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Tracking down these roof rack straps

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Created by nosinkanow > 9 months ago, 3 May 2009
nosinkanow
NSW, 441 posts
4 May 2009 1:57AM
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I'm trying to find someone who still sells these straps or know of the manufacturer here in Oz. I love these straps and have had them since the early '80s, I need another pair. The common cam-lock types you see everywhere have nothing on these. So if you know anyone who's got them please give me an hoy. Ta


Cruiser1755
QLD, 235 posts
4 May 2009 10:08AM
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best ever tiedowns - mine are nearly dead too so I am keen to find more

Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
4 May 2009 10:26AM
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I still have mine from the eighties, I believe they were a Mont Blanc (as in roof racks) product.

Might have to auction mine off since they're such an in demand item...any bids..

I've moved on to the heavy duty clip types. So if you really really want them, you can have my old ones...ones a bit shorter, got caught in the whell of a trailer.

sailquik
VIC, 6175 posts
4 May 2009 1:00PM
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nosinkanow said...

I'm trying to find someone who still sells these straps or know of the manufacturer here in Oz. I love these straps and have had them since the early '80s, I need another pair. The common cam-lock types you see everywhere have nothing on these. So if you know anyone who's got them please give me an hoy. Ta





I recon I may have a couple of sets of brand new ones in my shed in a box of old parts somewhere. I thought they were pretty useless. Each to his own I guess. If I can dig them out I will let you know. I think they were cheap Marlin brand so the strap material is probably crap but that would be fixable if you were keen enough.

I prefer the cam grip buckle type.....

nosinkanow
NSW, 441 posts
4 May 2009 4:20PM
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Waiting4wind said...

So if you really really want them, you can have my old ones...ones a bit shorter, got caught in the whell of a trailer.


PM you this arvo. Ta.

nosinkanow
NSW, 441 posts
4 May 2009 4:33PM
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sailquik said...


I recon I may have a couple of sets of brand new ones in my shed in a box of old parts somewhere. I thought they were pretty useless. Each to his own I guess. If I can dig them out I will let you know. I think they were cheap Marlin brand so the strap material is probably crap but that would be fixable if you were keen enough.

I prefer the cam grip buckle type.....


There were two types, same buckle but different straps, one was real thin and ****ty the other as shown in pic was twice as thick, weave gets loose after a few years and the thin one frays on the edges. I had 4 sets of these, I helped my sister move one day and left 3 sets on the sidewalk next to the trailer, went back for them and gooooone. Been looking for replacements ever since. Serves me right for being absent minded. I use 'em for everything. Lurv 'em.

Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
4 May 2009 7:38PM
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nosinkanow said...

sailquik said...


I recon I may have a couple of sets of brand new ones in my shed in a box of old parts somewhere. I thought they were pretty useless. Each to his own I guess. If I can dig them out I will let you know. I think they were cheap Marlin brand so the strap material is probably crap but that would be fixable if you were keen enough.

I prefer the cam grip buckle type.....


There were two types, same buckle but different straps, one was real thin and ****ty the other as shown in pic was twice as thick, weave gets loose after a few years and the thin one frays on the edges. I had 4 sets of these, I helped my sister move one day and left 3 sets on the sidewalk next to the trailer, went back for them and gooooone. Been looking for replacements ever since. Serves me right for being absent minded. I use 'em for everything. Lurv 'em.


Mine must be heavy duty type, they been through the wars and still look pretty good, except for the one that got caught in the trailer wheel.

They have now been promised to a good home......popular items these things...given I've had a few pm's

ka43
NSW, 3105 posts
4 May 2009 7:53PM
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Bugger, I had 400 pair of these things back in the late 80's, early 90's. They were all pink and the pair I had lasted over 20 years. Only chucked them when the rusted solid.
Sold the lot with the business, wish I had of kept them after reading this stuff.

Alfredo
NSW, 78 posts
5 May 2009 12:13AM
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Can they still be bought? and from whom?

I have about 10 of them here the exact ones you have in the photo... I use them for tying down kayaks and windsurf boards... They are sweet... I will see if there are some i can spare to get rid of... You might be that lucky... hahaha

But yes they are good...

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
5 May 2009 7:32PM
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What's so great about them?

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
5 May 2009 7:54PM
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The straps I bought when I got back into windsurfing again are great. They are the anti-theft straps with some metal cabling in the strap. The best thing about them is on windy days they don't get blown around like normal straps do.

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
6 May 2009 1:09PM
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NotWal said...

What's so great about them?


I've got a set of these and are still my main straps that I use, they have been great, but in reality are very old and I think need to replace soon. Great because the straps have just enough stretch, are very strong and the buckles have a very reliable locking action.

I've got the lockable ones too, but only use when I need security as they are a bit painful to use.



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