Best & Worst Equipment tie down straps ever made and how NOT to use a ratchet strap

How NOT to use a tie down strap. Equipment Falls off trailers & is lost on the roads every day. Because Most tie downs or ratchet straps are cheap junk and used the wrong way. I review the best and worst straps ever made and show you how to use them.
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[@adamalbert5348]

would be a great addition to my 14 year old son's business. He has started it all on his own and loves watching your channel.

[@gordowg1wg145]

The one that broke was already badly frayed - dangerous and not suprised it broke. Tip - check out your local hire place for old 'layflat' hose - two inch stuff makes really good protection for straps that run over edges. Cut it into foot long lengths and then cut down the middle of a side, so it has a flat "c" section. The cut makes it easy to slip around the straps when they are in place, and over the corners/edges, then just need to tighten the straps down.

[@bmfilmnut]

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful! The funny thing is that after hauling my very heavy cruiser motorcycle thousands of miles, I got the bright idea to have a strong flexible link in the strap. At first, I couldn't find any existing product like that and I thought I had a good enough idea to actually patent it. I did one more search and came up with Shockstraps. One of the things I really like about this is that even if the flexible link brakes, you still have the strap to back it up. That's something I hadn't thought of. I definitely have to order some of these. Thanks again!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Bob, appreciate it !

[@hemijohn03]

Love the reviews. Lots of us use straps everyday, they are very convenient. However I do have to say that any time I can I use chains and binders.

[@giuseppes8792]

Good way on demonstrating what goes on with those straps under load. I’ve used plenty to strap equipment/wrecked vehicles and noticed you’ll have to think on how the product you have strapped down will handle. A few factors come to mind, driving down at hwy speeds could have an affect(wind can add more on the working load), driving over potholes/speed-bumps/coming to a complete stop abruptly and from a dead stop hitting the gas hard. Another thing to keep in mind, when your straps have a slit in the material that compromises the working load limit and you clearly shown what happens under the load. Learning a lot from your channel and made me laugh on a few. Great work and thanks for all these videos.

[@Cam_M87]

Camera operators dont have microphones and there's a reason for that.

[@VestigialHead]

LOL. You noticed that too huh.

[@maltesecross761]

Good news Stan. I quit the shitty corner cutter job and got accepted into the union as a journeyman. Thanks for the inspiration man, happy holidays and please keep doing what you do.

[@807paperclip]

Hope you're staying warm out there in the midwest. And I notice that you did feed the strap through the ratchet correctly. Good Job!!!!

[@user-io3hy4zb4s]

I love those things. I'll have to order some and tell a Farmer friend of mine about them. He was just saying how he always has to stop 5 miles after tightening a load down to retighten it. Good video subject.

[@mboensch100000]

Looks like it is time for a new cameraman.

[@MrDollainc]

Facts

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Frankly, any strap NOT made in china would probably be worth it. And grade 8 bolts....

[@whistledawg7206]

China=shit

[@brandoncaldwell95]

Whistle Dawg Depends on the item. not everything is bad.

[@kylegrindstaff7068]

Love the video but dint like the kid talking all the time

[@Dirtmonkey]

LOL Thanks!

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I also have issues with straps, I go back and forth to Florida a few times a year usually loaded down with fishing gear and the such, never seems to fail when at a gas stop or pee break I check my load only to find one or more straps loose. I believe I may have lost an expensive trolling motor because of it, I didn't see it come out but it sure was gone at the next stop.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I was kinda eventually doing what that strap does, if you want something tarped, strapped down or otherwise secured just do and use what professional Truckers do, which I was using multiple solid rubber bungees that I would get at truck stops in series with my straps, no more loose straps, but I would have to replace the bungees on a regular basis as they developed splits.

[@jenky1044]

I'm going to have to try out those new straps. The red strap broke on that "self coiling" one, because you put the hook back on the strap itself ...that's not how you use straps unless they have a loop or a hook design for it. ** If D.O.T. catches you're doing that with equipment over the road, they'll show you the difference on paper.

[@rodrik]

How cool is that. Almost lost a boat when my strap came loose. Needed one of these.

[@jacobz3400]

Finally a quality made, serviceable strap.

[@traviskuntzmann7611]

Those look good. I wounder how well they will hold up. I was told by a old trucker to put a slight twist in your strap and it'll prevent it from flapping in the air.

[@KEEPERBJr]

thanks Dirt for the new strap. i had lost my boat off my trailer, the main strap that went across the back of the boat broke the back of the boat came off the trailer

[@kkknotcool]

Drum strings is right. You pull leather over a hollow cylinder of wood and tighten the leather down with string. Those strings are drum strings.(also they need to be crazy tight.)

