I'm a flatbedder!

I do my straps the same way, if theres enough excess. Thought it was illegal to throw the hook end... Not a good idea either way. If you hit someone with it, youre in deep ......

 

I aalways yell, "WATCH OUT!" 3 seconds before tossing, and I give other flatbeds their space and stay clear of the landing zone best I can.

 

I was at a gp when a guy started throwing buckles over his plywood. The forklift driver went ape #####.

I know some people do it, I'm just not comfortable with it. Id rather throw the roll, that way there's a less chance of the strap twisting over the load and not hitting anyone in the head! Lol

Ethan

 

Heard of a guy who threw the hook and ended buying a window... Only reason Id throw the hook is extremely bad wind. Other than that, its not worth the risk.

 

Just passed a flatbed parked in the breakdown lane hauling a load of 5gal pails. Do I need to say more.
Front 6 pallets shifted forward. Nothing hit the road, but the trailer deck looked like a tornado hit it. Driver was on the deck stacking pails. lol

 

I always throw the roll. Not worth the risk of hitting someone or something with the hook.

 

Same ORD, only in bad winds, or your alone.

 

Throw the roll. Why throw the heavy end, especially if the strap is wet or frozen.

 

Wet straps... oh HELL no, don't bring those up! Everytime I have a good week, it rains on my final load before I can go home and the straps become hell to handle.