Recovery straps or ropes ??

[nmikes]

I think it depends on your application. A good recovery strap is like giant rubber band and should stretch. If you try to use a recovery strap as a tow line, it may lose its dynamics. They do make ropes specifically purposed for off road 'towing' so it may be 6 of one half dozen of the other. Ultimately as long as one doesn't go to Walmart and get a strap that has hooks already on it. etc. I don't think it matters per say. I prefer the straps because they seem not to get knotted up as much and when they do, they are a bit easier to untangle and store when not being used.

[HUMTECH]

"you never know when you'll have to tow out a bogged down F-250 or Jeep...ha!"
My Jeep Doesn't Get Stuck

[RIC-H0]

Originally Posted by HUMTECH

"you never know when you'll have to tow out a bogged down F-250 or Jeep...ha!"
My Jeep Doesn't Get Stuck
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If you've never been broken down and/or stuck...you haven't wheeled hard enough!

[FJD]

Thanks for the thoughts. Neo, I feel for you Bro !!

I'm definitely going to go for one of the Trail Duty kits, probably with the strap and maybe pick up a rope for those possible tow situations (or to keep my woman tied up !).

[blindzebra]

Anyone ever hear of Super Yanker ropes. I have a 30 foot rope from them that has 38000 lbs tensile with 20% stretch. Used for vehicles up to 11000 lbs.If you want something to snatch with I reccomend this one. I've used it a couple times and it's sick!

[HUMTECH]

Ratings on some straps. Blindzebra that rope does sound great, whats it worth?
Vehicle Recovery Strap By Keeper

These extra heavy duty tow straps are designed to free stuck or disabled vehicles from mud, sand, or snow. The strap has a loop sewn in each end that slips easily onto a frame mounted tow hook. The webbing stretches up to 20% during use and then recoils to its original length. The forward momentum of the towing vehicle PLUS the recoil action with all but guarantee success when you are really stuck. Available in 6 sizes up to 60,000 lbs. for farm tractors, trucks, off road and heavy equipment.



Part NumberRated Break CapacityWidth x Length ApplicationPrice0292215,000 lbs.2" x 20' Mid - size truck, jeeps$22.950292320,000 lbs.2" x 30' Mid - size trucks, jeeps$35.950293222,500 lbs.3" x 20' Mid - size trucks, jeeps$38.950293330,000 lbs.3" x 30' Large 4x4 trucks$49.950294340,000 lbs.4" x 30' Tractors, heavy equipment$59.950296360,000 lbs.6" x 30' Tractors, heavy equipment$119.95

[blindzebra]

I think it was $59 or there about.