subject: Variety In Cargo Nets And Securements [print this page] When most people think of cargo nets they generally think of the type that helps you secure a load in the back of your pickup truck or on a flatbed semi. They are great for this but there are a lot of other uses for them that you do not think about being netting of this type. Their uses are seemingly endless in various situations.
Some of the same restrictions apply to the activity style of nets as the cargo securement nets. There are always weight restrictions on all of these. It is important to remember that the heavier the strapping, the more weight they can handle. You also want to consider the way they actually attach. Some attach with carabiners. If there is not a specific connection for the carabiner, it will put extra stress on the strapping causing it to break.
We have all seen this type of netting on playgrounds and wondered why they were there. They actually help develop coordination and balance in children and provide much needed exercise. Most are made of nylon and also contain other materials to help make them durable. Because they can hold more than 300 pounds of weight, you don't have to worry about them breaking with more than one child on them.
When camping they are instrumental in creating bridges, securing your gear when transporting it to the camping area and even for hunting trips to access your tree house. These should be inspected before each use to ensure they are sound enough to support your weight. The use of these nets is endless when out in the elements.
Many different sports activities use nets in their play. Football, hockey, soccer and even tennis uses netting for various reasons. They are a vital part of each sports equipment. There are even some schools who hang them in the gymnasium on the walls so that children can get the sensation of mountain climbing during gym class.
Sometimes an emergency will arise calling for the need of a make-shift ladder. Someone who is caught in flood water is able to climb a net easier than grabbing onto a rope. You can also use them to carry someone who has been injured. It makes it easier to transport or drag someone who cannot walk for their self.
When choosing a cargo securement or net, make sure to take into consideration what it will be used for. Since there are multiple uses for them, you will want something that can be used for more than one situation. You should also make sure it will hold enough weight to support you or anyone who may be with you.
Today load securing is not the only purpose for cargo nets. In fact there are more uses for them than many people realize. Sports, emergencies and exercise are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg for uses of the once cargo securements. They can be found in different venues such as department stores, auto parts stores and sporting goods suppliers.