[@hampholloway405]

I would love to have a couple when i have my car on the trailer.

[@davidfreeman4625]

Someone came up with a mechanism where you could load the strap from the side rather than have to pull yards of unused strap through the mechanism. Anyone know what happened to that idea? Having bolts instead of rivets must make repairs a lot easier when needed.

[@sky2051969]

I have a landscape company and have yet to find a ratchet strap that’s worth the money. These shock straps look to be the real deal. Need to invest in some of these. Great job shock strap.

[@jacksonk5308]

Never woulda thought I’d watch a 16 minute video on ratchet straps.. but here I am.

[@oldmanSturzl]

Horror fraught straps 4 life!!!! Lol, every time I buy good straps they seem to find their way into my buddies' trucks. I carry cheap decoys just to lend people.

[@atheaonpayne6863]

Evan Sturzl , I do the same.

[@VestigialHead]

+Evan Sturzl I never get it when people say things like this. No problems with loaning it to a friend. But how could you forget who you loaned it too? Just contact them a few days later and ask for then to return it. If they do not return then send them a bill for the replacement. If they ignore that then you need to have a serious discussion with them. It may be they should no longer be your friends.

[@jimyoder7381]

Love this video, it has opened my eyes to a new alternative. Tired of straps coming loss during transprot.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome!!

[@gregorychakar252]

Shock straps would be great! No more losing loads on the highway! Great vid Stan still loving this series so far!!!

[@fk319fk]

I was watching your video and remembered that when I strap things down, after a mile or two, I pull over and cinch the straps. I always assumed it was my load shifting. I really liked watching this comparison video.

[@BrookMarceline]

Love you channel your bit on how to deal with all the haters really helped me through my day today and gave me a second wind through the work day. maybe I can convince my boss to convert over to this strap at our business

[@fredgill9371]

Brook,please send your address to receive 2 of our ratchet straps versions:[e-mail]

[@jakelayton7095]

I saw these awhile ago, tried the spring loaded ones and wasn't to pleased. Definitely gotta try some these ASAP!

[@johnhdavis6876]

would like to see strapping of attachments to trailer than two trees, but I see your point. I'd like to get a few of those new ones your demonstrating.

[@tallens5280]

Great idea...surprised nobody thought of it sooner.

[@wsmcmc3864]

Let's face it. Put a D ring on each end of one of those shock assemblies. Sell those in sets of 12 with 4 each color coded for a different working stress. You could then use any combination of shackles, straps or chains that you like. These are awesome for taking up the temporary slack created by an equipment trailer flexing and twisting. The trailers are long planks of steel and wood that will always flex. This saves both chains and straps from the destructive energy.

[@neoblackwolf69]

I'm disabled I have a hobby- tractor work I only do it once every other month and I was driving down the road with my tractor and the tractor almost jumped off the trailer do to my straps I'm going to be getting chains and ratchets wish I had a set of what you were showing here.

[@neoblackwolf69]

@therockkkkher I am enraged about life and so much more you can't possibly understand.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Polyester deteriorates in sunlight--nylon does not (or at least nowhere near as fast). Nylon is also about three to four times as strong. Chafing gear on sharp edges is common sense. You could use steel cable or chain if you want to drop the stretch. Of course some elasticity is desirable withstand shock loads. I would like to see some coating to slow down corrosion as well. Grade eight deteriorates if it is rusted like other steels. Good topic. Take care. Doug

[@fredgill9371]

Douglas, please send your address to receive 2 of our ratchet straps versions:[e-mail]

[@MichaelRei99]

And yes these guys are correct we don’t tune in to hear the cameraman chime in. It only subtracts from the video.

[@aaronsbarker]

I use and swear by the orange ANCRA extreme 2" straps for securing the ~300 boats I haul every year. They are stiffer and more durable than the usual yellow straps. The ratchet ends also store with the hooks around the handles making them much easier to pack up without looking like hell. I store the straps separately with the hooks out so that I can throw the coiled strap over the boat without risk of the hook doing damage. Three other good tips- 1.) Leave a half twist in any strap that is exposed to air flow. That simple half twist keeps the strap from oscillating in the wind and chafing itself (and your load) to death. 2.) Tuck the end of the strap into the ratchet to keep the end from chafing and to cut the amount of excess strap you have to stow in half. (those Ancra straps can also be folded up and tucked into the handle to keep them stowed. 3.) Most ratchet handles also have a safety latch that engages when the handle is fully closed. It locks the ratchet pawl into posistion so that is cannot back out and unreel the strap. ALWAYS make sure that safety latch is engaged.

