Craig66 said...
One of my mates has lockable metal strap thingy, all good till I pointed out at an Allan key tool would remove racks from roof with the boards attached.
So even the best strap is only as good as the weakest point.
We have been using them for about 3 years now. Locks can get 'sticky' but you learn how to make them work. The straps are very good and are enough it appears to 'deter' random borrowings.
Likes: Strong and secure. Great deterrent!
Getting the longest one I only need one strap to tie down up to 4 boards!
Dislikes: forget board bags - they can still slide the board out the back.
Locks do stick after time.
TIPS:
Any slack at all and the board can be wiggled out. DONT tie down the board around r.rack feet with board outside the feet!
I often lay the strap between the fins at the back to make this harder.
If the lock sticks pull on the webbing to tighten the claps ( play with it - you will get the idea)
Overall 3 thumbs up if you have locking roof racks!
basic but will be very effective
