Erickson Pro Series Black Retractable Ratcheting Tie-Down Strap – 2" x 10' – Safely Secure Your Loads.

michael: I’ve always dealt with the regular ratchets and the long excess straps. They worked great. Trying this new style. So far so good

United States on Sep 07, 2023

Cautious Customer: This product is everything I hoped it would be. Strong and easy to use.

United States on Apr 27, 2023

Jerry: Update. I have had these for quite a while now and used many times. They are very sturdy and strong, but there is a trick to disengage them. The red button that you push to disengage them no longer works. You have to stick something in alongside the wound up roll and pry it free. I use the needle nose pliers on my leatherman. It's hard to explain, but if you just look at how it works, you;ll figure it out. Without something to pry it I cannot get it loose. I would buy these again. Very strong. BUT you have to know how to pry it to get it loose.

These work as I hoped they would, but they just don't feel really strong. I'm afraid I'm going to break them using them as tie downs for my side by side. I like the auto-retract and there is no loose strap swinging freely in the wind. Makes tying down much faster and simpler. We will see if they stand the test of time. Under heavy loads it is difficult to disengage the strap and it feels like it is going to break. But it hasn't failed me yet so I really can't complain. THis is a very large strap so it really ought to be strong enough for my side by side. I use it often and will update if one...

United States on Dec 15, 2015

Bill Bryant: I think I own six of these now. They do a great job on my boat trailer and my ATV trailer. Rock solid, strong, easy to use.
Edit/update: I recently had one of my straps fail to release. I had to take the ratchet apart to release the load so I could remove the ATV from my truck bed. Despite an hour's worth of trying, I could not repair the ratchet, so I contacted the company. Amanda at the Erickson company said she would send a replacement strap to me at no cost. The package arrived today. I was pleasantly surprised to see that a retail package arrived -- containing two new straps. I had expected just one. Although the product failure was an inconvenience, the company did a great job supporting their customers. I am still a big fan of the Erickson 34416!

United States on Aug 02, 2014

TheIglu: I've had these for a few years now and just ordered my second set to replace my other more traditional tie down straps.

Few things to note:

They are heavy and sturdy. The hooks are large and the unit feels solid.

It takes some getting used to using these. They will not lock in until you tighten the unit with the handle after pressing the red button for the release. If you just hit the release button, hook them to your bike and let the slack get taken up by the spring, THEY ARE NOT LOCKED IN. Apparently other people can't comprehend that. You MUST ratchet them at least a click to shut off the freewheeling/spring return mechanism.

To release while under tension or not, you must push the red button and push the ratcheting handle down. Taking a bit of tension off the strap while doing so makes it easier.

For me, this is my main tie downs for my 4 bikes. I'm about to do a 900 mile trip towing 3 bikes and insisted on getting more of these to replace other heavy duty ratchet straps.

As a side benefit, my bag of straps in the bed of my truck is no longer a rats nest. When you are done using these, just hit the red button and it...

United States on Aug 02, 2012