Stupidest video I've seen in awhile.

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Originally Posted by ericr

What an idiot *shakes head*.

Tow cables can be especially dangerous, as can straps. Chains you don't have to really worry about them breaking because they don't build up and store hardly any energy from stretching like a cable or strap will.

That kid obviously stopped reading the rules of vehicle recovery before it says... don't use excessive speed with a "jerk strap" (as they're sometimes known) because they work good like that, at 2 mph, not 20mph and excellerating.

The next rule he didn't read is...throw a heavy blanket or tarp over the strap in case it breaks or comes loose. *note* A bumper/front frame assembly also works for this though it is more costly than a heavy blanket or tarp.

ahmen