Snatch Strap (Kinetic Recovery Rope)
A snatch strap is a stretchy recovery strap that stores energy as it stretches, helping pull a stuck vehicle free with a smooth jerk.
What is Snatch Strap (Kinetic Recovery Rope)?
It is used between two vehicles in off-road recovery. The strap must be rated for the vehicle weights. Soft shackles or rated bow shackles connect it. Never join two snatch straps with a metal shackle, as it can fly if the strap fails.
How it works
The pulling vehicle stretches the strap, which then contracts and transfers energy to the stuck vehicle.
Why it matters for your car
Keep bystanders well away; a failed strap or fitting can be lethal. Use a damper blanket over the strap during the pull.
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