ThuleLoad Straps for Roof Mount Racks

This is my second pair of the Thule straps - I have in one in each of our cars. They are extremely well-made and last a long time. They are very easy to use and are extremely reliable. For kayaks, they work really well since they are tensioned by hand. Ratcheting straps could damage your plastic kayaks. The plastic sheath goes over the metal buckle as you throw the ends over your car and prevents scratching of the car. They are worth the cost.

Easy to use to tie kayak to roof rack.

I never thought I needed the Thule brand for my Kayaks, but man they are well made and look good on a blue car. They work well with the thule Stacker.

We’ve used these straps daily for years so this most recent purchase was for a replacement. We are full time RV travelers and these straps are used to transport our kayaks. With constant exposure to the elements, they last ones lasted for several years before the rubber over the metal clamp disintegrated. We highly recommend these straps👍

I've used these straps for over 5 years now. They cost a bit more than average and the engineering that makes them better is simple. However, no others have incorporated these simple common sense design aspects. It seems only Thule people have ever actually used their product enough to design it well.1) Each side of the strap is easy to distinguish from the other, along it's full length, so you know when it's twisted or flipped.2) The cam teeth are asymmetrical to capture the strap better.3) The strap itself is heavy enough it's easy to handle, disentangle etc.4) The end if melted off at an angle so not only does it not unravel, but it forms a stiff point that's much easier to insert through the buckle than others.After years of heavy use and accidental damage (like the dog chewed on it and I continued to use it for years after) I replaced my original pair and added several more to my collection to replace less expensive straps that never performed nearly as well. The original pair never failed, I simply chickened out because the several accidental nicks had worn deeply into the width of the straps in several places. They resisted continuous exposure to the elements and sun along the way.

I especially appreciate the rubber cover over the metal connection piece because the rubber protects your bike/kayak/vehicle from scratches.

These are the absolute best non ratcheting straps there are. I had a set for over 10 years and lent them to someone who died. I didn’t want to bother the widow so I just bought another set.

I bought these to replace some that are almost 30 years old. In the spring I put the kayak on the roof of the car and it stays there pretty much until fall. So I can use it when I want too. So the straps get exposed to sun and weather all summer. And to last that long they are great.

These straps are the best! Remain in place. Won't loosen and slip like cheap no name brands. They are also wider than other usual straps.

Muy práctico de usar a comparación de otros tensores, la protección de plastico en la hebilla muy util no raya el kayak.

Bought them to attach my paddle board to my roof rack. Easy to use. Easy to tighten. Like the rubber cover over the buckle.

Solides et fiables pour transporter nos kayaks

After purchasing a few different kinds of straps for my kayak and struggling with ratchets and 'S' hooks, I finally spent the money on a proper kayak strap. These are great. I can toss the clamp over and not worry about breaking or scratching my vehicle. The rubber actually bounces off the car. These are easy, simple, and heavy duty. Happy.