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OK, So I am considering a KERR as part of the recovery kit. To be used when the situation calls for one.

To go with winch and other kit etc that I already carry.

Seems to be two types on the market at the moment.

Fisrt is shown in this link to fourby:

http://fourby.co.uk/epages/950004277.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004277/Products/24KERR

Maybe @battenberg would like to contribute....:)

Compared to this style of Kinetic rope? which I have seen a few people use satisfactorily.

http://www.paddockspares.com/pm691-...reaking-load-web-exclusive-special-offer.html

Please let me know if you have any knowledge / thoughts / preference of one over the other.

Cheers
 
Don't forget there will be a lot of energy in the rope when "snatching". Make sure recovery points are good
24mm is like what I used to use.
Good enough for the RAF oh & it was free :)
Hope the info helps
 
I've used the Paddocks type before and would again. I haven't used the Fourby type but having looked into them I can't see much wrong with it.

I'd prefer to use a winch, but on decent vehicles and using proper procedures Kerrs might sometimes be the only way to get a properly stuck vehicle out, and they're supposed to be especially good for deep sand, just be careful!!
 
neilly said:
OK, So I am considering a KERR as part of the recovery kit. To be used when the situation calls for one.

To go with winch and other kit etc that I already carry.

Seems to be two types on the market at the moment.

Fisrt is shown in this link to fourby:

http://fourby.co.uk/epages/950004277.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004277/Products/24KERR

Maybe @battenberg would like to contribute....:)

Compared to this style of Kinetic rope? which I have seen a few people use satisfactorily.

http://www.paddockspares.com/pm691-...reaking-load-web-exclusive-special-offer.html

Please let me know if you have any knowledge / thoughts / preference of one over the other.

Cheers
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I've got an old tow strap and mentioned, when submitting my details to MHM and BB, that I might invest in a new tow rope, so this is of interest to me. Does a snatch rope have to be used in the snatch technique?
 
They can be leathal if used incorrectly. I think BB has a photo to show how nasty they can be...
 
Saw some one attach a hook & Shackal to a KERR
So I went for a walk. & prep the first aid kit.
Why do people not understand kinetic energy? In the correct method it's safe & has its uses.
 
Hicap phill said:
Saw some one attach a hook & Shackal to a KERR
So I went for a walk. & prep the first aid kit.
Why do people not understand kinetic energy? In the correct method it's safe & has its uses.
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Years ago, I saw the bumper removed from a series and fly through the air during a snatch recovery.

Never done it since, I prefer slower but safer methods, like a Tirfor winch and multiplier block and tackle.
 
neilly said:
Idiots more likely............amazing how many people think they were being serious in the comments about it being professional.

Cheers
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Gawd, I never read the comments as I thought the title was taking the pish :eek: Were they taking that seriously? I'm off to read the comments.
 
neilly said:
OK, So I am considering a KERR as part of the recovery kit. To be used when the situation calls for one.

To go with winch and other kit etc that I already carry.

Seems to be two types on the market at the moment.

Fisrt is shown in this link to fourby:

http://fourby.co.uk/epages/950004277.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004277/Products/24KERR

Maybe @battenberg would like to contribute....:)

Compared to this style of Kinetic rope? which I have seen a few people use satisfactorily.

http://www.paddockspares.com/pm691-...reaking-load-web-exclusive-special-offer.html

Please let me know if you have any knowledge / thoughts / preference of one over the other.

Cheers
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I’ve the Paddock’s one’ used it a few times, does what it’s meant to, nothing negative to say about it really
 
Turboman said:
Years ago, I saw the bumper removed from a series and fly through the air during a snatch recovery.

Never done it since, I prefer slower but safer methods, like a Tirfor winch and multiplier block and tackle.
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Not a big fan myself either. It's amazing what they can do but to my mind more for specially prepared vehicles in P&P type situations where there is an accepted degree of risk of damage and not a vehicle that's needs to get someone to work on Monday morning.
 
blue beasty said:
Not a big fan myself either. It's amazing what they can do but to my mind more for specially prepared vehicles in P&P type situations where there is an accepted degree of risk of damage and not a vehicle that's needs to get someone to work on Monday morning.
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You need a lot of confidence in towbar or recovery point attachment to the chassis to do that. And I just don't have confidence that a 20 year old Landrover chassis will be rust free.
 
Turboman said:
You need a lot of confidence in towbar or recovery point attachment to the chassis to do that. And I just don't have confidence that a 20 year old Landrover chassis will be rust free.
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I wouldn't do that to my new chassis. :eek: I don't mind getting mine covered in mud green laning and I would happily 'some' more taxing stuff at a P&P, but I wouldn't drive mine in to a swamp like that.
 
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