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<blockquote data-quote="Mr. Magoo" data-source="post: 2713308" data-attributes="member: 124360"><p>I know this thread is old but felt it important to add a little info that might save somebody's life. Using a jerk or yank strap or rope is fine, as long as you know what you're doing- everything that it is being attached to has to be able to withstand extreme *dynamic* loading. Straps can store an extreme amount of energy that can slingshot whatever is still on the end, at extreme speed. A receiver hitch ball insert is not the place to hook a strap. There is a good possibility that it could break free, sending said broken hitch parts through someone's head. There are several youtube videos out there proving hitch inserts aren't meant for that kind of dynamic loading and have killed people.</p><p></p><p>Straps with hooks on the end are risky. If it slips off at just the right time it could also become a projectile. I much prefer screw shackles. I could write a book on safety here, but just wanted to say be very mindful about what you hook your strap to, so I digress.</p><p></p><p>It was nice to see in this thread such a well executed, methodical recovery, and also as a good way to introduce people new to the 4 wheeling world the right way to do things.</p><p></p><p>I also wanted to mention, don't be afraid to air down more than 10 psi if you are already experienced with airing down and keep the speeds low. In an extreme situation where I was recovering a dad and his 2 very young sons from deep snow, on an evening where it was going to get to 20 below zero, I aired down to 2 psi to be able to float on top of the snow. I dont recommend 2 psi without beadlock wheels, but 5-6 psi gives you a much bigger footprint than 10 psi and if you're not able to make it out any other way it may make the difference. Always have a compressor and a way to re-seat the bead if it does come off (not going to post my method of re-seating tire beads as its dangerous as hell)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr. Magoo, post: 2713308, member: 124360"] I know this thread is old but felt it important to add a little info that might save somebody's life. Using a jerk or yank strap or rope is fine, as long as you know what you're doing- everything that it is being attached to has to be able to withstand extreme *dynamic* loading. Straps can store an extreme amount of energy that can slingshot whatever is still on the end, at extreme speed. A receiver hitch ball insert is not the place to hook a strap. There is a good possibility that it could break free, sending said broken hitch parts through someone's head. There are several youtube videos out there proving hitch inserts aren't meant for that kind of dynamic loading and have killed people. Straps with hooks on the end are risky. If it slips off at just the right time it could also become a projectile. I much prefer screw shackles. I could write a book on safety here, but just wanted to say be very mindful about what you hook your strap to, so I digress. It was nice to see in this thread such a well executed, methodical recovery, and also as a good way to introduce people new to the 4 wheeling world the right way to do things. I also wanted to mention, don't be afraid to air down more than 10 psi if you are already experienced with airing down and keep the speeds low. In an extreme situation where I was recovering a dad and his 2 very young sons from deep snow, on an evening where it was going to get to 20 below zero, I aired down to 2 psi to be able to float on top of the snow. I dont recommend 2 psi without beadlock wheels, but 5-6 psi gives you a much bigger footprint than 10 psi and if you're not able to make it out any other way it may make the difference. Always have a compressor and a way to re-seat the bead if it does come off (not going to post my method of re-seating tire beads as its dangerous as hell) [/QUOTE]
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