straps that are actually made in China.

Yep, that's the one that comes to mind.

 

[rocksnstumps]

Like other items that just don't last as long as they used to, I was finding out that my blue jeans seemed to be always getting holes in the knees or tears after a year or so. So I started cutting off the bottom 1 ft or so of each pant leg and using them as sleeves for straps and also around axles to protect the paint when chaining my tractor down. I stick to chains and binders on vehicles and tractors.

PS: Finally gave up on buying more jeans and went to Duluth Trading Co cargo style pants.