Recovery Bridles (Equalising Straps) and understanding Sling Loads

[mudski]

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...d=218850#Cross

I have one of these

I have the same. Have used it once and the 8T snatch strap snapped on first go. The bridle held up well apart from the crappy red plastic strap protector took a good beating.

[threedogs]

Breaking an 8t strap tells me something was wrong, but not knowing scenario I can only guess.

@ meh good price for a strap to throw in your recovery box,

How does everyone else store their gear in a canvas bag or small Space case???
I use a purpose built box

[meh]

I got on sale a full recovery kit for $100. Come in a canvas zip up bag, 2 shackles, snatch, winch extension, equaliser strap, trunk protector and a snatch block.

[mudski]

Breaking an 8t strap tells me something was wrong, but not knowing scenario I can only guess.

It was a brand new strap too. But I knew it was going to break just by looking at it. And first tug and it broke. I can't remember the brand but it came in a green canvas bag with gloves, shackles and a few other bits.

[mopper]

Any Chinese strap should be looked at, all Chinese lifting slings have been withdrawn at work as they have been made without the internal webbing that makes them strong and lift to the SWL , im assuming these straps will be manufactured by the same people who make lifting slings.