Snatch strap query

[taslucas]

If tie down points are only required when shipping a vehicle from overseas - why aren't they removed when they land in Australia? That would solve one of the problems.

Because there's no law against using them to recover, it's just a bad idea.
Manufacturers or dealers don't want to pay to remove them.
In a lot of vehicles the tie down is part of the sub frame and can't be removed.
The tie down may come in handy if the vehicle needs to be trucked or ferried another time in its life.

>>>tappin from tassie

[Robo]

A nice idea mate but suppliers/manufacturers are only going to do that if it is; A Required by law or B Going to sell more product (or the same amount at a higher price.)
If it is required by law, it will be just another thing to yellow sticker or fine 4wd drivers for, even if it is a national snandard and doesn't change from stste to state. If it is introduced by reputable manufacturers, their pricing would have to increase to have the stamping done and they would be at a disadvantage to on line sellers in other countries. Even if the idea was accepted in one way or the other, the legislation and promolgation would take longer than Brexit. I guess the best way is to keep discussing the use and dangers of all this gear and keep each other aware using forums like this one. Look after each other.

The underlying problem is how many people actually know or take the time to find out the best way to recover.
With a simple warning/tip on the product at least it's in their face and the odds of a safer recovery should increase.
Yep site like this have improved things, I cast a vote here learnt heaps reading threads.
But new comers are basically on their own, this may/should catch em on the blocks before they dive in.
maybe even stop em getting an up-sized strap they will never use (no offence) or undersized.

sellers may actually sell more gear as a result.
"you really should have a bridle mate, oh and proper recovery points also, as there bolted on not tack welded on". etc etc
I don't see how a sticker/tag a disadvantage to a product if it could save a life and a sticker/tag would add what 15 cents to a product.
what company would be out of pocket by such a small amount maybe they sell more product.
I know I'm going to buy a bridle now and a result from reading this thread, not in my face at the shop.

legalities I hear, "Guide only, as end use is out of manufactures control" I've read that many a time on products.

[4bye4]

The underlying problem is how many people actually know or take the time to find out the best way to recover.
With a simple warning/tip on the product at least it's in their face and the odds of a safer recovery should increase.
Yep site like this have improved things, I cast a vote here learnt heaps reading threads.
But new comers are basically on their own, this may/should catch em on the blocks before they dive in.
maybe even stop em getting an up-sized strap they will never use (no offence) or undersized.

sellers may actually sell more gear as a result.
"you really should have a bridle mate, oh and proper recovery points also, as there bolted on not tack welded on". etc etc
I don't see how a sticker/tag a disadvantage to a product if it could save a life and a sticker/tag would add what 15 cents to a product.
what company would be out of pocket by such a small amount maybe they sell more product.
I know I'm going to buy a bridle now and a result from reading this thread, not in my face at the shop.

legalities I hear, "Guide only, as end use is out of manufactures control" I've read that many a time on products.

I agree with you completely Robo and wasn't trying to argue the point. Its just that I have experienced a lot of feedback from suppliers/manufacturers who finally judge with the question "how much will it cost".
Best idea is for groups like us to keep pushing and ensuring what we do is safe and seen to be safe.
Speaking of warnings, this one from a piece of equipment I get in from Italy. Picture.jpg Still haven't worket out what a flightling is.

[threedogs]

Any news about that 17 yo kid that copped a shackle to the
back of his head in NSW when a recovery went wrong some
time last year I think

[the evil twin]

snip...
Speaking of warnings, this one from a piece of equipment I get in from Italy. Picture.jpg Still haven't worket out what a flightling is.

Is it a Boring Machine, Elevator or Auger or somesuch?

'Flighting' is the spiral pitch that moves material along a rotating shaft

[Touses]

Is it a Boring Machine, Elevator or Auger or somesuch?

'Flighting' is the spiral pitch that moves material along a rotating shaft

'Flighting' is what I take when something scares the 'Shitting' out of me!

[4bye4]

Is it a Boring Machine, Elevator or Auger or somesuch?

'Flighting' is the spiral pitch that moves material along a rotating shaft

Its a car park suction sweeper.

[threedogs]

Does anyone have a rated WSR bridle made to suit their Patrol.

[the evil twin]

Its a car park suction sweeper.

Thats what it will be then... not a term you hear very often I must admit

[4bye4]

Thats what it will be then... not a term you hear very often I must admit

And the point of a warning to beware of an item when no one knows what it is, is?. I got blood on the keyboard from my severed fingers when I was googling the definition.