Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
I am confused by what has happened? What is wrong with a 5 dollar ratchet strap? They are rated to 500-1000lbs static for a 1" strap pending the brand you get. Mine has been on the roof off and on for 2 years, same strap. No degrading of the nylon, no rusting, no problems. The dynamic fail point is much higher.

http://www.ratchetstraps.com/1-x-10-...t-strap-s-hook
What's wrong with it?...Nothing at all.
I got a 2" wide polyester strap, 7000 lb break limit, custom 5' length for my application, in polyester that won't stretch when wet, has UV protection, and rot and mildew resistance, a heavy duty ratchet mechanism, a buckle pad attached so it can't scratch anything, and a great custom pattern for $14 for two (2) of them. I don't mind it being visible and I still prefer to have two systems securing it. It's redundant but I have the stress points dispersed over several areas, possibly making it a bit more secure. I can't help it, it's my Risk Management background I guess.