[@aaronsbarker]

And at $20-30 apiece, they are much more affordable. www.cargoequipmentcorp.com/2-x-27-ANCRA-X-Treame-Ratchet-Strap-with-Flat-Ho-p/a572784x-12.htm

[@crazyjeep]

I like the idea. Not a lot of shopping options out there. I looked on eBay but most sellers don't have a pic of actual product with a vague description.

[@robertpowell2012]

I understand totally. I also have a box full of crappy straps and have been looking for something much better. I have at least 6 sets of 2" straps on my truck. Great video!

[@Grakoham]

Pretty cool. I notice they have that safety strap that bypasses the flexible part in case it fails.

[@backtobasics4500]

Just purchased a 10,000 tractor and have been looking for straps for tie downs, these would be great.

[@WaitYouCanSeeMe]

My dad, and I, would love these.

[@treadlightlyservicesllc.1930]

These look very well made, we use Erickson brand straps, but they always break. We need these in our shop.

[@Jethrobodine75]

Cool video. I don't need any straps, just enjoy watching.

[@otel680]

You guys are a hoot, I should try them out, always looking for a better strap. Thanks guys.

[@melvinschmecklebak3766]

They all work, but this new variety with the tension maintainer will help if your strap slips a bit on the load. Testing has shown they are quite strong. Keep them out of the sunlight since I think the UV screws the strap

[@jomiller2095]

Shock strap looks perfect for my motorcycle trailer. Thanks

[@austinmagruder5267]

I've needed a video like this for a long time I'm always having problems with ratchet straps, thanks for the video

[@dmkays]

I enjoy your videos but this video demonstrates a very compelling reason to secure your loads with good old fashioned rope.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Daniel !

[@wrcboathauler]

Btw, the reason that strap broke was call valgus stress, straps are designed to pull straigt, when you hook it to itself, wrapped around the tree, its got a side load pulling, the valgus stress is where the weak point is, they're not designed to be hooked to themselves especially with a side pull

[@amw3521]

Those shock straps look pretty neat, wonder if they will hold up over time....

[@chadotten9180]

Stan i watch your videos all the time your tips are so useful for my landscaping business

[@welderboy525]

Those straps are awesome. Will definitely be purchasing some myself

[@Pureservize1]

Nice video Stan. I as well find that the nylon ratchet straps stretch or loosen. I always check that they are tight whenever I stop because I know they loosen up no matter how tight I make them.

[@Spicoli1Bilek]

If you would like to know the proper way and proper equipment to use when strapping down your load JJ Higgins has wonderful information on their website or you can also take the JJ Higgins load securement test which I am required to take it work because I work on tractor trailers first of all those two straps I should say most of those two straps that you were using are nowhere near spec to hold the equipment that you have you haven't said what equipment you use to hold with them but I can only assume that you are over rating you're strapped for the equipment that you are tying down and as far as the air in the tires yes that is what causes your straps to loosen as the equipment bounces up and down on the trailer the tires lose air pressure loosening the load you really need to take the test or at least check out their website

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the info!

[@krissswanson]

love the shock idea. Probably keeps them tighter than a normal ratchet.

[@drizzle335]

I was always taught to pull over around fifty miles in my journey and check the straps or dogs. It’s a good rule no matter what strap or binders you are running.

[@dakotaellingson7488]

On black Friday fleet farm has great 3 ,in rachet straps for half off. I go though a lot of straps. Thanks Stan

[@stephenlee6861]

Bit of thought went into them . They look like they are built well

[@pfcajwatkins]

That is amazing I am sick and tired of straps that no matter how hard you strap them down they still come undone.

[@anotherchavez]

I was a transportation specialist in the Air force. That shock strap would have worked great with our tie down systems. WANT!

[@maddog9639]

Gotta love the hook/soft strap end termination....so more slipped "S" hooks!

[@BeardedLawnGuy]

Looks good. The shock is an interesting concept.

[@tylersvideoproduction8603]

The shock straps look super cool. I would not mind at all getting one sent to me!

[@francomarano715]

Where are they made? Looked on their website no info, I would get a set of they are made in us.

[@fredgill9371]

ShockStraps are made in Taiwan and the US. We are working with the military on a US made version but the ratchet will still have to come from Taiwan.

