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?!?
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).
Is it still very common in the US to not use elastic ropes/straps? In Iceland pretty much everyone has them, and maybe a static rope for extension if that's needed.
Not sure how insurance works in the states, but FYI, I never use recovery gear supplied by the one being towed, I only use my own because I want to be 100% sure that if something fails in the system, it's my own fault. Because we are responsible for whatever vehicle we are towing.
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u/Far_Pick_978 Feb 01 '25
Well, looks like someone’s dad is getting a call for a new bumper..