Thread: Snatch strap recommendation

Originally Posted by KarlB

Snatch straps can exert enormous force, even when used correctly. The application of that force is, relative to a winch, uncontrolled. A strap that is rated at say 8 tonnes can exert probably 16 tonnes (or more) of force on the vehicle attachment point as 8T is only a designated 'safe working load' and its breaking load would far exceed 8 tonnes.

Also, be mindful that Hayman Reece type hitches are usually only 'rated' to 1.5 tonnes.

didnt someone do a test recently about the breaking points of snatch straps.
they were not double the safe working load.

how exactly is it uncontrolled? you have a force in a direction. the direction is controlled by you.

good point about the hayman reece hitches

Sorry to resurrect an old thread. Had searched for what I want and this comes closest...

Am new to Sydney (and Oz generally, having been away almost 2 decades). Where is the best place in Sydney to go off-road accessory shopping for recovery gear, snatch straps more specifically.

All advice appreciated.

I want an ARB 8 tonne snatch strap... But family and friends keeps buying me cheap recovery gear for birthday and christmas presents.

I currently have a Ridge Ryder 5 tonne strap, and a XTM Snatch Kit which includes a 8 tonne strap and a "very handy bag for storage" according to the family member who got it for me. Out of this kit I think I'm most excited about the shackles.

I'm interested to know what may be wrong with iether of those straps.

none of my straps, slings or shackles have ever been used in 20yrs, so I cannot comment.

before I get questioned , I have never been bogged.....getting bogged is a choice.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I'm interested to know what may be wrong with iether of those straps.

none of my straps, slings or shackles have ever been used in 20yrs, so I cannot comment.

before I get questioned , I have never been bogged.....getting bogged is a choice.

There is probably nothing wrong with them, but the age old saying, you get what you pay for.

Originally Posted by Eevo

so you have seen lots of severed heads?

i call bs.

I have seen the destruction caused by tow balls flying through screens, as that sling shot because of snatch straps rebound acting like an elastic band.

I have seen winch cables break and flay around but never with the destructive force as applied by a snatch strap gone wrong.

Mike

Originally Posted by nismine01

I have seen the destruction caused by tow balls flying through screens, as that sling shot because of snatch straps rebound acting like an elastic band.
Mike

people using a product incorrectly.

Originally Posted by Eevo

people using a product incorrectly.

Which is too easy to do with a snatch strap, especially when a lot of people don't understand the potential dangers involved in such usage.