There is a fault in their logic...
I quote
"The moment the throttle is blipped or traction changes, stresses beyond the towball’s capabilities will be introduced,"
I call Bullshit.
There will be absolutely no difference in the 'stress introduced' when the "throttle is blipped or traction changes" whether the load is connected directly to the Ball (think A frame or Tow Hitch) or by the Tow Strap to the Ball.
Totally different matter if some numpty uses a Kinetic Strap or Rope tho.
I absolutely agree that will not end well.
I know of no fatalities or injuries over the many, many years of use of Recovery Plates due to a Plate or Ball failure in static operations (winching, towing, stump pulling, fence straining, water skiing (don't ask!!!)...
BUT
In this world where we need to protect people from themselves agree they probably shouldn't be commercially available.
Disclaimer... there may have been injuries/deaths and if so feel free to pop up a linky
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