Review on 🔒 Dakine 12ft Tie-Down Straps with Cam Lock - Pack of 2 by Clint Fick

I've had a pair of these that I've used to attach two windsurfers to my racks for 20 years and they still work great. Recently I was looking for additional straps. All the other brands stocked in hardware stores and big department stores were super thin, lightweight straps and mediocre buckles. I found Dakines at Revain and ordered another pair. OMG the quality is even better than my first pair. Heavy-duty straps and heavy-duty clips. I would trust my life to those belts. Get a pair and it will be a lot easier to tie things to the car than rope. TIPS: Tip 1) This tip is pretty basic but not that obvious when people start using straps. When tying to the trunk, hold the clamp end of the strap and position it about 8 inches higher near the crossbar. Throw the loose end (not a clamp!) over your gear, around the crossbar on the other side of the car and throw it over the gear back to the starting point, then around the crossbar and back to the clamp. Pass the free end through the clip. Now you can use your weight to get down and tighten things up. Secure with a couple of half hooks for insurance. This is much easier than trying to tighten by pulling on the free end. It's probably hard to understand what I'm saying. Excuse me. Tip 2: Most people will try to twist all the straps out of their belts. I contend that a few turns is better. Without twisting, the straps tend to hum and vibrate in the wind, like a reed in a clarinet. Vibrating straps will weaken and wear down your straps over time. Rotation eliminates vibration. Those are great belts!