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LoL...this thread is entertaining - Tow rope vs chain

As is good in life, it is good to have experienced people in a persons life to help keep them safe.
I hope someone with experience is there when this guy goes to use the tow strap for the first time.
 
ROFLMFAO. I don't know how many broken windshields i've received due to someone given her hell with a chain between us. My buddy bought a 120,000# strap at farm n home and you can pull out anything with it. Get a little run at it and out she comes.
 
GeorgiaBII said:
straps fly not chains.

I've done extreme recoveries offroad for many a year now. And I'll tell you this. I use chain whenever possible. I've seen too many injuries from people with straps and rope.


this guy sounds like a real f***ing idiot
 
What is really scary is the video of the guy breaking a chain with is arm right next to it in related videos. Yikes!
 
Originally Posted by GeorgiaBII
straps fly not chains.

I've done extreme recoveries offroad for many a year now. And I'll tell you this. I use chain whenever possible. I've seen too many injuries from people with straps and rope.


this guy sounds like a real f***ing idiot

i've broken both. i still carry a chain but it's just for backup. straps first.
 
I've seen chains break. I've never seen a strap break, but I’ve seen my tow hook break off and fly over someone's pickup while using a strap. Straps are great as long the strap is hooked up to something solid other wise it is a big rubber band. I saw a picture of a clevis hooked up to a strap go though the rear window and the driver’s HEADREST on a jeep.
 
I've broken both. Straps/ropes by hooking them where they got cut. Chains by being impatient. Still carry 2 chains and 1 strap. ;)
 
I use a strap with no hooks. If the strap breaks then there is no metal objects flying.
 
this guy sounds like a real f***ing idiot
I think you're giving this guy too much credit. He's mcuh more than that. :rolleyes:

Only problem is he's probably gonna teach his kids this and we can only pray he's not reproducing. Someone please post this thread up over there ;)
 
I think you're giving this guy too much credit. He's mcuh more than that. :rolleyes:

Only problem is he's probably gonna teach his kids this and we can only pray he's not reproducing. Someone please post this thread up over there ;)

Where's Clorox in the gene pool when you need it? Oh well, maybe his offspring will receive a Darwin Award :haha:
 
First of all WTF was they trying to acomplish on the above video?
That just screams retarded.

I have broke both as well. I use cains most often but I NEVER jerk on them, smooth constant pull. Also I always put a floor mat on, chain or strap. We used "recovery ropes" for semis but they are near 4" around, they streach almost double and are rated for 80k lbs.
 
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