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Rope or Strap?
Henry Webster:
I've no doubt you've done the subject to death, but why ignoring kinetic?
I wouldn't go anywhere without mine it is the best way to recover vehicles in my opinion. Yes there are some huge forces, but as long as you bear that in mind and are sensible then it can be the most efficient and even gentlest way of recovery!
I also carry an 8 metre strap (not in the rally car), but only use it for towing.
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Henry Webster:
There is of course the kinetic strap option, but I haven't seen one of those for a few years!
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gords:
--- Quote from: "Henry Webster" ---I've no doubt you've done the subject to death, but why ignoring kinetic?
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Basically, I'm new to all this and after reading how to use and not use kinetic ropes I got a tad scared 8-[
I'll maybe consider them later when I feel I know what the f**k I'm doing :wink:
strapping young lad:
with the kinetic rope you are relying on the fact that both recovery points will take the strain
you cannot guarantee this, as if they are not the results could be deadly.
at least with a non elastic strop if something breaks the distance it will travel wont be near you or your car
datalas:
Kinetic ropes are very usefull, but as has been said they can be dangerous in the wrong hands.
The trouble with them I find is that there is always an unknown quantity in a recovery, either the person you're towing, or the person who's towing you. Sadly you might not know how secure his recovery points are.. Having seen tow hitches become detached during a recovery I'm cautious about their use.
Then again, I saw someone get ready to snatch recover a 90 by looping a strop over the spare wheel on the back door...
I say "get ready", I wasn't hanging around to see the outcome :(
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