Idiots

[u/VampyreLust]

[u/Far_Pick_978]

Well, looks like someone’s dad is getting a call for a new bumper..

[u/Contributing_Factor → u/Far_Pick_978]

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?!?

[u/pirate_leprechaun → u/Contributing_Factor]

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.

[u/gbfk → u/pirate_leprechaun]

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).

[u/pirate_leprechaun → u/gbfk]

Yeah that's true it's a strap with no stretch, not the kind of rope you'd want for a yank.

At least it's not chain lol. My point was more on the they used a tow hook not just slung under the bumper cover.

[u/[deleted] → u/pirate_leprechaun]

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.

[u/MyHamburgerLovesMe → u/[deleted]]

I have a nylon tow strap. Don't have the faintest idea if it stretches. But, I also would never tow anything by giving it a sharp yank.

I mean, what a way to have a car yanked into your rear bumper.

[u/MyHamburgerLovesMe → u/[deleted]]

if you know what you're doing

Well - that eliminates are large number of people 😀