Review on Pro Taper Tie Downs BLACK by Predrag Holman

First I liked the straps, they seemed very well made and certainly have an advantage over the traditional straps with a hook instead of a carabiner. The velcro strap that holds them together is another nice feature, as is a swivel on the hook so you never get tangled. However, during my second trip something unexpected happened to them. As I was pulling away after a long day of riding we hit a small bump and I look back and one of the bikes in my trailer flipped over and fell onto another. After stopping and seeing what happened, I discovered that the metal pivot section had failed, causing the strap to completely detach from the carabiner. Luckily we weren't on the freeway and it fell into the trailer rather than over the edge, but it made me seriously question these straps and their durability. If this had happened on the freeway or to someone with a rear mount, who knows what would have happened. The straps are very good, now every time I use them I am afraid that it will happen again.