Choosing The Right Recovery Gear

[heata]

thanks antz

 

[Jason]

Check this out:

YouTube - Simple Snatch setup

 

[tweak'e]

Check this out:

YouTube - Simple Snatch setup

interesting that he fitted two dampners but both on the same strap, instead of one on each strap ???

 

[tweak'e]

YouTube - Broken snatch strap navara pulling out a patrol

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Well at least they arent using cables lol

 

[Aussie Frontier]

have a peek at how small the straps are on this recovery
YouTube - jumping the dam

 

[tweak'e]

and a very good demo of why you use dampeners.
YouTube - Recovery rope snapped dangerous

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Hey no matter how careful you are there are always times when equipment fails and accidents happen. We always use a safety line or strap whenever we are doing a recovery of anything beached and not a straight rolling tow

 

[ants_oz]

Check this out:

YouTube - Simple Snatch setup

P7 Offroad - Chopper is a nice bloke, knows his stuff is a true professional.

 

[Old.Tony]

I've got some basic recovery gear now:

The winch extension, tree protector and bow shackles are from ARB.

I will probably get myself an exhaust jack, snatch block, another dampener and some more bow shackles to complete the set. I bought myself an army duffle bag to carry it all in - it's not light, and I want it all together.

What won't fit in the bag (that I haven't bought yet but will probably get before I head towards the interior of Australia) is a long-handled shovel.

I won't get a high-lift jack - I am not experienced with them, and don't wish to endanger myself or my family or become another statistic in the "Stupid things people done with high lift jacks" hall of fame.

 

[joshman]

i'm going to bump this thread and suggest that it should be made a sticky in teh forums, it's extremely useful to know about the recovery gear and the pro's and cons of using each item, it's certainly given me some food for thought! thanks guys!