Elastic support bands are rubber cords lined with cotton or nylon fabric that has a hook on each end. They are used, above all, to hold luggage. If in the past it was very common to use it to hold suitcases on the roof rack of a car, today they are used in vehicles to hold luggage indoors, but above all, they are used on motorcycles.
Many bikers use them, but there are also many who hate these octopuses because they have had bad experiences with them. The problem is not the system, but the quality of the octopuses that often cause accidents when they are not good enough.
The first thing to look at is how the hook is attached to the rubber cord. It has to have a very solid union so that it does not end up releasing with the pressure. Once this has been verified, the quality of the hook itself must be seen.
This has to be very solid and cannot be easily deformed. If it is seen that the metal is not of quality, if it is rusty or if it is too fine, it is best to discard it since it could break and drop all the luggage. This would be a real disaster and a danger not only for the biker, but for the people behind him.
The cord itself is also important. The rubber must be of high quality to hold tightly and not deform. Thus, it will not only be safe, but it can be reused many times. It is important to check that it is not rotten or has weak points that it could end up splitting. This is another of the most frequent reasons for accidents.
It is especially important to check the cord well when it is not new and when it has not been used for a long time. Even being new, if it has been stored for a long time it could deteriorate the rubber and end up breaking when tensioned. For this reason, they must be replaced from time to time, even if they have no trace of damage.
Finally, it is also important that the rubber coating is soft and pleasant to the touch. This will not be a determining factor in safety, but it will help to be able to place the octopus in a more pleasant way and, in addition, it will prevent it from damaging suitcases of materials such as skin, easy to mark.
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