Saw this, so thought I'd just put it out there, different idea thats for sure.
Check out the vids as to how it works.
http://www.pillowtrack.com/
Check out the vids as to how it works.
http://www.pillowtrack.com/
Pillow talk...oops Pillowtrack
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michaelgroves
Explorer
I wonder what a little wheelspin does to them?
flyingwil
Supporting Sponsor - Sierra Expeditions
We used them in the snow, and I was not that impressed. When the conditions were wet, they shot out to one side or another. We were considering carrying them, and they seemed like a great idea in the publications and videos, however, we were not able to replicate the success rate in the snow. Maybe some others that were there will chime in.
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
Probably not. Someone from PillowTrack said, "Pillow Tracks will do everything a bridging ladder will, and more!"
Pillowtrack
New member
Hi,
There is no recovery tool that will recover any vehicle from any situation (not that we know of anyway).
Please accept our apologies if Pillowtrack was claimed to be a "do it all tool" by any of our team members.
The Pillowtrack shown in snow photo above is the SUV version, which is not designed for use in snow.
Nevertheless, it comes out handy in many other situations as can be seen in the attached.
Pillowtrack
There is no recovery tool that will recover any vehicle from any situation (not that we know of anyway).
Please accept our apologies if Pillowtrack was claimed to be a "do it all tool" by any of our team members.
The Pillowtrack shown in snow photo above is the SUV version, which is not designed for use in snow.
Nevertheless, it comes out handy in many other situations as can be seen in the attached.
Pillowtrack
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michaelgroves
Explorer
Always nice to see a product supplier taking an interest in the forum, and appreciated when they don't pretend to just be a user!
How well do these things deal with coming up against a hot exhaust etc?
How well do these things deal with coming up against a hot exhaust etc?
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
We used them in the snow, and I was not that impressed. When the conditions were wet, they shot out to one side or another. We were considering carrying them, and they seemed like a great idea in the publications and videos, however, we were not able to replicate the success rate in the snow. Maybe some others that were there will chime in.
I find it interesting you are so quick to NOT approve this product altogether.
Did you try it in any surface other than snow?
You as a vendor, have a lot of power to shape people's perception of a product. Might want to fully test a product in its intended capacity before ruling it out...
My .02 cents.
Oh, and props to the company for coming out and saying that certain models have limitations. Good representation and question answering garner big points in this community.
I'm still considering these, and would love a full review if at all possible before buying.
Rexsname
Explorer
I too would like to see a full review on these. Do the pillow tracks that are 'for' snowy conditions have features/limitations that would make them less than ideal for other terrain types?
I understand that a full review by someone other that a manufacturer/distributer would not come quickly (change of seasons, change of terrain) but perhaps Overland Journal could test these and let us know if they are worth the money or not. I was very impressed when I saw these tools at the Overland Expo and am interested in them. That being said, I trust Wil and his ability to test items without bias. Perhaps he was unaware of the snowy ones???
REX
I understand that a full review by someone other that a manufacturer/distributer would not come quickly (change of seasons, change of terrain) but perhaps Overland Journal could test these and let us know if they are worth the money or not. I was very impressed when I saw these tools at the Overland Expo and am interested in them. That being said, I trust Wil and his ability to test items without bias. Perhaps he was unaware of the snowy ones???
REX
The same was asked of the MUD community and the opinions there were a little less favorable, including my own:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/284789-new-self-recovery-tool.html
http://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/284789-new-self-recovery-tool.html
michaelgroves
Explorer
None of you has actually used one, though, despite all the strong opinions...
I'm with BigDaddy - would like to see a full independent review.