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adam previously said:
So I've been looking at recovery gear and there are a bunch of different types. Recovery straps, tow straps, ropes, chains, strap with chain ends, ropes with hooks... the list goes on. The basic difference between towing and recovery straps (as far as I can tell) is that tow straps are static (non-stretch) and recovery straps are dynamic (stretchy). Am I right so far?
What I am looking for is a general idea of what to use where/when and why to use different things chain/straps/ropes for each situation.
Anybody up for the challenge?  |
Tow straps are for towing on-roads, where stretch is not a good idea.
Snatch straps are for pulling vehicles out of sand, or mud. (they stretch).
Tree straps are straps that go around trees to protect the tree when you winch on it to pull yourself out.
Comealongs / winches provide pulling force to pull you / someone else out of / over a stuck situation.
read:
safe-responsible-wheeling.html
and most anything posted by highbeams.
