Locking Roof Rack Straps

[TomKat]

Just wanted to pass this info along to everyone out there. A Buddy of mine turned me on to these locking roof rack straps that are 16ft  long and are only about $35 for two, from lowes. Most other lockable straps are almost $100. I just got a pair.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_362449-50881-61258_?fromStore=true

[jd]

I got a set of these or something similar from Home Depot.  Then I found a set that was 9ft.  Much easier to deal with when threading the strap through the locking mechanism than the longer tie down.

[Surfer44]

The ones for $100.00 have stainless steel cable in them and also lock. It just makes it a little harder for them to steal the boards IF they have bolt cutters.
Just checked Lowes site and the ones you mentioned ALSO have steel cable in them.
Great buy! I wish I had seen these before I paid $100.00.

[Matt Ivey]

I was not able to find these in my local store so I ordered a pair to see how they work.  I have a couple of set os the Kanulocks.  One set works great and the other never worked properly.  Hopefully these will be a good solution as they are less than half the price.

[JF808]

I have Steel Core's.  Like this.  http://www.steelcore.net/index.html

all hardware is stainless, and whats not pictured is the protective padding/cover that covers the lock mechanisim itself to protect your gear when cinched down. They also have steel cables inside. takes a bit longer to strap your gear down, but small price to pay for added security

[jd]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Steelcore's are the same as the ones that are sold at Home Depot.  They look identical.  Just repackaged with a fancy name for 5x the price.

[Ucycle]

They do look like the samething but they have anti-scratch rubber cover, well worth the +$80 . i will try to order two set from lowes and see how well they lock up.

[sup_surf_giant]

Any vibration in the straps? Any humming producing rub on the boards?

[Surfer44]

Take at least 1-2 turns on the straps and they wont hum.

[blackflag]

I probably overpaid for the Sea to Summit locking SPTs but they do work very well and have a protective coating on them.  Also, they never come loose when they are locked down.

http://www.paddleboardspecialists.com/SPT-Lockable-Tie-Down/productinfo/STS808/

[Surfer44]

Those are the same straps I have and they are pricey BUT do work very well. I see they have 18 ftrs. now. I wish I had got them because with 4 boards AND bags< I don't have much left over.

[Ucycle]

I got the pair of $35 dollar locking tie downs from lowes. Thanks to Tomkats, i save myself $70 on two locking straps. Look exactly like the Steelcore straps and work well. the only thing it is missing is the padded cover around the lock mechanisim.  But i will rather keep the 70 dollar over the extra padding.

[SFJeff]

Same here. Thanks Tomkats.  I ordered a pair also, which should arrive Monday. 

More importantly, my new Blair 10-4 is in a trailer on its way from Joe Blair's shop and arrives tonight! It looks like this Father's Day will include a little water-time for this daddy.

[stoneaxe]

I just ordered 4....I had ordered 6 but it said only 4 were available.....

From your picture these look exactly like the steelcores I bought 4 years ago. They didn't have a protective cover over the locking mech just the crimp/clasp at the end of the strap just like these.

[stoneaxe]

Any vibration in the straps? Any humming producing rub on the boards?

These don't hum like the thin ones.