Sea to Summit inked an exclusive distribution agreement to paddlesport, snowsport and outdoor retailers with Stick Protection Technology products, an Australian brand that is developing lockable cargo tie-downs.

SPT was originally launched in Australia in 2005 and previewed to key retailers by Sea to Summit at the 2006 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. “We received some very enthusiastic feedback, so we forward to a rigorous launch in 2007,” said Andrew Dunbar, co-owner of Sea to Summit.

“Our market research showed us that there were plenty of tie-down systems available and numerous anti-theft locking systems, but no really good solution for both functions in one single product,” said Shelley Dunbar, co-owner of Sea to Summit.