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In Australia, this form is known as an octopus, or "occy", strap, or as a jockey strap. These can be an individual strap, or a set of four hooked straps held together by a metal ring allowing the occy strap to secure items around various tie points, for example a suitcase to a car roof rack.
- Why is it called an octopus strap?
- What are bungee cords used for?
- Who invented bungee cord?
- Is it illegal to tie something to the roof of your car?
- What to use to tie down a mattress?
- Should you use ratchet straps on a kayak?
Why is it called an octopus strap?
The term 'octopus strap', also known as a 'spider strap' comes from the design where a number of elastic cords are fastened together with a central metal ring.
What are bungee cords used for?
Today, bungee cords are most often used to secure objects without tying knots and to absorb shock. Inexpensive bungee cords, with metal or plastic hooks on each end, are marketed as a general utility item.
Who invented bungee cord?
New Zealander A.J. Hackett is often credited as being the originator of the bungee jump, but while he certainly popularised it and set up the first commercial jump, the history of bungee goes back a long way – probably further than you think.
Is it illegal to tie something to the roof of your car?
Roof-racks and boxes are a great way of carrying large or awkward items but you'll need to stay within the maximum permitted roof load. Anything carried on the roof must be attached securely: The Highway Code simply says: "you must secure your load and it must not stick out dangerously"
What to use to tie down a mattress?
Ratchet Tie Down Strap – A ratchet strap is a two-piece tie-down strap that's ideal for locking the mattress in place in a truck bed or moving van. Nylon Rope – Alternatively, you can secure your mattress with a sturdy length of rope. You can find them at hardware stores.
Should you use ratchet straps on a kayak?
Why would you want to use ratchet straps anyway? They are too easy to over-tighten and will easily damage the structure of the kayak. ... Ratchet straps also cause stress fractures near sensitive areas such as scupper holes and around hatch openings.
