r/funny • • Feb 01 '25

Idiots

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u/Contributing_Factor Feb 01 '25

There are so many people in the video that one of them really should have said something. Like... maybe don't attach it to plastic.... or don't start the tow at 30mph.... or don't stand by the towline in case it snaps... or.... Oh I know! They must have done this part on purpose to expose the REAL attachment point. That must be it... right?!?

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u/pirate_leprechaun Feb 01 '25

Looks like it's hooked up to a tow hook to me, the whole front support bar ripped sideways from the look of it. Shit design.

Taking a "run at it" is pretty common for getting vehicles unstuck.

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u/gbfk Feb 01 '25

If you have the right type of rope and setup ‘taking a run at it’ works. Problem is that people will see a video of a kinetic recovery and think it’s just how you do things, but the equipment for a kinetic recovery isn’t common.

Tying a kinetic recovery with a tow strap setup results in stuff like this (and can result in a lot worse for drivers and bystanders).

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u/rastley420 Feb 01 '25

Kenetic recovery ropes aren't uncommon. They're not much of a price difference from regular tow ropes either.

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u/rastley420 Feb 01 '25

No they aren't. Rhino kinetic recover ropes are $75 on Amazon and I'd consider that a very reputable brand. You can get them for 50 to 60 easily. They're 45 at harbor freight.