Recent content by gregseto

I'm sensing some hostility here. The reason I posted was to get suggestions on a possibly useful alternative to gear I already have. This isn't about "cheaping out" or "getting real." If you know of any piece of recovery equipment that is adjustable in length, but doesn't come out of a winch...

I should probably clarify what I mean. I don't intend to use the ratchet strap as the come along, I have a proper come along for that. I'd be using the ratchet straps to run out from the come along to, say, a tree, and to pick up the slack in the line. Once everything is taught, I'd use the...

Do any of you have an opinion on using a heavy duty, trucker style ratchet strap for come-along recovery? http://www.uscargocontrol.com/ratchetstrap2x30wwirehookskeepersnewproduct-p-3877.html I'm thinking a couple of these could replace about 100lbs of 3/8" chain. The WLL isn't great at...