"CK" hv2flyG@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
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- if rachet straps are a
bad idea, what breaking / working strength would work?

I like ratchet straps (tightened judiciously) with two caveats: 1) The
cheaper straps weaken very quickly when exposed to weather and sunlight, and
2) Those wide open hooks could fall free from an eye if your tie ever got
loose enough, leaving you with a glider that is not tied down. You may be
able to prevent this somewhat by "customizing" the hook, squeezing it almost
closed in a vise.

Vaughn