Stainless Steel Tension U Tube Connecting Review

Used to vertically attach a 1" x 8" fiberglass flagpole to the dock pole. Simply place a few pieces in a row to achieve the required strength. In strong winds, the 3x5 flag bends the mast like a fishing rod. Stainless steel clamps hold tight. They are very thin and flexible. You get 20 per box at a fraction of the price of the heavier stainless steel staples.

As mentioned in other reviews these clamps fall short when it comes to attaching a 2" pipe on all four sides ( see photos for a perfect example). Unless you want to create a seal (which might look bad in some situations like mine) you're better off buying another strap that actually fits the 2" pipe. Aside from the sizing issue, I'm very impressed with the quality of these straps. Yes, they are a little flimsy, but that shouldn't be a problem for most uses.

I felt uncomfortable placing 12 inch kayaks on my Kia Soul's factory roof racks. I used 1-3/8" (35mm) chain link railings to build a large platform on top of my car to attach my kayaks to. The 1-3/8" fasteners are at the large Orange Box Store not available, probably due to low demand for such an item. However, it was the right size, material and price (stainless steel for less than $1 each.) They are THIN I got them due to the trouble in folded down the middle, bought 6mm screws for easy…