Protecting your cargo with a tarp. Then you're going to need a reliable tie to keep that tarp from blowing away and exposing your invaluable load to the elements. Luckily, Kinedyne's 41 in natural rubber tarp Tie is the ideal option for you, especially in colder weather and icier environments. The natural rubber of our tarp tie can withstand the icy bite of the cold without losing any of it's strength or longevity. The crimped tempered S hooks can be manipulated to the kind of shape you need. The hooks are also coated in a zinc -plated finish to prevent corrosive damage, keeping them just as strong as the tarp tie in the cold weather.