The most important differences between tension belts with zinc clamping buckles and steel ratchets

Tensioning straps with clamping buckle:

  • low weight (approx. 115g at 2.2 meters length)
  • quick assembly and disassembly
  • Tightening requires a little more strength and technique
  • good clamping performance
  • low price
  • inconspicuous on the tree
  • has no protruding protrusions that could cause injury
  • F permissible 250 daN
  • Recommended from approx. 30 cm tree diameter

Tensioning straps with steel ratchet:

  • Weight approx. 410g (at 2.2 meters length)
  • easy to throw around the tree
  • easy to tighten and readjust
  • absolutely firm
  • well suited for overhangs
  • perceived safety
  • low risk of injury at the ratchets
  • F permissible 450 daN
  • Recommended from a tree diameter of approx. 100 cm

Properties:
When selecting our tensioning straps, we place the highest demands on the quality of the strap material, the clamping buckle and the steel ratchet. The focus is on functionality. The strap material is made of high-quality polyester fabric with high UV stability and is therefore ideally suited for long-term, permanent use on trees.

It has the required rigidity to easily correct a twisted strap behind the tree. The strap ends are cut at an angle to allow easy threading. Manufactured in accordance with DIN EN 9001: 2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002, the stitching complies with the guidelines for obtaining the 6S test mark. The clamping buckle has no protruding protrusions that could cause injury.

Safety note: Not suitable for self-belaying.

This is a recommendation from TÜV Süd.

If a climber improperly secures himself to the lashing straps and causes an accident, we can present the relevant safety information to the operator of the facility in the event of any liability claims. We cannot accept any product liability for the use of non-product lashing straps!