I'm currently using bungees with hooks to strap my gear down on the barrow . I connect two together that are approx 800mm each and this seems about right . I'm a little concerned that if one of these flies off the hook may hit me in the face or worse . Looking through the various sorts I noticed there are one or two alternatives.
Wychwood type which have a plastic hook . I already have one of these and they seem a better alternative to the metal hooks .
Trakker type which have a different end but not sure how these work .
Various strap type ones .
Can anyone please suggest an alternative to the cheap hook type bungees please . I'm a bit reluctant using the ratchet type ones for fear of overtightening and braking something .
Thanks.
Wychwood type which have a plastic hook . I already have one of these and they seem a better alternative to the metal hooks .
Trakker type which have a different end but not sure how these work .
Various strap type ones .
Can anyone please suggest an alternative to the cheap hook type bungees please . I'm a bit reluctant using the ratchet type ones for fear of overtightening and braking something .
Thanks.
In reply to Post #1
Fox or Prestige Carpporter ones are the best,clip on barrow with large snap buckle in the middle
Fox or Prestige Carpporter ones are the best,clip on barrow with large snap buckle in the middle
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I've used ratchet type straps for years and never overtightend and crushed anything. My rod holdhall always sits on top and they do not go around it and my baitboat is stored in a plastic box and it would have to be extreme for that to get crushed.
Once you smack yourself in the face and have a few near misses with elastic bungees you will not use anything else. My worst case was when I got the hook up my "snot box", luckily it caused no injury as it was not over tensioned, but I would hate to think what could have happened, lose part of my nose, maybe an eye or even my top lip.
Another bonus with ratchet straps is how secure the load is and easier to push and is evident when you push the barrow and cannot feel the load bouncing about like you do with elastic bungees especially on rough ground.
Another option is friction style straps which I used to use, they would be hard to overtighten as you only have to pull them tight but the problem is you can pull your barrow over if you do not hold it down.
I've used ratchet type straps for years and never overtightend and crushed anything. My rod holdhall always sits on top and they do not go around it and my baitboat is stored in a plastic box and it would have to be extreme for that to get crushed.
Once you smack yourself in the face and have a few near misses with elastic bungees you will not use anything else. My worst case was when I got the hook up my "snot box", luckily it caused no injury as it was not over tensioned, but I would hate to think what could have happened, lose part of my nose, maybe an eye or even my top lip.
Another bonus with ratchet straps is how secure the load is and easier to push and is evident when you push the barrow and cannot feel the load bouncing about like you do with elastic bungees especially on rough ground.
Another option is friction style straps which I used to use, they would be hard to overtighten as you only have to pull them tight but the problem is you can pull your barrow over if you do not hold it down.
In reply to Post #2
Agree, the Fox straps with the central buckle are brilliant and no chance of getting hit in the face with a metal hook
Agree, the Fox straps with the central buckle are brilliant and no chance of getting hit in the face with a metal hook
In reply to Post #3
Thanks for the replies. I'll have a look at these types . I use an old portalite barrow which has no eyelets / loops to attach to . Not sure if this would be an issue for these as the hook bungees I currently use hook around the frame , thanks .
Thanks for the replies. I'll have a look at these types . I use an old portalite barrow which has no eyelets / loops to attach to . Not sure if this would be an issue for these as the hook bungees I currently use hook around the frame , thanks .
You could look on ebay for webbing straps with carabiner,there is a company called homeimprovement2016.They don't do one exactly like the fox ones but they are a hell of alot cheaper 
One of my elasticated metal hook ones wasn't on properly years ago, snapped back and cracked me in the head, sent me on my a***! Always make sure they're secured but I've never had a problem crossing them over my gear since. As long as the ratchet type secure the gear they should be ok, just finding the balance with them
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Just get a spider bungee from eBay
Just get a spider bungee from eBay
Deffo use something other than bungees is possible, a few years ago one of mine became detached and smacked me on the top lip, at first I thought i had knocked my tooth out, but after a quick feel they were ok, but my top lip had opened up like a ripe banana, was a trip to A&E for some stitches, they wanted to send me for plastic surgery, but i had to sign a waiver so they could stitch it up, (Incase they never lined it up properly( but all was good and they did a fantastic job.
Next was the phone call to the wife to explain why I would be late home, she went absolutely bonkers as we were getting married in Barbados 6 weeks later and i got a right mouthful, for ruining the wedding photos, luckily enough all was healed and unnoticeable before we tied the knot....
Next was the phone call to the wife to explain why I would be late home, she went absolutely bonkers as we were getting married in Barbados 6 weeks later and i got a right mouthful, for ruining the wedding photos, luckily enough all was healed and unnoticeable before we tied the knot....
FORGET BUNGY types !
just get some Fox or Prestige straps far better safer and lot more secure cost is not important when you consider the important job they will do nows not the time to penny pinch !!
just get some Fox or Prestige straps far better safer and lot more secure cost is not important when you consider the important job they will do nows not the time to penny pinch !!
In reply to Post #10
Totally agree,the carp porter ones are £29.99 from tackle tavern.I would rather spend that than potentially lose my vision
Totally agree,the carp porter ones are £29.99 from tackle tavern.I would rather spend that than potentially lose my vision
In reply to Post #5
Could tie some paracord loops to the frame in each corner and attach the clips to that as an easy quick fix. Or if you have someone nearby who can weld 4 metal loops on for a more permanent method.
Could tie some paracord loops to the frame in each corner and attach the clips to that as an easy quick fix. Or if you have someone nearby who can weld 4 metal loops on for a more permanent method.
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I have a portalite barrow that is several years old . Would the carp porter straps be able to attach to this or have the newer barrows got mounting points / eyelets that you can hook onto , thanks?
I have a portalite barrow that is several years old . Would the carp porter straps be able to attach to this or have the newer barrows got mounting points / eyelets that you can hook onto , thanks?
In reply to Post #13
The newer barrows have metal loops in each corner,see post 12 that is a good idea with the paracord
The newer barrows have metal loops in each corner,see post 12 that is a good idea with the paracord
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Thanks , sorry missed that post 👍
Thanks , sorry missed that post 👍