I took a bit to review these as I waited for a long trip to the beach (4 hrs) and use over several days to see how they worked in reality. Bottom line is they worked great and I would recommend them if you are considering purchasing some pads and straps. Like a few others that gave reviews, I didn't initially receive the straps - only the pads. I sent COR a message and they quickly responded that they've had issues with Amazon fulfillment leaving out the straps but they sent me a set very quickly - no concerns from my end as this isn't COR's fault. I really like that the latches on the straps are covered with rubber to avoid scratching the car. Once you've learned how to properly secure the boards (I had 2 x 8' long boards), you can easily strap down and be on your way in less than 1 min. I did notice that putting a half twist on the strap and knotting up any excess strap kept the roof noise to a minimum. I would definitely recommend buying these pads/straps as it doesn't get any easier and I never worried about them coming undone on my long drive down to the coast and back.