[@AceMon2005]

As a professional CDL flatbedder I've used ratchets from Kinedyne, Exaloy, US Cargo Control, ect and never had a problem. Put a half twist in each end the keep the wind from beating them up, check them every time you stop, and they're fine. No need for this Fisher Price looking strap.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

I like the concept of these shock straps . I have not seen them in my area . And I'm always in need of tie down straps to secure loads . If they work as good as I think they will . They will be the to go to straps for most of your needs .

[@mikep2629]

Wow, they look great. Could have definitely used those in the past. Don't know how many of those regular straps snapped on me just while tightening them

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

I love this video!!! I've had such a problem with my straps add they age. I'm going to go out and buy some now.

[@MCCORMICK10202236]

I want a set. I've had gone through a lot of straps. But those poly straps are way better. That shock thing is really cool though! Thanks for showing the torture test.

[@briandodson947]

They look very nice and well built.

[@FireGy106]

Those are awesome! I’m going to definitely look into those. My regular straps constantly loosen up. Thanks for another awesome informative video!

[@johnfilbrun3697]

Nice features I've never seen on the straps before thanks for sharing

[@matthewkrall1774]

would love to try some of those straps looks like they would be great for cars that are hard to tight when hauling

[@jebediahperry1001]

I don’t know about where u are but hear in Canada all straps used on commercial vehicles have to have a load tag on them and if u are caught by dot with a strap without that tag or even a tear or fray on them u can be polled off the road for it

[@Danielsmith-ct3kj]

Smith’s snowplowing & lawncare ... I need these

[@xmdbd552]

I have a love hate relationship with my straps as well. These look like the best ever. Thanks for sharing

[@TheATVboy17]

Interesting to see how they would hold up.

[@jasonhuff868]

Will have to give those straps a try, Seem like a decent product.

[@lukeschneider9315]

Seen those before, they look like a great system. I feel like I overtighten my ratchet straps because I don't want them to come loose. In doing so I bend and warp what I'm fastening in my truck bed

[@UTubeGoNSoft687]

As much I love ratchet straps. It's because ur in the winter.i was partying with my friends the other night ago and when i saw this video i showed then it they was satisfied.The way I was looking at it just use multiple ratchet straps, cause if ur just using 2 or 3 over ur frozen load just use multiple and ur good.

[@jamesl5010]

Your Product testing skills are Skilled by Experience! Keep them coming with out them I wouldn't have ever seen them.

[@chevyon37s]

Another huge problem with straps coming lose is people actually pull too much slack out of the ratcheting mechanism. So then you can't get a full wrap and a half or two wraps of webbing on the winch part of the ratchet and the webbing ends up slipping out. And keep them clean... when dirt and grit gets into the webbing it actually starts cutting the straps apart from the inside and they break much easier.

[@donraesler6995]

would love to try them out. I am a volunteer search and rescue member in Kelowna BC Canada and we are all ways looking for the best products to tie down our atv,utv,snowmobiles. would love a chance to test them out. Don

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Awesowome! Definitely could use some of these shock straps when hauling wood and equipment through the woods! Where can they be purchased?

[@davidjohnson4682]

Looks good, I had chains snap from shock

[@maryhubbard3902]

I wish I had a set of shock straps they look like they would work great.

[@1134Bigguy]

Great idea! I love it when people find a way to improve and old standard.

[@msnowman]

Never heard of Shock Strap before. Looks promising I'll have to check them out.

[@chris05774]

those would be great for strapping my small tractor down. great vids

[@johnbrown4640]

I really like that strap but for heavy equipment you just cant beat chains and binders

[@johncavanaugh7702]

I'm not familiar with urethane, but looks like it retains stretch and doesn't get brittle in cold weather.

[@loganp7043]

They look nice will definitely look into these when buying new straps

[@tylerleslie3178]

I'd love to test these things out on the stuff that we strap to the top of our fire engines.

[@blackcummis]

Just bought 4 of the self winding ones last night

[@codystark8062]

Cool concept. Would like to give them a try for myself.

[@jesseallen3121]

I am game in trying those shock straps out!

[@quazorgemash]

Most everyone pulls all of the slack they can before they start tightening. What needs to happen is to have a little slack and then start ratcheting. The reason being is because the strap needs to overlap itself in the ratchet in order to provide a strong and secure tension.

[@grantbradley7410]

I would really like a set of those Shock Straps!

[@MattN03]

I really like the looks of the Shockstraps and would love to try a set to tie down my commercial ZTR, SxS, and tractor! Thanks for doing these vids!

[@MaverickandStuff]

I have hooked snow plow springs to keep straps tight before. It is hard to find good straps.

[@B.rad88]

Those new straps look awesome.