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Above All Co. L74995CN Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps, 2-Pack | 
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| Brand: Above All
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $14.25
You Save: $25.74 (64%)
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Rating:  141 reviews
Sales Rank: 16
Color: Safety Orange
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4 x 2 x 4
MPN: L74995CN
Model: L74995CN
UPC: 811938001119
EAN: 0811938001119
ASIN: B00005TPUZ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Forearm Forklift lifting straps; OSHA certified; reduces weight of objects carried 66 percent | | • | Allows you to carry large objects at a low center of gravity; adjustable; 600 pound capacity | | • | Heavy-duty nylon; bonded thread at each joint | | • | 2 straps included | | • | 112 inches long; 1 pound per pair |
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Product Description
Above All Co. The Forearm Forklift moving straps were designed in 1997 by a professional mover who is still very active in the industry. After many years "on the truck" he felt compelled to invent a tool that actually eliminated the risk of floor damage. A claim that only the Forearm Forklift can make since the dolly and hand truck require the rolling of wheels on your sensitive floors. Coincidentally, he also designed them ergonomically to encourage proper lifting techniques and body mechanics. They are actually the first and only OSHA accepted moving tool ever to reduce potential injuries due to heavy and repetitive lifting.
Benefits:
Reduces weight of item being carried by 66%
Creates handles on any hard-to-handle pieces
Great for going up and down most stairs or truck ramps
Tight turning radius (excellent for 90 degree turns in hallways and switchbacks in staircases)
Will never scratch wood floors, break tile, stain carpets or rip vinyl (linoleum)
The Forearm Forklift was awarded "Best New Product of the Year 1999" by the Industrial Equipment News whose constituents are solely top professionals in the business.
Specification:
Adjustability: up to 48 inches
Weight Capacity: 600 pounds per pair (tested at 2,720 pounds)
Material: super strength webbing, bonded thread at each joint and padding in each insert
Padding: felt for comfort in any adjusted length
Color: improved/changed to safety orange
Dimensions: 9 feet 4 inches long
Weight: 1 pound per pair
Package Dimensions: 8 inches wide by 9 inches tall by 2.5 inches deep
Package Contents: 2 straps
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| Customer Reviews: Read 136 more reviews...
 Lived up to the hype - cool product. November 1, 2005
79 out of 80 found this review helpful
I try to filter out the hype that sometimes ends up in reviews on this site - but the reviews on this product seemed to have a bit of truth to them so I ordered them. I am very impressed; these really do help out.
One of the biggest challenges I often have when working around the house is moving large items by myself. My wife is always willing to try and help but her will is sometimes larger than her muscles.
Now, these make it much easier for us. Last weekend, we used these to move a washer and dryer from one end of the basement to the other. No problem at all. Before using these, I would have struggled to get this done but these straps made it very easy for her to help me and we got the job done quickly and probably much more safely. It was so easy I was almost laughing.
Enough said... these lived up the hype. I'm very glad to own them.
Makes it easier to handle awkward, bulky items too large for one person to move. March 13, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
When a hand truck won't work or isn't available, these lifting straps may do the trick. The straps are well made and reasonably comfortable, since the weight is carried on the loop over the forearm. The straps are especially helpful when moving large items through doorways, and have saved me some pinched fingers.
They are especially useful to have on hand when the people doing the moving aren't of equal strength or size. The bright orange color makes them easy to find, too.
Great Tool for Moving April 1, 2005
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
We used the Forearm Forklift this past week to move to another house. We own a lot of large furniture and the Forearm Forklift really came in handy especially for moving bulky, awkward items. This was especially true for matresses, a china hutch, couches, bookcases, etc. If the item you are moving doesn't have strong legs or give (e.g., a mattress) it really is best to crisscross the straps underneath the item to make sure you keep your grip on it.
It was nice to have the Foream Forklift in addition to a dolly as there are many items that one can't move easily with a dolly (upright or piano). We won't move again without these and will be buying them for any friends who will be moving.
Worth the $20 and then some! May 10, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
First, Lets look at the design and why it works. The straps have 3 arm holes on each end. This design allows people of different heights to hold up their end without the awkward height difference. I am much shorter then my husband, but the straps fixed this.
When you slip the straps underneath the object, you are using the power of your legs instead of arms to lift. We bought these in March for our move, and are using these still to move furniture around.
Even for more then $20, its still a value. We certainly do not use it everyday, however they take up so little room to store, we can easily dig them out and use it.
Great for Bulky items that are hard to hold. Heavy items are still heavy, but better. It also alleviates someone carrying the "Heavy" end, as you can position the item so that it splits the weight between two.
The straps are also pretty heavy duty and do not seem worn. For the price, what do you have to lose?
Strong, secure and fast December 24, 2003
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
We bought these to help deliver furniture at my store. They're great for all of our inventory, even the super heavy stuff. In fact, they make it feel lighter. ???
FYI-for furnishings with legs, we just put them underneath. But, for the flat bottomed pieces we cross the straps once underneath and we've never had them slip out. They're even good on stairs.
Not only do they keep our dollies off our cust.'s floors, but they also work to get in and out faster. Use them if you can. I recommend them cause they work!
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