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Rock Crawl competition
cj-nh:
I have not read this whole thread but here is the basics I know about chain vs. Straps.
Recovery straps are specifically designed to stretch and recoil,(Different from a rated lifting strap) which makes for a smoother better pull and removes stress on the vehicles since it has "give".
I have never wheeled with a club that allows chain on their trail rides. I broken strap doesn't render any serious injury. I broken chain would cause lots of injury to person and vehicles.
Chains are definitely not allowed on the competition circuit. IOn top of it, most semi-pro type competitions only allow synthetic line winches. They are very safety focused.
Last note, a winch weight is a line weight. It can be a sand filled bag (kind of shaped like a sadlebag) or a giant plastic puck that is on line(like a donut).
HOT-ROD:
well, i have used both.
chain for towing/pulling.
strap for snatch/yanking.
i think common sence needs to be applied for every occasion, but i'd rather the strap stretch less/instead off my frame, i am stuck in the mud.
agreeing to disagree is ok too boys.
Gastank:
--- Quote from: HOT-ROD on January 10, 2008, 03:50:13 PM ---well, i have used both.
chain for towing/pulling.
strap for snatch/yanking.
i think common sence needs to be applied for every occasion, but i'd rather the strap stretch less/instead off my frame, i am stuck in the mud.
agreeing to disagree is ok too boys.
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concur....
Obviously the Farm Boys (even though we heard nothing from Doball on this one) agree that they would rather have a chain...
Personal preference. I know that hooking a tractor to a broke down combine (Glidden)... I'm not going to trust a nylon/poly strap... I'll go out to the barn and find the biggest damn chain I can find.
Kral4me:
--- Quote from: Gastank on January 11, 2008, 06:15:51 PM ---Personal preference. I know that hooking a tractor to a broke down combine (Glidden)... I'm not going to trust a nylon/poly strap... I'll go out to the barn and find the biggest damn chain I can find.
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That just struck me as friggin hilarious for some reason....I haven't seen a combine in years...sweet. Thanks for the memories Brad LOL!
In that case...I think even I (for all of my stuck up and strap snob nature) would use a chain! :P ;) :-*
rocket:
--- Quote from: Kral4me on January 11, 2008, 06:41:27 PM ---
That just struck me as friggin hilarious for some reason....I haven't seen a combine in years...sweet. Thanks for the memories Brad LOL!
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You havn't? I guess w/ me living out in the farm country i see more of that. They use them to harvest the corn out here
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