As a trainer for the SA 4WD Association (in a previous life), our 4WD Club set up an experiment with a snatch strap and a recovery type shackle whereby the shackle would "break away" under full stretch of the strap. We set up a sheet of corrugated iron, backed by two layers of 1/2 inch plywood at the other end. The shackle and strap punched clean through them like they weren't there and came to rest the full length of the strap at the other end!!! I recall the Landcruiser Club (I think?) did a similar experiment with similar results - Mr J would probably recall this as well?
It was bloody scary and really made us realise the enormous energy these straps can release. And if you are in the way, then you have a real big problem! And please do not think that a simple air damper over the strap will protect you - IT WON"T, they do absolutely nothing! The ONLY thing that arrested and stopped the strap in our experiments was two steel drag chains securely tied to the strap at 1/3 & 2/3 distance - nothing else worked at all!
So folks, PLEASE be careful and STOP, ASSESS and THINK seriously about how and when to use a snatch strap and if you do, keep all the rubber-neckers at a very safe distance..
Herewith endeth the lecture...
Last Edit: Jun 26, 2017 18:22:14 GMT 9.5 by gerryp
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu
Sad this Gerry.there is a FB page i got bogged at Inskip Point. You want too see stupidity look on their. Then leave a comment about it the stupid things they do & the macho men shoot you down. Some people can't be told .
