[ihc] tow straps

[Bob Blair <bobblair@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>My only remaining question here is, "Add hooks"
> or "Forget hooks"?  Must have more data...
> --Pete


Depends on the use...

Light duty    ie easy rolling, light load, use a cheap round strap w/ hooks.
These tend to be short, which is good.  When it breaks it can't reach
out as far.  A throw-away for soccer Mom pulls.


Recovery      if you are fighting mud, an obsticle, a hill,  &\or heavy 
load, etc.
use a quality 3" stretch strap  w/ 20K+ rating & looped ends. Hooks get 
dangerous
with high loads.


I'll have to disagree with, what did you call him?  Ancient Epsom? :)
To winch off a tree, use a real tree strap, rated for the pull.  Want to catch
a winch hook with your forehead?  Step 1) Wrap a $12 stap around a tree...


BTW, stretch straps should not be used for lifting, nor should lift straps 
be used
for jerk & pull recovery.  The stretch takes some of the shock that can rip 
tow points off.

Bob