OUR VIDEOS GALLERY MEMBER SPONSORSHIP VENDOR SPONSORSHIP

User Tag List

Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 32

Thread: What snatchy to buy?

  1. #11
    I am he, fear me the evil twin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    W.A. (wandering aust)
    Posts
    6,208
    Thanks
    904
    Thanked 6,642 Times in 3,288 Posts
    Mentioned
    44 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    If you want one of the best Snatch Straps available in Australia, here is the manuf link.
    I did a bulk buy for our Club a while back and they were very cost effective as well as being awesome quality.
    Just don't order a 100 tonner by mistake, the freight would be a killer

    http://www.comsew.com.au/comsew/?page_id=59
    Last edited by the evil twin; 6th February 2015 at 04:10 PM.
    Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

  2. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to the evil twin For This Useful Post:

    BigRAWesty (7th February 2015), Clunk (7th February 2015), macca (7th February 2015)

  3. #12
    Patrol God threedogs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Melb
    Posts
    31,634
    Thanks
    10,350
    Thanked 9,963 Times in 7,394 Posts
    Mentioned
    113 Post(s)
    Tagged
    2 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    If you want one of the best Snatch Straps available in Australia, here is the manuf link.
    I did a bulk buy for our Club a while back and they were very cost effective as well as being awesome quality.
    Just don't order a 100 tonner by mistake, the freight would be a killer

    http://www.comsew.com.au/comsew/?page_id=59
    About ten years ago maybe more I had some snatch straps made with that safety lanyard on it.
    Go figure the TLCCV rejected them as un safe, some of the reasons why definied lodgic
    even down to what type of ink was used to mark them, do gooders who knew nothing,
    but sadly thought they did, needless to say it never took off,
    Yet the DA team were keen to trial them[seagulls]
    Even sent some up to 4x4Australia mag to test
    Last edited by threedogs; 6th February 2015 at 04:29 PM.
    04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there

  4. #13
    I am he, fear me the evil twin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    W.A. (wandering aust)
    Posts
    6,208
    Thanks
    904
    Thanked 6,642 Times in 3,288 Posts
    Mentioned
    44 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Only reinforces what we all suspect about TLC members.

    I recall posts a while ago about a comparo in 4WD action where most straps broke before or around their ratings.
    When I was researching straps for work (and play, what a coincidence) Commercial told me they rate their straps breaking strain at double the snatch capacity which is why anti-recoils are so important.
    They also mentioned that as 90% of their products are for industry/marine/military the materials used need to meet Aust Standards for lifting gear etc.

    IMHO there should be an A.S. on Snatchies as well.
    At the moment there is only a packaging standard so you can make a strap out of white licorice and gorilla snot if you want, it just has to have the packaging correct

    I am sure there are other manuf around who have similar products, Commercials just happen to be here in Perth.
    It's a bit like rated shackles, you can buy lower grades from 4WD outlets where the origin is suss and they have been drop punted around the store or go to Bullivants, Slinglift etc and get a higher grade one for 1/2 the price.
    Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

  5. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to the evil twin For This Useful Post:

    BigRAWesty (6th February 2015), macca (7th February 2015)

  6. #14
    Travelling Podologist Cuppa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Ballarat, Vic
    Posts
    6,796
    Thanks
    2,171
    Thanked 7,555 Times in 3,042 Posts
    Mentioned
    176 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Have never used a snatch strap. I have one, plus a load sharing strap. The snatch is rated at 12,000kg. Now I’m concerned that it’s not what I need,. Don’t really want to have to buy another.... but should I?

    2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper.
    Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
    A Nomadic Life (Blog)

  7. #15
    I am he, fear me the evil twin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    W.A. (wandering aust)
    Posts
    6,208
    Thanks
    904
    Thanked 6,642 Times in 3,288 Posts
    Mentioned
    44 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Cuppa View Post
    Have never used a snatch strap. I have one, plus a load sharing strap. The snatch is rated at 12,000kg. Now I’m concerned that it’s not what I need,. Don’t really want to have to buy another.... but should I?
    The strap should be between 2 to no more than 3 times the actual weight of the smaller vehicle in the snatch.

    12,000 is a tad high old mate but I wouldn't be rushing out for another one.
    Just be aware it is not going to be as elastic as you might expect if you ever have to use it.
    Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

  8. #16
    Patrol God BigRAWesty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Mount Gambier, SA
    Posts
    13,567
    Thanks
    16,034
    Thanked 4,794 Times in 3,173 Posts
    Mentioned
    44 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    The strap should be between 2 to no more than 3 times the actual weight of the smaller vehicle in the snatch. 12,000 is a tad high old mate but I wouldn't be rushing out for another one. Just be aware it is not going to be as elastic as you might expect if you ever have to use it.
    Spot on. It's a common misconceptions that the bigger rating is bigger.
    But that's not right.
    I'd go 8000 max. You need the lesser rating so the strap stretches and you use the Kinetic energy in the strap.
    By going bigger it doesn't stretch as well and will be much more violent.
    Cheers
    Kallen Westbrook

  9. #17
    Dribble Master Clunk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Perth, WA
    Posts
    22,555
    Thanks
    14,474
    Thanked 12,763 Times in 7,162 Posts
    Mentioned
    119 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by biggqwesty View Post
    I'd personally grab a kit. Be it arb, iron man, etc etc.
    but is stay clear of no names or masters.


    Attachment 54868
    nothing to do with being an inferior product, just inadequate safety labels


  10. #18
    Dribble Master Clunk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Perth, WA
    Posts
    22,555
    Thanks
    14,474
    Thanked 12,763 Times in 7,162 Posts
    Mentioned
    119 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    If you want one of the best Snatch Straps available in Australia, here is the manuf link.
    I did a bulk buy for our Club a while back and they were very cost effective as well as being awesome quality.
    Just don't order a 100 tonner by mistake, the freight would be a killer

    http://www.comsew.com.au/comsew/?page_id=59
    yep they certainly were very cost effective, wish I had got a couple more as back ups


  11. #19
    Enjoying the trips macca's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Old Bar, NSW
    Posts
    3,051
    Thanks
    1,640
    Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,080 Posts
    Mentioned
    13 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    If you want one of the best Snatch Straps available in Australia, here is the manuf link.
    I did a bulk buy for our Club a while back and they were very cost effective as well as being awesome quality.
    Just don't order a 100 tonner by mistake, the freight would be a killer

    http://www.comsew.com.au/comsew/?page_id=59
    We have a club meeting on Tuesday, will see if I can gather some interest in a group buy. No reason I couldn't do one here to. Will give them a call Monday for pricing.
    Cheers
    Macca

  12. The Following User Says Thank You to macca For This Useful Post:

    Rocket55 (7th February 2015)

  13. #20
    Patrol God threedogs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Melb
    Posts
    31,634
    Thanks
    10,350
    Thanked 9,963 Times in 7,394 Posts
    Mentioned
    113 Post(s)
    Tagged
    2 Thread(s)
    Can't remember what those straps cost me to get made,
    I still have the road test that Dean Mellor at 4x4 wrote
    even he said they were the bee's knees.
    @ Cuppa with a strap with a rating that high you could damage either
    4x4 in the recovery, you need to allow the strap to do its work
    04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there

Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •