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

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.

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.

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.

These were the cheapest I could find that have extra covering to cover buckle. It barely (but completely) covers the buckle, would have preferred a bit of extra webbing, but they also sewed on a layer of neoprene. so I'm happy. It is not super-heavy webbing, but appears adequate to lash my windsurf equipment onto my sedan roof when my SUV is unavailable. Along with pipe insulation or pool noodle you can make a cheap secondary car rack for $20. Also no need for rope for household purchases that I have to put on roof, throwing away the Xmas tree etc. Should have bought this a long time ago.

Light weight but durable with plenty of strap to secure my paddle board!

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

I've been using these straps for around 7 months now, and I love them! They are very sturdy and durable, and the padding behind the metal piece offers a great layer of protection for my board. I use these to strap my 11 foot paddleboard to the roof rack of my small SUV, and they seem to do the job just fine! I opted to buy these before I bought an expensive paddleboard rack for my car, and I am so glad I did. For a fraction of the cost, these straps securely attach my board to my vehicle and are super easy to use. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a cost-effective alternative to transport their SUP, and I will definitely buy more of these if my set ever wears out!

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.