I bought these retractable ratchet straps two years ago and I am writing this review as an update for a product that is well made, durable and dependable.When I first received these, I was very pleased with the ability to extend 10’ across a load in my pickup. When the truck was empty, the ratchets self-coiled back into themselves, saving the hassle of having to manually wind them back. 10’ is a long strap to manually wind. Having them retract made every task much easier to perform. Imagine driving a load strapped in my pickup while driving in the rain. Typically, winding wet straps manually is a bear, especially if it’s raining. What does one normally do in that situation? “Awwww forget it…I’ll do this later” then they get tossed into the back or into the cab, only to forget. With the PowerTye ratchets, that is no longer EVER an issue. Simply push the red button and watch as they retract back to you….in seconds! Even when wet, the retraction worked perfectly. I would later pull them out and let them dry in the shop.About 4 months ago, I noticed that both ratchets seemed to lose their ummph when it came to retraction. They would retract 80%….then a few weeks later, 40%….then they stopped retracting. I was bummed.But PowerTye has a lifetime warranty. Reluctantly, I reached out to them expecting a lot of questions, roadblocks and headaches. Turns out, my assumption was WAY OFF with this company. I sent them a copy of the receipt and photos. Turns out, they make an upgraded version specific to the retraction system so that it does not fail or become weak. With that, they simply sent me a new pair with the upgraded retraction! No returns, no hassles and no headaches. Just good ol’ fashioned customer service. I should have expected that since this is a 100% Made in the USA product and company. They stand behind their word which is more than I can say for products not made in the USA.The ratchets themselves are STOUT! The webbing is incredibly strong and well made. No frays on the stitching after two years of service. No rips or tears or even wear marks!The end-hooks are also STOUT! They are made of thick steel with a rubber coating. They are shaped well and easily hook on to the stakes on my truck with ease.The ratchet mechanism is also STOUT! The handle is easy to grasp and the lockout mechanism is foolproof. Just tie the hooks and ratchet until your load is secure. When it’s time to release, push the handle all the way down and the mechanism releases. Here, all you do is press the red button and the tensioner steps in to wind the strap back to you. It’s that easy.Hands down, having a retracting ratchet is not just a convenience…it’s a necessity. The PowerTye meets all my needs and when something goes wrong, they have your back!So what are you waiting for? Add these to your cart and checkout!

Trash the cheap straps for these high quality, self storing retractable straps. No disappointments.

very nice to use - this is like a luxury ratchet strapalso very well made in every way - I've looked these over carefully and I can tell just by the way the parts fit together and move that the mechanical parts were designed and made with skill ... then they topped it off by using l very nice, soft straps similar to a car's seat belt which makes it even nicer to useas far as ratchet straps go, I can't recommend these strongly enough ... they're so nice to use compared to traditional manual ratchet straps, this feels like spoiling yourself

My husband purchased another brand, of tie down straps, to use with our ATV & trailer, at a retail store. The straps were a bit “slick” & loosened, causing great concern. He asked me to check on retractable tie downs, since I tend to thoroughly investigate products. I checked Amazon &, after reading the reviews, we agreed this brand would be an excellent choice, so I placed an order. The tie downs arrived promptly, &, after using them, my husband thinks these tie downs are the best he has ever used. The quality is excellent, & the retractable mechanism makes it easy for him to tie down our ATV on the trailer. The straps stay in place & never loosen. We are a retired couple & my husband, a veteran, has some physical limitations. He highly recommends these retractable tie downs.

My favorite purchase in a long time. I sell furniture and need tie downs,but despise traditional ratchet straps. These are so easy, no fuss. Pull and then ratchet. Push button to release and then retracts in. Just wish they made in 15 feet length too

Have just received and installed on F150 Boxlink system...Support American Made and Satisfaction Guarantee!Retractable ratchet tie downs with E clips are substantial in build quality. Retraction of 2" wide strap functions well out of box. I think it is important not to over tighten any load to preserve that mechanism.I mounted these in a semi-permanent fashion to my F150 truck bed. I removed the short non-retracting strap (not needed for bolt-on application) which was a simple task...however, this bolt also supports a retention spring that is not easy to reinstall. With some patience, I managed to do so without damaging the spring. It may be possible to cut the strap off without removing this bolt, but im not sure if that would allow access to secure mounting bolt (I would highly recommend this option if you can make it work). I removed factory Boxlink plate from truck bed and used a short bolt, washers, and locking nut to secure ratchet strap thru existing holes. I then reinstalled to truck bed. Once installed, they do not interfere with bed space in any way that concerns me and i like that they are tucked under bed rails. I intend to install some single slot E track tie-downs on ladder rack to shorten the length of strap needed. The 10' straps are long enough to go up and over a ladder on rack but not by much. The E clips work with Ford Boxlink mounting plates.Having just received and installed them, I can't speak to their longevity. With proper use and care, I see no reason for concern. No more searching for and fighting with tangled straps.

They're well built and work well, just too big for my application.

American made !!! Can’t beat that. And it’s engineered well. I got mine used off of Amazon for about $50. Well made, retracts really nicely and is just less of a hassle than regular ones. They seem durable. On the con side is they are a bit bulkier because of the retracting system - but what do you expect ?? I give these an A+ all the way. The best I have ever used.