In-store source of polypro webbing?

**gakayaker** · 06-13-2012, 13:01

Is there anywhere (ace hardware, wallmart, lowes, homedepot, or similar) that I can buy polypro/polyester webbing by the foot? My dad lost my tree straps last time he used it and I am going out this weekend and need some new straps asap.

**nosam35** · 06-13-2012, 13:03

Most West Marine stores stock webbing.

**GrayDog** · 06-13-2012, 13:20

Some have been buying ratcheting tie downs and stripping the webbing from them.

**gakayaker** · 06-13-2012, 13:28

i was trying to stray away from using ratchet straps like i have in the past, mostly due to the hooks being heavy and the fact that i do not have a way to cut them off. However I just called all the marine shops in my area and no one seems to stock polyester webbing. So i might just end up using the ratchet straps again

**nosam35** · 06-13-2012, 13:36

Army Surplus shops may have webbing. Also Harbor Freight carries some "Cam Straps" that you can use. The "cam" portion can be cut off with a hack saw pretty easily.

**gmcttr** · 06-13-2012, 14:27

Originally Posted by gakayaker

i was trying to stray away from using ratchet straps like i have in the past, mostly due to the hooks being heavy and the fact that i do not have a way to cut them off...

Scissors or a knife will cut the hooks off. Tie loops in the ends if you don't have a sewing machine to stitch new loops.

**cwford** · 06-13-2012, 14:34

The REI store close to me carries it. So if you live near one I would check with them.

**Brute1100** · 06-13-2012, 15:39

I found some straps at wall mart that did not have hooks it had this little buckle that was removed with a little force and some pliers... Black poly strap 900 lb limit.. 10 bucks or so...

**timabababaluka** · 06-13-2012, 16:01

Originally Posted by Brute1100

I found some straps at wall mart that did not have hooks it had this little buckle that was removed with a little force and some pliers... Black poly strap 900 lb limit.. 10 bucks or so...

That's basically what I did with the harbor freight straps that I have--insert a couple of round files in the buckle, cross them, and pull. The buckles snap right off. Quick, easy, cheap

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