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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: no-grey nomad on September 12, 2011, 12:20:57 PM
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Hi all.
I am looking into an extension strap or tree truck protector. Is there any difference between the two, other than maybe length.
I would assume the tree trunk protector could double as an extension strap, but the extension strap wouldn't cope slung around a rough barky tree too many times. Any opinions anyone?
Looking at either for some winching around the house and obviously when I get stuff out in the bush/beach.
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I just pulled my recovery kit out to compare. All are Ironman straps purchased as part of a fairly comprehensive kit:
Winch extension strap - 50mm wide
Snatch strap - 60mm wide
Tree trunk protector - 75mm wide
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Winch extension straps are generally bulky, I plan on replacing mine with rope.
Tree protectors are generally double thickness also.
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I just looked at mine and same as above, My tree trunk protector is an ARB one and is thinker than the extension strap.
Rich
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My extention strap is 30mtrs long, my tree protector is 3mtrs.
Buy both, it's much easier using both and saves the extention strap from being damaged.
Baz.
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Tree trunk protectors are short and wide. That's the big difference. Don't muck around, get both.
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if your trying to keep space down, get some plasma winch rope and make a winch extension out of that..
You can roll them up into postpacks. thats how the companies in USA ship them to AU...
I have 2x snatch straps, 2x winch extension and 2x tree trunk protectors + much more :)
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Right, 3m and 30m is a bit of a difference. I see said the blind man.
Spose ill start with the tree trunk protector and when funds permit look at the extension. I also need a statch block. Who would have thought an accessory would need so many accessories, its a bit excess.
Lost: where do you get your plasma rope? I am looking at replacing the old winch cable with the lighter option, and make up the extensions if price permits.
Cheers.
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Lost: where do you get your plasma rope? I am looking at replacing the old winch cable with the lighter option, and make up the extensions if price permits.
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/ropes.htm
awesome while $ is worth something
Just remember there is plasma and PRAZMA from china...
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Tree trunk protectors are made wider to protect the tree by having a greater surface area on the tree they are less likely to ring bark the tree.
You could also use a trunk protector as a load sharing bridle on the vehicle.
Regards
Crisp Image
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You can use a winch extension as a tree trunk protector. We do it all the time in comps - evil stages where they make you use all your gear.
The only stipulation , in comps, is that the tree trunk protector must be used in such a way to achieve the same, or more, area of coverage on the tree.
In saying that, for the cost of a Tree trunk protector, just get both. It will make your recovery kit more versitile anyway.
Welchy