rope shackles

binch · February 07, 2019, 08:24 PM

I see Britpart has started carrying Rope Shackles now! About time..... one more light weight bit of kit that won't kill me when if it fails...I hope.

https://www.britpart.com/parts/winching/winching-accessories-and-kits/winching-accessories/shackles-and-pulleys/da7336/

Trevor · February 07, 2019, 08:43 PM

Must have for any recovery kit imo. Really handy for rollovers as you can get them around frame and linkages that d-shackles won't fit.

binch · February 08, 2019, 12:30 PM

Quote from: Trevor on February 07, 2019, 08:43 PM
Must have for any recovery kit imo. Really handy for rollovers as you can get them around frame and linkages that d-shackles won't fit.

a fraction of the weight for equal strength, flexible and not likely to break windows if loose inside vehicle too! But they aren't as durable as a hunk of metal, and won't last a million years like the metal and can't be used to find off bears like the metal ones LOL

;D

Trevor · February 08, 2019, 02:08 PM

Quote from: binch on February 08, 2019, 12:30 PM
Quote from: Trevor on February 07, 2019, 08:43 PM
Must have for any recovery kit imo. Really handy for rollovers as you can get them around frame and linkages that d-shackles won't fit.

a fraction of the weight for equal strength, flexible and not likely to break windows if loose inside vehicle too! But they aren't as durable as a hunk of metal, and won't last a million years like the metal and can't be used to find off bears like the metal ones LOL

;D

Weeeellll, you can use them to fend off bears if that's your thing. I'll stick with a .357 Mag on my hip or a 45/70 slung over my shoulder. :)

But I got your back if you want to try and d-shackle him to a tree or something! We'll get that on YouTube and make a few bucks. ;D

pechanec · February 09, 2019, 02:56 PM

I guess it's good britpart finally got in on the act. Personally, we happily order recovery gear direct from ARB. And for bear-fending, I'm partial to .303; it's even British- correct

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binch · February 10, 2019, 11:21 AM

hahahh Maybe even whitworth tooled!?!? ;D

Matt H · February 10, 2019, 02:20 PM

I was under the impression harsh language would suffice?

Trevor · February 10, 2019, 05:42 PM

Quote from: Matt H on February 10, 2019, 02:20 PM
I was under the impression harsh language would suffice?

As long as it's followed by an aggressive finger wag, then you're good!

Red90 · February 10, 2019, 07:49 PM

binch · February 10, 2019, 08:04 PM

LOL...... I remember that one....

Trevor · February 11, 2019, 08:54 AM

Quote from: Red90 on February 10, 2019, 07:49 PM
https://youtu.be/aMUOBBuPyXQ

lol, that's priceless! Definitely a keeper.

Gardenome · February 12, 2021, 08:23 PM

My brain couldn't figure out how the tension just didn't continually increase until the rope snapped but then I remembered the half speed rule. Very cool.

https://youtu.be/nVnbPNyLu_c

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binch · February 12, 2021, 11:56 PM

That was quite interesting Ian! It was good to mention that this method doesn't give the same amount of pull from the winch when pulling the vehicle backward.

thanks Ian

Gardenome · February 13, 2021, 09:14 AM

And his comment that a hand winch would be similarly effective (shown via math) was interesting too. Almost not worth the extensive setup to winch backwards.

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Red90 · February 13, 2021, 02:24 PM

If you had a hand winch, you can simply direct pull from the back.