Tips and techniques for new wheelers

[sixstringsteve]

"seasoned" is more like it

I have no clue how old Kurt is. I imagine he'd fit in the right age bracket to be a millenial, but he is far from your normal millenial. i guess most of us are quite different from our "typical" age bracket. We get out, we meet people face to face... that kind of thing.

 

[iamsparticus]

"seasoned" is more like it

I have no clue how old Kurt is. I imagine he'd fit in the right age bracket, but he is far from your normal millenial. i guess most of us are quite different. We get out, we meet people face to face... that kind of thing.

Seasoned like a dutch oven pan steve:greg:

 

[Spork]

Seasoned like a dutch oven pan steve:greg:

As long as you're talking cast iron not one of those new fangled Aluminum kids running around.

 

[iamsparticus]

As long as you're talking cast iron not one of those new fangled Aluminum kids running around.

oh yeah cast iron all the way

 

[sixstringsteve]

anyone have any good resources for using a snatch strap/tow strap? I've always just used the standard yellow tow straps, I've never learned how to use a snatch strap differently.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd love a video of someone "bumping" an obstacle vs crawling it. I think bumping is one of those things I always assume noobs know how to do but don't.

 

[01XJ]

Something that noobs shouldn't do remember stay in your vehicle at all times while its in motion and your arm/legs too LOL


One of my favorite vids
(NWS IT HAS ONE CUSS WORD IN IT)
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[iamsparticus]

ARB is the best source for using and buying a snatch strap, i love my ARB snatch strap i used it once at southwestcrawlfest.............oops i forgot that is a forbidden word now

 

[sixstringsteve]

I can't find much instruction/direction on the ARB website.

http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Tow-Straps-And-Recovery-Gear/Tow-Recovery-Straps/52.aspx

I have no doubt it works well, I just don't know the proper technique. It seems like they're meant to be jerked a bit, instead of a slow, steady pull. Sounds like I need to take Kurt's class.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

...Sounds like I need to take Kurt's class.

Absolutely. There is a big difference between a static tow strap and a dynamic/elastic snatch strap and using one in place of the other can be dangerous and ruin equipment. For example never use a winch in combination with an elastic snatch strap and never do slacked tugs with a static tow strap, tree strap or winch recovery strap. The first step to every recover is to reconnoiter the situation, determine the recovery method, loads, equipment to be used, rigging, etc. Part of that is verifying your using the right equipment with the proper ratings for the anticipated loads.

 

[sixstringsteve]

ok, well at least I've been using my recovery strap correctly