Recovery straps or ropes ??

[FJD]

Hi all,

Saturday morning and another lame question.
Looking at the Trail Duty recovery kits and trying to decide between the strap or the rope. Any thoughts on the two? Any difference between the two worth talking about ?

TIA ! :)

[NEOCON1]

i like straps , well they do kind of suck after being on the end of one for 6 no it was 7+ hours :D . honestly straps are great they fit nicely in the jack compartment too . not sure about the rope havent had to use it yet

[h2co-pilot]

I got the HD recovery kit #3 from Trail Duty-

http://www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/kits-hd.html

It was worth the extra ten bucks for the 3. I prefer to do snatch outs/over with the synthetic rope.

But the tow straps come in handy too and are just fine. If you decide to purchase those on the side make sure you get quality ones with the loops at boths ends, not the ones with pre-attached shackles.

[HUMTECH]

I would recommend straps as they can be used to "snap" A truck out of A bad stuck. But ropes are good for tying up your woman.

[Mike E]

Agree. Buy the straps. The trail duty package is a good buy.

[Hummer Guy]

straps -- and get the one that's close to 30k lbs...you never know when you'll have to tow out a bogged down F-250 or Jeep...ha!

[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
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[RIC-H0]

"you never know when you'll have to tow out a bogged down F-250 or Jeep...ha!"
My Jeep Doesn't Get Stuck
21179
If you've never been broken down and/or stuck...you haven't wheeled hard enough!:D

[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

http://www.accessconnect.com/images/keepertowstraploop.jpgThese 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.

http://www.accessconnect.com/images/orderbutton.gif (http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/recoverystraps.html)

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.