Bow shackle punches through bonnet – 6th Nov 2015
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Bow shackle punches through bonnet - 6th Nov 2015

 

Immense force is exerted during a 4×4 vehicle recovery on the recovery points, shackles and recovery rope or strap. Should a failure occur the bow shackle flies back at a tremendous velocity potentially causing damage to your vehicle and serious injury to drivers or bystanders.

This clip demonstrates the dangers through a simulated failed recovery. The bow shackle punched straight through the bonnet.

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Safety first! Always use two SECURETECH Recovery Safety Lanyards (one for each vehicle) during a recovery, with a rated bow shackle and the correct SECURETECH recovery strap or rope for your vehicle’s mass. For more details on safety, click here.

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Made of polyamide, most kinetic straps stretch 20—30% of their length – used to extricate a severely bogged down vehicle from sand or mud.

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