Tow strap reminder

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Star Tribune

Last update: May 25, 2008 - 1:44 PM


A Virginia, Minn. man died Saturday afternoon after he tried to pull a
vehicle out of a mud pit.

The man, 32, was using a tow rope to remove a stuck off-road vehicle
from the mud when the metal piece that secured the rope to one of the
vehicles broke and struck him in the head, according to the St. Louis
County sheriff's office.

He died at the scene. His identity had not been released Sunday morning.

The accident occurred in the 7800 block of Hill Road in Sandy Township
about 2 p.m.

RoyJ wrote:
> http://www.startribune.com/local/192...refer=Homepage
> Star Tribune
>
> Last update: May 25, 2008 - 1:44 PM
>
> A Virginia, Minn. man died Saturday afternoon after he tried to pull a
> vehicle out of a mud pit.
>
> The man, 32, was using a tow rope to remove a stuck off-road vehicle
> from the mud when the metal piece that secured the rope to one of the
> vehicles broke and struck him in the head, according to the St. Louis
> County sheriff's office.

You just have to wonder why they even allow deathstraps to be sold.

--
DougW

DougW wrote:

> RoyJ wrote:
>> http://www.startribune.com/local/192...refer=Homepage
>> Star Tribune
>>
>> Last update: May 25, 2008 - 1:44 PM
>>
>> A Virginia, Minn. man died Saturday afternoon after he tried to pull a
>> vehicle out of a mud pit.
>>
>> The man, 32, was using a tow rope to remove a stuck off-road vehicle
>> from the mud when the metal piece that secured the rope to one of the
>> vehicles broke and struck him in the head, according to the St. Louis
>> County sheriff's office.
>
> You just have to wonder why they even allow deathstraps to be sold.

Doug, note that the post referenced a rope - we tend to forget that it's not
just a snatch strap problem but anything with any amount of stretch. I've
seen chains and cables (especially cables) let go with amazing damage as
well as fiber straps or ropes. For that matter, I watched one idiot tie a
proper strap around a bumper and darned near get beaned when the whole
bumper let go.

Most times, people get hurt because of the fool using the tool.

--
Will Honea
** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

The description sounds like he was using a tow rope with steel hooks,
about the worst combination. The rope stretches and stores the energy,
the el-cleapo hook comes off the other vehicle, and the hook comes
shooting back at high speed.

Will Honea wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>
>> RoyJ wrote:
>>> http://www.startribune.com/local/192...refer=Homepage
>>> Star Tribune
>>>
>>> Last update: May 25, 2008 - 1:44 PM
>>>
>>> A Virginia, Minn. man died Saturday afternoon after he tried to pull a
>>> vehicle out of a mud pit.
>>>
>>> The man, 32, was using a tow rope to remove a stuck off-road vehicle
>>> from the mud when the metal piece that secured the rope to one of the
>>> vehicles broke and struck him in the head, according to the St. Louis
>>> County sheriff's office.
>> You just have to wonder why they even allow deathstraps to be sold.
>
> Doug, note that the post referenced a rope - we tend to forget that it's not
> just a snatch strap problem but anything with any amount of stretch. I've
> seen chains and cables (especially cables) let go with amazing damage as
> well as fiber straps or ropes. For that matter, I watched one idiot tie a
> proper strap around a bumper and darned near get beaned when the whole
> bumper let go.
>
> Most times, people get hurt because of the fool using the tool.
>

You really can't expect a news writer to properly explain what what used. It
could have been anything.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Stupendous Man wrote:
> You really can't expect a news writer to properly explain what what
> used. It could have been anything.

Odd are it was one of those made-in-china recovery straps/ropes
with the cast metal hooks.

In all fairness I probably would have used one of those myself if
not for what I read in an offroad magazine.

Speaking of, this article covers the issue quite nicely.
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Tow_Straps.htm

--
DougW

ON THAT NOTE:

Where exactly WOULD be the best place to get a good quality hook without
paying a ransom for it?
My winch didn't have a hook on it, I bought one, yea, chinky China.. but it
holds the line for now, but if I had to use it it would really give me the
puckers.

I'd like one with a keeper on it.

It's a Warn M8000 on an 06 Rubi.
Yea yea yea.. I thought of Warn, but they kinda think their stuff is gold
plated if you know what I mean.

K.

On May 28, 1:44*pm, "Kate" > wrote:
> ON THAT NOTE:
>
> Where exactly WOULD be the best place to get a good quality hook without
> paying a ransom for it?
> My winch didn't have a hook on it, I bought one, yea, chinky China.. but it
> holds the line for now, but if I had to use it it would really give me the
> puckers.
>
> I'd like one with a keeper on it.
>
> It's a Warn M8000 on an 06 Rubi.
> Yea yea yea.. I thought of Warn, but they kinda think their stuff is gold
> plated if you know what I mean.
>
> K.

These don't look too bad:

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/hooks.htm

>
> Where exactly WOULD be the best place to get a good quality hook without
> paying a ransom for it?
> My winch didn't have a hook on it, I bought one, yea, chinky China.. but
> it

I prefer a swivel hook,
http://www.awdirect.com/columbus-mck...e-accessories/

Ohhhh.. I like that one!
*blonde look* but does it like, come in other colors? I totally want one
that, like, matches my jeep you know....?

heh heh...
I think it looks like a winner.
Thanks!

K.


"Stupendous Man" > wrote in message
...
>
> Where exactly WOULD be the best place to get a good quality hook without
> paying a ransom for it?
> My winch didn't have a hook on it, I bought one, yea, chinky China.. but
> it

I prefer a swivel hook,
http://www.awdirect.com/columbus-mck...e-accessories/