I'm sorry I didn't get back to you right away. This afternoon will be the first time I use the ratchet straps as we're headed to Pismo Beach oceano dunes this weekend. I know they were great and I've been telling everybody about these ratchets, and that they are the best ratchets I've ever had or even seen at this incredibly great price! They will be put to the test in about 4 hours, so if you want to send me another review tomorrow, I will be gladly and honored the right a great review again! These ratchet straps are great looking, the full shaped S is nothing like I've ever had before, along with the loop straps along with the bag it comes with to put everything in and last but not least a great booklet manual/guide you guys provided! Nothing comes close with what you guys have provided with everything that comes with it for the great low price of about $25 that no other company can't even come close to! Just wanted to say thank you! 💯ðŸ‘

Back in the mid 1990's when cargo or ratchet straps where a new item hanging on pegs at your local wally world, they were extremely well built with thick straps, and the metal used for the buckles where of a heavy gauge. I had a set that with a reasonable measure of care lasted me well over a decade. I'd have them today if they were not stolen out of my truck. That is the standard that I measure ratchet straps by. These days it is impossible to find anything that is on par with those early offerings. Across the board manufacturers have figured out how to squeeze all the quality 'out' of ratchet straps so as to lower production costs down to near nothing. The rare exception seems to be high quality straps that are purpose built for auto transport (cars and trucks), too large to move my motorcycle. I was skeptical to order straps, since I could not see them beforehand, but I was in a pinch and needed to get something soon. I could not spend days running all over town comparing products. Prime's two-day delivery was a reasonable lead time for my situation.

I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of these straps. The strapping material itself is thicker/heavier then most, not paper thin, and appears of good quality. They are of a generous length which proved useful in securing my motorcycle properly. With the long straps I was able to utilize an anchor point that was in an ideal location but did not have ample purchase for the hook. The length of the strap allowed me to loop it around the ideal anchor point and run the strap along the wall to another location that was far from an ideal anchor wise, but easy for the hook to attach to. I have used these straps just one time so far but they did not stretch and allow slack, keeping the motorcycle securely in place during transport.

The single wire hooks (the hooks are made of what most would call 'steel rod' or such but in industry it is called 'wire') are sturdy and their shape is consistent. I secured my motorcycle inside a box truck. The truck box had the typical wooden strips down both sides for securing/tying loads to. A double-wire hook, which is what many of the better quality straps use, is often much too wide/thick for getting into tight spaces. Point-in-case these single wire hooks fit between the box wall and the wooden strip allowing me to double the hook back on the strap to get a more secure hold.

The short straps for looping around the motorcycle frame/handlebars/ tie-down points are of equal quality. They are a must for me as the wire hooks, while coated with rubber, can still bite into and mar chrome and painted surfaces, or dent/deform the material underneath. The straps also allow attachment to points on the motorcycle where the hooks would not fit due to being too large or of irregular shape.

The ratchet mechanisms work well. If a ratchet mechanism is not true and square, it will bind and require force/effort/fidgeting or a tool to release. Extremely frustrating and a time-sink when trying to unload. All four buckles are true and work as expected. The barrels (the center cylinder the straps wind around) are made of a reasonable size material that is superior to most that I have come across.

The carrying bag is made of thin material, but with care it should last. I believe the bag is for keeping the kit together and not intended as a rugged carrying case. I expect rough handling would result in a short life for the bag, but with gentle use should work well preventing straps from wondering off.

I am very pleased with these straps. So much so that I am considering ordering a second set to keep in the truck for use as just ordinary ratchet straps. The first set will be kept with the bike for the occasional transportation need. I believe this strap kit would perform favorable in a side-by-side comparison with other like items.

Giving everything a five star rating that a person likes cheapens the meaning of the 'highest' rating; that is my opinion. I reserve five star ratings for products that go far beyond expectations. I wanted to give this product five stars, but could not. What tripped me up are the ratchet mechanisms. They are stamped from thicker gauge sheet metal then most I looked at, but they fall just shy of my old school mid-90's product comparison standard. While they are adequate, work well, and I expect them to last a good long time, I really wish they were made of a heavier gauge metal as that would give me confidence of an extremely long life with the reasonable abuse that the average person will put them through. With that said, I do expect these straps will be a favorite of mine for a long time to come. I would give a 4.5 star rating if I could.

I suggest watching a few videos before you use these for the first time. There is a right way and wrong way to use them and my first go around was the wrong way. Watched a video, learned I'd loaded them incorrectly and needed to pull more excess strap through the ratchet and they were perfect. I had bought a couple wobbly and very heavy cast iron stoves I need to haul the shipping company. I used rope and elastic straps to get them home but the trip to the shipper was longer so I left them in my truck bed for the couple days it took to get this set in. Once I figured out the proper way to use them I was able to use all 4 to secure them in my truck for the hour trip to the shipper. After unloading the bag they include was handy to store them back in and put underneath my trucks back seat. These will stay with me a very long time and for the price I think they are a quality product and something anyone with a truck needs to have. Ropes and bungee cords are not the best way to strap heavy stuff down and I should have bought these long ago.

These straps appear to be of good solid construction. Like everything these days though made in China.

Good buy.