Being stuck in the mud or snow with your vehicle is a real fun spoiler. And the problem gets worse when you are in the middle of nowhere and call service is not available. So, what are you going to do? Thankfully, a Yankum Rope for Jeep is now available, using kinetic energy for towing your stuck vehicle. This type of recovery rope is a smart way to get out of a tough situation without working too hard.
How Kinetic Recovery Ropes Work
Before, recovering stuck vehicles was only possible by using recovery straps attached to other vehicles, winches, or traction boards. Although some old recovery methods can still be used in some situations, kinetic recovery ropes are among your best options today. Kinetic recovery ropes are recovery straps made to stretch while you put the load into them. This ability to stretch has to do with the rope’s construction. A kinetic recovery rope is made using a combination of long-lasting nylon and urethane polymer coating to protect against abrasion, water, and UV. But the nylon is manufactured and breaded, so it can stretch around two times its static length.
Standard recovery ropes do not stretch. All the slack should be removed from the strap. Then, you will pull the stuck vehicle out of any medium that got it stuck. You cannot expect momentum or kinetic energy from the recovery vehicle, reducing your ability to successfully get the stuck vehicle out.
But kinetic recovery ropes let you leave the slack of the strings, jam the recovery vehicle into drive or reverse, and then gas it. This momentum adds inertia to the vehicle’s operation and helps pull the stranded vehicle out of what’s keeping them stuck.
Things to Keep in Mind
If you are planning to recover a big vehicle, determine this vehicle’s gross weight and find ropes according to the best fit for this number. The minimum breaking load of the rope must be high enough for the job.
Before you start the recovery, ensure nothing is blocking the stuck vehicle. This makes sure everyone and all the vehicles are safe. Then, attach the rope to the two vehicles by the right recovery point. Improper recovery points can result in serious damage or can be quite dangerous. Make sure everyone has moved away from both vehicles to a safe distance before you start doing the recovery. There should be a driver in the recovery vehicle to guide the vehicle.