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Buckle up, because Ben and Lauren have forty minutes up their sleeves…
…and they’re choosing to spend it talking about tie-down straps.
From fail-safe ropes to ratchet straps, our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety. Our hands are tied – this is certainly the most comprehensive conversation on getting your gear together.
Our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety.
Shortcuts
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Tie-Down Straps
03:47 – Fasty Straps and Sea to Summit Bomber Tie-Downs
07:48 – Cam Buckle Tie-Downs
11:27 – Ratchet Straps
16:04 – Fail-Safe Ropes
20:07 – Cost: Rope Vs Straps
21:03 – Logistics of Rope
22:08 – Bungee Cords and Occy Straps
24:51 – Cargo Nets
30:04 – Breaking Strength and Working Load Limit
31:29 – Length and Colours
32:57 – Tightening Mechanism
34:47 – Roof Load Limit Vs Roof Rack Limit
35:45 – Logistics When Loading Up
41:40 – Ben’s Final Notes
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Categories
Products
Sea to Summit Bomber Tie-Downs
Wildtrak Leisure Australia Heavy Duty Bungee Cord
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