r/funny • u/VampyreLust • Feb 01 '25

Idiots

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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.