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Old 11-27-2022, 04:01 PM
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Default Ratchet strap strength tests.
Interesting video on load test of straps with a twist or ten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifyJjQXOttE&t=800s
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I always put one or two twists in my straps. Especially if there's a long span.
It stops them from slapping in the wind.
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Old 11-28-2022, 06:14 AM
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I put a twist in straps because I believe the loss in strength because of the twist is less than the loss of strength because of the wind whipping the strap.
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Be sure to keep ‘em clean especially from oil and grease …
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