Best 1" ratchet straps?

[4570Man]

The first one that came up for me. 1"x16' x 1000lb WWL $11 & free shipping.

Amazon.com: Keeper 5516 16' Ratchet Tie-Down, 1 lbs. WLL (3 lbs. break strength) Dbl. J Hooks: Automotive

That looks pretty good. I might order a couple for tying down my mower. I usually use 2” straps for most things but I like having a few good 1” straps around. Sometimes the hook on a 2” is just too big.

 

[oosik]

I have no use for 1" straps. I use 2 1/2" commercial strapping and binders. When I put that three foot pipe in the head of the binder and crank it down - nothing is going anywhere.

 

[ch47dpilot]

On a side note how do you keep straps from tearing. I try my best to keep them away from edges but I sometimes can't aviod it. I've used everything from carpet to cardboard. Just looking for other ideas

 

[oosik]

The straps I have come with leather "sliders" - made of heavy boot-strap leather - like a belt loop on your pants only its a foot long - the strap fits thru the slider and the slider can be positioned anywhere along the strap. Will protect the strap when it has to go over a sharp edge.

Each strap has two sliders.

 

[mykleh]

I use an old inner tube I cut into squares and keep in the straps & chains bin.. works on 2" 1" what ever.. plus I'll put them under chains to keep them from rubbing off the paint if they are on something

 

[bcp]

I use short sections of flat water pump discharge hose. Maybe 1.5in, which is a little over 2in when flat. Buy it by the foot at the hardware store. There are several thicknesses. I buy the thicker one.

Bruce

 

[LMychajluk]

Try these from Lockdown - PREMIUM LOCKDOWN RATCHET STRAPS-15 ft Length-BEST IN CLASS 3372 lbs Max Break Strength - BONUS 4 Soft Loop Anchoring Straps - Heavy Duty Tie Downs for Household Goods & Motorized Vehicles - 8 pc Set - - Amazon.com
1500lb WLL

Edit - You can also get tubular webbing wider than your regular strap and slide the strap through for extra abrasion resistance if you need it. Get it anywhere that sells climbing gear, or online for $.65/ft.
Tubular Nylon Webbing 2"
This site also sells custom ratchet straps in various materials, widths, and lengths - Ratchet Strap | Heavy Duty Ratchet Tie Down Straps

 

[BigBlue1]

Try these from Lockdown - PREMIUM LOCKDOWN RATCHET STRAPS-15 ft Length-BEST IN CLASS 3372 lbs Max Break Strength - BONUS 4 Soft Loop Anchoring Straps - Heavy Duty Tie Downs for Household Goods & Motorized Vehicles - 8 pc Set - - Amazon.com
1500lb WLL

Edit - You can also get tubular webbing wider than your regular strap and slide the strap through for extra abrasion resistance if you need it. Get it anywhere that sells climbing gear, or online for $.65/ft.
Tubular Nylon Webbing 2"
This site also sells custom ratchet straps in various materials, widths, and lengths - Ratchet Strap | Heavy Duty Ratchet Tie Down Straps

Thanks. I saw those on Amazon. I don't prefer them because I find the S hooks FAR easier to use than those double-J hooks. Far too often I have to thread an S hook through a hole in the frame of a piece of equipment I need to fasten down. Those double-J hooks don't fit that type of thing. Though if they had S hooks and someone could verify they are as good as the specs suggest this would be a perfect set.

I do appreciate those here who have given first-hand recommendations. I'm going to try a set of the Husky ones that I just picked up today. Man, they have HUGE ratchets though! Will make it way harder to store them in my truck than the other ones I have. But I'll give them a try.

Rob

 

[bdog]

If you guys want good straps look here

Professional Tie Down Systems for Any Vehicle

Or here

PowerTye MFG - Home of American Tie-Downs

Not cheap but made in America and much better than anything I have found at tractor supply, Amazon, etc. You can customize lengths, hooks, strap size etc. I have bought many from both places and have been thoroughly pleased.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Not sure about the best but I will tell you about a set of one inch straps that I have and should get rid of at the flea market sometime. They have these huge plastic handles that while may be great for putting the pressure on absolutely flop around and sag due to the excess weight and bulk. Forget where I picked them up but no wonder they were on a clearance table.