DORSAL Surfboard Tie Down Straps - 15 Ft Roof Rack for Surf, Kayak, SUP, Black 2 Pack

APPLICATION: I got these to transport my 11.5' kayak across the United States, route 40 from Southern CA to Northern VA. I had to tighten these straps only twice during a week-long trip of driving at up to 70MPH in high winds and rain. PROS: Quality components, great design from the straps to the cams, and plenty of length to ensure utility. When combined with my Thule straps, kept my kayak snug and secure over 3500 miles. For local trips (100 miles or less) I will use these exclusively and will buy another set as a backup. The straps have not faded in sunlight and performed great in heavy rains and wind. Top notch. CONS: None for my application. OVERALL: Great straps that held snug and a permanent addition to my tie-down box in my Jeep. I will buy another set of these as a backup. Outstanding.

I've owned other straps before and these are my favorite ones. The reason why is simple. The technology used to hold the straps are going to be the same with many other companies. The gator style straps are relatively cheap and strong. The straps themselves are not going to change much from one manufacturer to another. perhaps the thickness may vary but the difference is likely to be inconsequential unless you're hauling something really heavy or had massive amounts of wind drag. I carry my board on my roof like everyone else and sometimes ill carry to or three. this strap works fine for that. Ive also used this to carry some rugs on my roof also. The reason i prefer these over other similar straps is a quarter cent difference. the little piece of nylon under the clamps. This time difference keeps me from scratching up my car overtime i go to tie and untie my boards. Yes i know that there are others that also have protection against that. I also like that my sea to summit straps have this feature. Theirs padding is better quality and looks nicer, but in my opinion that really isn't necessary or more beneficial than the simple strip of nylon. Great straps to tow around your board. i highly recommend it. i like the longer length of these (too much > not enough). if not these the sea to summit ones are also very nice.

Used to strap my paddleboard on top of my vehicle. Worked great! Very sturdy and plenty of length. Good price too. Definitely recommend.

These straps are long enough to accommodate either a kayak OR a canoe on top of your car. The buckles seem sturdy and the padded buckle protector keeps your car/boat from scratches. Compared to the Thule brand my gf uses, these straps seem thin -the webbing is way lighter and a looser weave. I don't think this really matters because the straps aren't undergoing that much tension. The biggest downside to a lighter strap is that after one season the tips are starting to fray. I will likely use an old knife heated over a flame to re-cauterize them. All in all, a good deal if you don't mind cauterizing the tips once in a while.

These are versatile for many uses, used to secure surfboard, sup boards, mattress to the roof of vehicle to transport. They are strong and easy to use. The length is very long for many uses and easy to strap down anything.

I’ve trusted these straps with surf boards, coolers, mattresses, plywood, you name it! These are trusty and sturdy. I regularly drive 70-90 minutes to surf in a 75 mph traffic zone with a long board on top of my roof rack with one of these straps and it doesn’t budge at all. I personally cut each end diagonally and then burn it with a lighter to make it less easily frayed at the end and more easy to put through the wrench strap

these are decent tie downs, but please note the ends are metal and not encased. They will likely ding your car up if you throw them over the roof like I do, I had to buy a different one

cool thing. I recommend it to all surf lovers. strong and reliable and most importantly they tighten quickly.

Straps my board right to the roof of my car. Easy to use and very secure.

These tie downs are great, they look and feel good. The buckles are made of a coated steel, the springs are strong on the buckles and when locked down onto the strap they left me feeling confident that they would remain tightly closed when transporting my kayak. Each strap is super long leaving plenty of excess for tying the loose end for extra security. The extra padding behind the buckle protects your canoe, kayak etc from scratches that could be caused by the buckles in transit. I am really pleased with the quality and length of these straps.

Great set. I'm using it to tie kayak to cross bars and it works perfect. I was concerned that kayak might move but when tied properly they hold perfect. I bought set of straps and pads and set works perfectly.

Excellent product. Really strong straps with great buckles and cushioning under the buckles. Fantastic value.

Nothing to dislike really - if you don't like the price don't buy otherwise you get what you pay for.