Putting two tow straps together???
#91
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
Easy there big boy....
Don't get all shook up.
I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
shoulder.
Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > :
: > : Carl
: >
: > That's what my husband says too.
: > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: >
: > KJK
:
: That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
: any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
:
: If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: and out the back window. People get killed that way.
:
: See:
: http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
:
: Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: likely to fail with deadly results.
:
: See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
:
: Mike
: 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Don't get all shook up.
I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
shoulder.
Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > :
: > : Carl
: >
: > That's what my husband says too.
: > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: >
: > KJK
:
: That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
: any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
:
: If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: and out the back window. People get killed that way.
:
: See:
: http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
:
: Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: likely to fail with deadly results.
:
: See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
:
: Mike
: 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#92
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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Man! Talk about Forrest Gump syndrome (Stupid is as stupid does)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:--------------------
:
: Carl wrote:
: >
: > D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: >
: > Carl
#93
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43A8715D.EAF86075@***.net...
: http://www.----------.com/temp/TowStrapBreakshort.mpg
Man! Talk about Forrest Gump syndrome (Stupid is as stupid does)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:--------------------
:
: Carl wrote:
: >
: > D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: >
: > Carl
#94
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43A8715D.EAF86075@***.net...
: http://www.----------.com/temp/TowStrapBreakshort.mpg
Man! Talk about Forrest Gump syndrome (Stupid is as stupid does)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:--------------------
:
: Carl wrote:
: >
: > D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: >
: > Carl
#95
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#96
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Posts: n/a
Re: Putting two tow straps together???
Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#97
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Putting two tow straps together???
Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
things when it come to proper gear use....
He is using construction straps or slings then.
These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
****** strap that is normally seen off road.
They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
Mike
"KJ.Kate" wrote:
>
> Easy there big boy....
> Don't get all shook up.
>
> I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
> I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
> shoulder.
>
> Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
> construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
> different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
>
> KJK
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
> : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
> : >
> : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
> : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
> : > :
> : > : Carl
> : >
> : > That's what my husband says too.
> : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
> : >
> : > KJK
> :
> : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed on
> : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
> :
> : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
> : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
> : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
> :
> : See:
> : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
> :
> : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
> : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
> : likely to fail with deadly results.
> :
> : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
> :
> : Mike
> : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#98
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Re: Putting two tow straps together???
It's good to see someone passsionate about safety.
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#99
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Putting two tow straps together???
It's good to see someone passsionate about safety.
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#100
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Putting two tow straps together???
It's good to see someone passsionate about safety.
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Hubs is a safety nut too, yeas as an Operating Engineer has him very
contientious about such things.
Sorry if I yanked a knot in your tail.
BUT
If I hadn't, think of all the things I might have never learned :)
Thanks for the clarification!
Personally, I am prone to asking a ton of questions and learning as much as
I can from those who have been there before I have. In the case of straps
like these, I have no clue so am soaking up as much information as I can.
Now I have really learned soemthing but I am still not so sure about putting
a stick in the middle. Be it a chunk of hickory or whatever in the middle.
It still sounds dangerous.
KJK
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A99192.518743CA@sympatico.ca...
: Sorry about getting all worked up there, I have just seen too many dumb
: things when it come to proper gear use....
:
: He is using construction straps or slings then.
:
: These are a 'totally' different animal than the 'elastic band' type of
: ****** strap that is normally seen off road.
:
: They are like a chain or tow strap with no give and a shackle or D-ring
: is fine to use with them, proper even. :-)
:
: Our straps stretch like crazy when trying to pull someone out of mud and
: never come up hard so the kinetic energy stored in them is massive.
:
: Mike
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: >
: > Easy there big boy....
: > Don't get all shook up.
: >
: > I understand the theory and the logic, as does my husband.
: > I was just tossing in another opinion, that was offered from over my
: > shoulder.
: >
: > Keep in mind, that the slings that he (my husband uses) are in heavy
: > construction. Much larger than anything any of us would use, and for
: > different purposes such as lifting as with a crane, not pulling.
: >
: > KJK
: >
: > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
: > news:43A97566.9F6CAFE5@sympatico.ca...
: > : "KJ.Kate" wrote:
: > : >
: > : > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:_4udnRaovYetHDreRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
: > : > : D-shackle, if they have loop ends.
: > : > :
: > : > : Carl
: > : >
: > : > That's what my husband says too.
: > : > He says it is the 'approved method' of joining two straps together.
: > : >
: > : > KJK
: > :
: > : That is THE 'most' dangerous way to do it and would never be allowed
on
: > : any organized run or any RAMJ+W (newsgroup) run we put on.
: > :
: > : If one strap breaks, the D-ring 'will' go ballistic and it can go
: > : through the windshield, then through the driver, then through the seat
: > : and out the back window. People get killed that way.
: > :
: > : See:
: > : http://www.southernhighrollers.com/t..._miss_from.htm
: > :
: > : Why is it so difficult for folks to just use the loops provided to put
: > : the two straps together????? It is simple and idiot proof and not
: > : likely to fail with deadly results.
: > :
: > : See: http://xjeep.dyndns.org/slipstrap.jpg
: > :
: > : Mike
: > : 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
: > : 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
: > : Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
: > : Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
: > : (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)