How important it is for you guys to throw an old coat or a blanket or something of the like over the middle of a tow or recovery strap when pulling someone or something out of being stuck!

Most of us "winch guys" have known all along the importance of this, but I'm sure a lot of guys don't know to do this with a recovery strap as well!

Stories abound about serious injuries and even deaths resulting from being hit by a flying metal projectile!

I just read this today:

http://leadercall.com/local/x2238598...freak-accident

 

Thanks a lot for that info guy....thank u ,,,my wife thanks u too

 

It doesn't take a lot of weight hanging in the middle of a cable or strap to direct the force of the cable down harmlessly to the ground.

This is a pic from an online off-road magazine, note the bag hanging on the cable:

 

I had no idea. Very important info.