Winch extension strap vs tree trunk protector

[no-grey nomad]

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.

[Squalo]

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

[D4D]

Winch extension straps are generally bulky, I plan on replacing mine with rope.
Tree protectors are generally double thickness also.

[GU Rich]

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

[Redback]

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.

[BigJules]

Tree trunk protectors are short and wide. That's the big difference. Don't muck around, get both.

[Bird]

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

[no-grey nomad]

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.

[Bird]

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...

[Crisp Image]

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

[welchygq]

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