Any practical use or need for heavy chain?

[Antichrist]

I've kept System 7 (the transport chain mentioned) in my recovery kit for over 30 years. Used it in all the situations mentioned as good places, never in the others. Well, not never. As a kid my dad and I would pull people out of snow banks with chain, but that was before the advent of real recovery straps. But he did know enough to not jerk them.

 

[Eric S.]

Thanks chuck45, that sounds like some good points never thought about how shocking would effect the chain. Saved me a few dollars too!

 

[cstamm81]

Grade 70 should be a yellow - goldish color. I have never seen grade 70 in that gray metal color. You wouldn't catch me using that to pull anything too heavy. Could be used for general use though.

 

[StumpXJ]

Yeah, like I mentioned in my orginal post, I have no reason to use it for recovery situations. I have that covered. I would be using it more around the garage and house for other tasks that might damage my otherwise expensive straps.

~James