Best *mid priced* Kinetic Recovery Rope?

It really does depend on your recovery style and method: If you can get enough traction and just pull someone out, a strap or chain work well. If you need momentum to get someone loose and moving, an elastic rope is better and safer.

I have seen a 4000 lb truck recover an 8000 lb truck using a kinetic rope, so I know they work well if you're willing to take a running start. I worry to much about damaged frames and broken power train mounts to be that aggressive. If I cannot recover with a straight pull, it's time to anchor the wheels and pull out the winch and pulley blocks.

LA

Sound like your minds made up..Cool..

I tow/snatch like 50 times a year, occasionally pulling out friends or family from the ditch in snowy conditions but mostly pulling downed tree's up to or down to the road..Those kinetic ropes would just not work for the way I need it done,there way to dangerous..

I have been towed probably atleast 100 times in my old work but never with one of those..Always via chain or cable pulled out by Rubber tired skidders and D-7 Cats...

Call me old fashioned but I would never own a kenetic rope having seen some terrible after effects of people getting towed out..Dang,it can be really dangerous if you don't know what your doing regardless of which method you use but those kinetic ropes look like a disaster waiting to happen..Infact,one video I just watched talked about a guy that was still in the hospital from the kinetic rope sling shot back into his truck..

Chains and cables here, especially with the TC loaded up..My advice if your going to get one,get the very best you can afford..Not really a thing to scrimp on..

Good luck in choosing..

jaycocreek wrote:

Take a look at "Highway to Hell" on the Weather Channel and tell us how many kinetic rope recoveries you see. ZERO!

One of my favorite shows and the 2WD wreckers are awesome LOL...And I agree with your thoughts..To many readers and not that many doer's..This hurts(laughing) I agree with Brad..LOL

Highway Thru Hell (featuring the Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue) started in 2012 and I’m guessing that Kinetic Recovery Ropes were not widely available back then, especially in Canada…. as Canada sometimes has slower and less access to new products.

Also - judging from their website - the Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue company is primarily a TOWING company - and for towing I can see how a conventional tow strap would often be preferable.

https://www.jamiedavistowing.com/pages/roadside-assistance-services

I am not looking to tow… I am looking for RECOVERY - a whole different thing.

This article has more info.

https://www.roundforge.com/articles/why-you-dont-want-tow-strap-hooks/

pigman1 wrote:
You get what you pay for. If you don't know how to pull out a stuck vehicle these "Kinetic Recovery Ropes" are a way to cover up any number of stupid mistakes...Maybe. Take a look at "Highway to Hell" on the Weather Channel and tell us how many kinetic rope recoveries you see. ZERO!! These guys are the professionals and know what they're doing.

Well Matt of Winder Towing in Utah is regarded by many to be one of the best recovery guys around... he is a pro who is doing this every day.

Watch a few of his video's and you'll see why.
He is as old school as it gets - taught by his dad I believe.

He was initially very, very skeptical of Kinetic Recovery ropes.

He now owns four Yankums, and uses them a TON. (as seen in his videos)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdVOry0oNF9WIe_3uCfz9Q

So i disagree with your opinion above.

:-)

Take a look at "Highway to Hell" on the Weather Channel and tell us how many kinetic rope recoveries you see. ZERO!

One of my favorite shows and the 2WD wreckers are awesome LOL...And I agree with your thoughts..To many readers and not that many doer's..This hurts(laughing) I agree with Brad..LOL

You get what you pay for. If you don't know how to pull out a stuck vehicle these "Kinetic Recovery Ropes" are a way to cover up any number of stupid mistakes...Maybe. Take a look at "Highway to Hell" on the Weather Channel and tell us how many kinetic rope recoveries you see. ZERO!! These guys are the professionals and know what they're doing.

Check out these and find the appropriately rated kinetic rope for your needs, also check out their soft shackles for added safety. Bubbba Rope

BradW wrote:
My suggestion would be two 30' x 3" standard recovery straps and a couple of D-rings.

ps. this is a good, related article, and it explains why I do not want to buy a tow strap, even if it is called something else on the package.

My research indicates that kinetic Recovery Ropes are a LOT safer for everyone involved, and is also safer for both vehicles, (far less jerk on the rigs)

https://www.roundforge.com/articles/why-you-dont-want-tow-strap-hooks/

Matt’s offroad recovery towing on youtube uses Yankem. They seem to work fine. It’s a business for him.

I’d also consider a 5000 hitch mounted winch with a pulley to double the pull but still be light as well as recovery straps and tree savers, and an anchor.

Recovery ropes are priced according to the diameter and length of the rope. This is a very highly rated rope on Amazon that may meet your requirements.