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what recovery rope?

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driftwood:
ok, its about time i got myself some recovery gear instead of borrowing everybody elses. But what is the best rope to get?

kinetic, normal 12000kg nylon, strops etc.....

what do you all prefer/recommend and more the reason, why????

regards

lee

Xtremeteam:
in the racer carry just a long kerr rope,
in my road 90 same kerr rope  & a short tow strop
In the 110 carry enough recovery gear to pull a 747 back on the runway at edinburgh & have equipment left over,

Barry Scott:
I use a normal 12t rope as I do not want to be around if a recovery point breaks when using a kinetic rope  :shock:

I use a www.yellowstrap.com to spread the weight over my two front points.

Not used any of it yet, but strangely I am looking forward to.

Range Rover Blues:
Yes, try Yellowstrap, I think it's one of the members here (sure of it).

I'd suggest a combination of short straps and a long one, that way you can combine them/double them up to the length you require.

I also use a bridle on the front end to spread the load.

You'll want plenty of shackles too.  I've got a KERR but never used it yet, I was towed out at Whaddon using one and it softens the shock of a dynamic recovery.  KERRS can also be used (I'm told) in a static recovery to store energy, for example if you use a manual winch.

That's another thing, are you getting a winch, if not I'd suggest getting a winch kit for your Hi-Lift, plus you need some 10mm chain (I might have a contact for that).

Barry Scott:
Yes, the Yellow Straps are from davidlandy on here.

I have the Hi-lift jack recovery kit too, it looks like a nice cheap alternative to a winch.

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