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Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?
Posted by Chris Jurden on

Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!
Posted by Chris Jurden on

Having proper, well made, safe gear for a recovery is paramount, and here at GearAmerica, all of our products go through extremely stringent engineering, and testing so we can provide the safest gear for tough situations. Our Tow Straps and Kinetic Recovery Ropes are the best in the industry, but there is sometimes confusion when it comes to needing and using them. A Tow Strap and Kinetic Rope are very different, and are for different kinds of recoveries.
Advanced Off-Road Winching Techniques Series - Episode 1
Posted by Roger Bobrock on

Learn the proper way to use an off-road winch recovery kit. We go over a single line pull, a single line snatch block pull and a single line double snatch block pull.
See how to properly use your winch and a winch recovery kit. Our Ultimate Off-Road Recovery Kit includes two shackles, a heavy-duty snatch block, a tree saver, a tow strap, a winch line damper and a pair of recovery gloves.
This video covers winching safety and setup as well as an overview of the GearAmerica's Ultimate Recovery Kit.
READY TO WINCH? TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OFF ROAD RECOVERY
Posted by Verne Simons on

We’ve spent thousands of hours out on the trail, and as a result, we’ve seen our fair share of winching scenarios gone wrong. There are many important factors to take into consideration when winching. So many that chapters of books, if not entire books have been written on the subject. From where you stand when a winch is under load, to what not to do with your winch rope or cable there are many things you can do right or wrong and we’re here to show you some of the ways to use your winch properly. Our hope is that...
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Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?
Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!
Advanced Off-Road Winching Techniques Series - Episode 1
READY TO WINCH? TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OFF ROAD RECOVERY
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