Ratchet straps. So just how do you release one gently?

Ok, I guess plenty of people do know how, but I suspect there are many that don't. I certainly didn't the first time I used one. A bit of fun Ratchet Strap tomfoolery from Mart's Garage.

 

Been doing it that way for years. First couple of minutes explains it..

 

Thanks Mate ! Great info

 

Hey, wadda ya know, I've been doing it right!
Great vid, thanks for posting it up.

 

Great video. Thanks for posting it.

 

You guys release um gently? Lol. I just let r fly...

 

Good video Mart, always felt the many years the straps have been around you would think by now the industry would turn or roll that secondary metal release edge a bit to be a bit kinder to the finger, in particular on the wider load binders that were over tensioned..