Unlike other long tie down straps for boats, the "fixed" end on these is short, allowing you to adjust the length to very long, very short, or anything in between. The cam-lever is simple and works well, and isn't like one of those coffee table puzzles to re-thread if you accidently pull the strap all the way out. There's a pad behind the buckle to protect the surface it's up against, and there's velcro to hold the unused strap slack (althouh the velcro could be a little longer for when you have a lot of extra strap).