If you had doubts about pull ropes...

[k0ua]

If you ever had any doubts about the efficacy of elastic pull ropes like the "yank-em" just watch this video.

These ropes store energy and snaps out some seriously stuck vehicles

 

[LittleBill21]

they also can do serious damage to people/vehicles if used improperly since they store so much energy, but they are useful I own one.

 

[MoKelly]

If you ever had any doubts about the efficacy of elastic pull ropes like the "yank-em" just watch this video.

These ropes store energy and snaps out some seriously stuck vehicles

Thanks. That was great.

I loved it when the gal kept the truck in park the first attempt! The guy didn’t get upset.

MoKelly

 

[Thomas]

Interesting.

 

[Rustyiron]

They make them up to about 3" for BIG tractors, combines etc. The old "snatch straps" that are a woven material very similar to the bigger yellow ratchet straps work just like the video rope. They do fatigue and are good for only so many yanks.
First time that you use one, you'll be amazed.

 

[k0ua]

Thanks. That was great.

I loved it when the gal kept the truck in park the first attempt! The guy didn’t get upset.

MoKelly

Matt seems to be pretty even tempered. I have watched most of his videos. They get into some real sketchy recovery's sometimes. Like this one below:

 

[Jstpssng]

Matt seems to be pretty even tempered. I have watched most of his videos. They get into some real sketchy recovery's sometimes. Like this one below:

Posted as I was at about 9 minutes... Given the circumstances she's pretty laid back as well. There really isn't much keeping that from rolling down the hill.

 

[cqaigy2]

She did pretty well, helping to drive them out. I've done a few unsticks and the person in the vehicle was less than helpful.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I was thinking about getting one. Got the tractor stuck atop a snow mound recently. Using a chain and the curl of the backhoe got it out, but it took ten back and forth operations (alone) an inch at a time. Stored energy strap would have been nice.

Love all that plastic junk hanging off the front of the Dodge! lol

 

[RaydaKub]

Matt seems to be pretty even tempered. I have watched most of his videos. They get into some real sketchy recovery's sometimes. Like this one below:

You wouldn't have caught me in that Excursion tipped at 45 degrees. Wow!

 

[Jstpssng]

Matt seems to be pretty even tempered. I have watched most of his videos. They get into some real sketchy recovery's sometimes. Like this one below:

Since you posted this I startd checking out his videos. He seems to have created a business doing something he enjoys and is good at.

 

[k0ua]

Since you posted this I startd checking out his videos. He seems to have created a business doing something he enjoys and is good at.

On top of that he seems like a really nice guy.

 

[SylvainG]

they also can do serious damage to people/vehicles if used improperly since they store so much energy, but they are useful I own one.

I was surprised he didn't put anything mid rope to prevent it from flying fast back at you if it breaks and seeing people standing close to it. Ain't that a recipe for disasters?

 

[k0ua]

I was surprised he didn't put anything mid rope to prevent it from flying fast back at you if it breaks and seeing people standing close to it. Ain't that a recipe for disasters?

It is soft and large in diameter and catches a lot of air, and very light. Nothing like a cable or chain.

 

[SylvainG]

Maybe, but "how-to" videos as well as instructions from manufacturers I've seen about kynetic recovery rope mention to put something like a jacket mid rope to act like a 'parachute' in case of breaking.

 

[Jstpssng]

I was surprised he didn't put anything mid rope to prevent it from flying fast back at you if it breaks and seeing people standing close to it. Ain't that a recipe for disasters?

That's been mentioned to him in the comments, and he addressed it but I don't recall his answer. He's good at what he does, but sometimes seems unprepared. They once towed a Ranger several miles throuh the sand because it was low on coolant... a couple gallons of water and he could have driven out. I keep that much in the truck for drinking, and it isn't as hot here as in Utah.

They have one interesting rescue of a pickup which had almost gone off a cliff and was at a 36 degree angle... a breath of wind would seemingly blow it over. Several others had tried and failed, they got it on an even keel and were able to drive it out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IfXPm9zrU

In one video Iwatched last night he said that they've been doing it since 1977 and have never had a damage claim. Considering where he goes to bring people back out, people have to accept some responsibility for themselves.

 

[Rustyiron]

It is soft and large in diameter and catches a lot of air, and very light. Nothing like a cable or chain.

And their stored energy is in every inch of its length, immediately releasing within itself at failure.
I've only used the strap type and when they break it's an uneventful straight line recoil.

 

[PILOON]

Last month I extracted an SUV that was well in a snow covered ditch.
I had a construction type 20 ft. 'sling' with a loop at one end**.
It was about 3/4" in diameter
Looped it over my hitch and he looped it onto his front cross member and I literally walked him out.
My 'sling line' stretched somewhat like a big elastic and out he popped.
OK, my SUV is AWD and he was also AWD.
A previous driver tried and snapped his tow line in an attempt.

** I had created a second loop at other end c/w a snatch hook for towing purposes.
(This lives permanently in my SUV.)

 

[RaydaKub]

They have one interesting rescue of a pickup which had almost gone off a cliff and was at a 36 degree angle... a breath of wind would seemingly blow it over. Several others had tried and failed, they got it on an even keel and were able to drive it out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IfXPm9zrU

That rescue was pretty amazing. I've watched probably 25 of his videos over the last week since watching that one. He yanks the crap out of his ropes.
I think my favorite is this one tho, he drags a car 10 miles. It's hilarious.

 

[Jstpssng]

That rescue was pretty amazing. I've watched probably 25 of his videos over the last week since watching that one. He yanks the crap out of his ropes.
I think my favorite is this one tho, he drags a car 10 miles. It's hilarious.

I want to see them get that Corvair up and running.