The recent fatality at Gregory River, where a snatch strap became a missile and killed the rescuer, raises some important issues.
It is not clear what gave way--the bogged vehicle attaching point, the strap or the D shackle. What is clear is there was no damper on the strap, and some part of the system was not up to the job.
So here is a question? My 20 + year old snatch strap has never been used. It is always stored in my recovery bag in the drawers in back of the Patrol. Is there reason to be concerned about using it ????
Comments please