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RE: whoops.. - 1/29/2007 5:43:16 PM
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iceflames11
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Nice. What was the lucky vehicle that got to tow you out? I guess that presents another question... I use chains as opposed to straps. Anyone else do that or is there something I should know that I dont about chains.
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RE: whoops.. - 1/29/2007 5:57:20 PM
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blazinloud
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I've always used chains........nylon chokers and a couple shackels works good too
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RE: whoops.. - 1/29/2007 8:02:24 PM
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nofear17bmx
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I have to totally agree with tommyd. I have bent to many bars using chains to pull people out. So I just use big straps that can more then pull their weight. Let alone have any of you guys seen a chain snap from being yanks by a vehicle. All I can say is I am glad I wasnt the rear end of the truck pulling the stuck car out.
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RE: whoops.. - 1/29/2007 9:16:38 PM
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lol!! how ya been tommy??? lol looks like a fun adventure!! glad ya got out!
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RE: whoops.. - 1/30/2007 2:37:22 PM
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Paddle_grl
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ha h ahaha!! deer season!...been good not getting stuck like you! I'll have to give ya a call one of these days when I take a transfer up to big rapids!
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RE: whoops.. - 1/30/2007 4:54:11 PM
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blazerlt01
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glad you got out, i honestly prefers straps just cause they're easier to transport and they don't mess up the tow hooks
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RE: whoops.. - 1/31/2007 12:30:07 AM
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Hanr3
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Nice stuck.
Yep straps are the way to go.
And yes they will mess up tow hooks. I almost straightened out my tow hook yanking out a stuck Heep. He had a 4" lift and 33" and was burried to the frame in mud.
Pic of the tow hook.
http://offroadworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Hanr3/117424.jpg
Normal tow hook. Opposite side of my truck.
http://offroadworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Hanr3/117423.jpg
Why you dont use chains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFlnwZHb334
Note: this damage occured with a tow strap. Chains have have more moving mass and create more damage, including death. Research Kenetic energy to learn why. Not to mention that a chain with the same strength as a tow strap will have 1/2" thick links and be too heavy to carry, at least in any useable length.
I'd so some serious research before you start hooking up to other vehicles. Your life or that of another depends on it.
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RE: whoops.. - 1/31/2007 7:17:30 AM
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WOW! Nice vid. They were being quite stupid about that whole recovery anyhow, but... Damn! That strap sure did some damage. I've seen a heavy logging chain snap and take down a few 6" diameter trees. Not pretty, especially when one of them happens to land on you! LMAO...
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RE: whoops.. - 1/31/2007 9:54:59 AM
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m00nwater
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Yikes! I hope you got some rabbits after all that!
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RE: whoops.. - 1/31/2007 7:44:15 PM
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nofear17bmx
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That was an awesome video. It shows both chains and straps can pose a threat but I would much rather get whipped by a strap then get my head chopped off by a chain. Either way I would be severely injured or dead. One of these days I will dish out some money for like a 50,000lb tow strap heh.
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RE: whoops.. - 1/31/2007 11:22:48 PM
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Paddle_grl
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oh my god ICP?? you gotta be kidding me insane clown possie.....wow....yeah...I do not clain those people as my fellow michiganders....not to mention a little kid rock just for show! wow.....and that's some bad dammage with the strap....what's why I allways stand waaaaay clear any time tow straps are involved...I am going to make it to the Mounds ORV park this summer...I swear! wanna go tommy?
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