Smart straps issues
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Smart straps issues
I bought a set of "Smart Straps" "Ratchet X" from wal-fart a few weeks back, and they are one of the worst purchases I have made. I bought them because they had the highest working ratings of any straps there, but in light duty use they have failed horribly. I got two trips out of the first pair, the third strap is about to break, and I haven't even taken the fourth one out of it's package yet. The critical flaw seems to be defective stitching that damaged the webbing. The first one that failed I though it might have been my fault, as it was holding a ramp flat across the deck on my trailer and the car shifted, nudging the ramp. The second one, though, broke while I was doing a fuel stop check. Just lifted the handle a bit, and the whole thing went slack.
Here's a pic of the third one, it didn't fail completely but failed in the same spot as the other two, just holding my lawn tractor in the bed of my truck. Brakes were engaged, and it didn't seem to move at all. I kept my eyes on it and it didn't shift while driving.
I guess the moral of the story is DO NOT BUY SMART STRAPS.
Here's a pic of the third one, it didn't fail completely but failed in the same spot as the other two, just holding my lawn tractor in the bed of my truck. Brakes were engaged, and it didn't seem to move at all. I kept my eyes on it and it didn't shift while driving.
I guess the moral of the story is DO NOT BUY SMART STRAPS.
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Wal Mart will take almost anything back, sometimes without the receipt, especially if they still sell the item. and even if you just get store credit..... be honest, you will eventually shop at wal mart again, so its not like you're wasting money
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Heck even Harbor frieght straps last longer than that.
So who makes good straps?
I have some G-force 10,000 pound ratchet straps for my race car on the trailer. seem pretty good for the last few years. Need new ones soon. ratchets still work great straps are showing wear.
So who makes good straps?
I have some G-force 10,000 pound ratchet straps for my race car on the trailer. seem pretty good for the last few years. Need new ones soon. ratchets still work great straps are showing wear.
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Well, I talked with the VP and general manager of the company, and they are making this right.
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I bought a set of "Smart Straps" "Ratchet X" from wal-fart a few weeks back, and they are one of the worst purchases I have made. I bought them because they had the highest working ratings of any straps there, but in light duty use they have failed horribly. I got two trips out of the first pair, the third strap is about to break, and I haven't even taken the fourth one out of it's package yet. The critical flaw seems to be defective stitching that damaged the webbing. The first one that failed I though it might have been my fault, as it was holding a ramp flat across the deck on my trailer and the car shifted, nudging the ramp. The second one, though, broke while I was doing a fuel stop check. Just lifted the handle a bit, and the whole thing went slack.
Here's a pic of the third one, it didn't fail completely but failed in the same spot as the other two, just holding my lawn tractor in the bed of my truck. Brakes were engaged, and it didn't seem to move at all. I kept my eyes on it and it didn't shift while driving.
I guess the moral of the story is DO NOT BUY SMART STRAPS.
Here's a pic of the third one, it didn't fail completely but failed in the same spot as the other two, just holding my lawn tractor in the bed of my truck. Brakes were engaged, and it didn't seem to move at all. I kept my eyes on it and it didn't shift while driving.
I guess the moral of the story is DO NOT BUY SMART STRAPS.
Putting that aside,you ran the straps in a straight line,and across what appears to be a smooth surface,so it appears that the straps werent well constructed!
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Wouldnt you be better off putting the hook on the end of the strap around both sides of the tie down cleat,rather than the hooks eye over just one end of cleat,since you are loading a couple components in a manner unlike what they may be designed for?
Putting that aside,you ran the straps in a straight line,and across what appears to be a smooth surface,so it appears that the straps werent well constructed!
Putting that aside,you ran the straps in a straight line,and across what appears to be a smooth surface,so it appears that the straps werent well constructed!
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I have two sets of ratchet from Sams. I have a furniture store and use them quite offen. They have lasted me five years and are still ingood shape. Just a little bit more expensive and not available at w-world. I've had others also that didnt last, seems that the ones w the large "S" hooks always fall apart. The ones I have have claw type hooks.
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