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List Price: $35.00
Our Price: $31.50
Your Save: $ 3.50 ( 10% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Thule
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Thule
EAN: 0091021855274
Feature: Super tough ratchet does all the work so you don't have to
Label: Thule
Manufacturer: Thule
Model: 855
Publisher: Thule
Release Date: 2007-08-04
Studio: Thule
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Features
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Super tough ratchet does all the work so you don't have to
Steel hooks attach easily to boat and vehicle
Includes 2 ratchets, 13 feet polypropylene rope, steel hooks and attachment strap
Bow and Stern tie down required when carrying kayaks or canoes
Comes with 2 complete ratchet assemblies, so you can get started right away
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Editorial Reviews:
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Thule 855 Quickdraw Bow And Stern Tie-Downs - A fast and easy way to secure any type of boat's bow and stern for transport. Includes two tie-downs. Durable ratchet allows you to simply pull on the rope to get the tension you need for secure transport. Steel hooks easily attach to boat and vehicle so you don't have to tie knots. Tension can be quickly released using the convenient thumb lever for fast removal. USA. Product ID: 33167, Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Passed the test
Comment: I accidentally put these quick draw tie down rachets to the test and they definitely passed. The hardware (metal hook and rachet on the other end) were pushed to the brink and didn't break.
I took my kayak off the top of my car and threw the two Thule draw lines forward ahead of the car. They were still hooked to the undercarriage, but my plan was to take care of that once I had taken the kayak of the roof. Moved the kayak, jumped in the Element and backed up 50 feet or so. The lines were still in front of me, attached to the car. Why I didn't see them, I don't know. Then I pulled forward. That's when pushed the two Thule lines to the limit. Within seconds I heard a horrible grind sound and then a snap. Stopped the car and realized what I had done. One line was snapped, but the other was fine. The hardware (hooks and rachets) were all still completely functional, although a little scuffed. The weakest link was the one that broke - one of the fabric lines - after being strained by the pull of a few thousand pound vehicle.
That the hardware stood up to such stress indicates to me that this set can take a real beating. As for the one cord that broke, something had to give. And in a real world situation (not one about stupidity, but the weight of just a kayak) the only way a line might break would be after it was obviously aged and weakened.
Besides that, these are a breeze to use and you can secure your kayak to your vehicle really fast.
Customer Rating:
Summary: these straps worked great
Comment: I used two of these straps to tie down my kayaks and I liked them so well I ordered more to secure my other kayak since I didn't have a roof rail crossbar.
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Summary: Simple, easy, bomb-proof
Comment: I don't normally tie down the bow and stern of my kayak for the short trip through town to the local river, but on long interstate drives, it is a common sense thing to do. These little ratchets work easily and quickly and give you the peace of mind you need at 70mph. Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Thule 855 Quick Draw Boat Bow/Stern Tie Down Rachets
Comment: These are great! Before I purchased the quick draw tie downs - I tried using straps for bow and stern anchoring. I found the straps very difficult to use. The tie downs are very easy to use even for a novice. They are also much better in your field of vision that wider straps. These are definitely worth the investment!
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