SNATCH STRAPS - what are the good ones ?

[Burnsy]

Looks like a good bit of gear Mainey.  Not sure I could justify the $190 price tag at this stage but will be interested to see how these fair over the next few years as they creap into the recreational 4x4 market a little more.  Looks to be a fair bit of work in their manufacture so you can see where the price comes from.

For a mining company it would be a no brainer as there is no way any snatch strap used by exploration geos and fieldys ever got washed in the years I worked with them.  Just chucked it out and booked another out of stores if it got to muddy or greasy.  If it lasts the lifespan of four snatch straps for these guys it has paid for itself.  Mind you, until every fieldy and geo has one in their own car, there ill be a lot broken, lost or stolen

[Maîneÿ . . .]

It came all nicely wrapped up in a clear, sealed, plastic bag, now I know why too  :'( :'(

Unfortunately once they are removed from the bag they are extremely difficult to store as they can't be rolled back to the same small size coil, so they take up a bit of space, unlike the flat webbing straps.

But was just a minor hassle as it now sits inside the spare wheel and will live there till required.

[Burnsy]

But was just a minor hassle as it now sits inside the spare wheel and will live there till required.

Good idea, but I hope the spare wheel is accessed from inside the car and not under it, otherwise you may have fun trying to get it out when bellied out on a beach somewhere

[Maîneÿ . . .]

Good idea, but I hope the spare wheel is accessed from inside the car and not under it

Yes,
Spare is inside and accessed by lifting up a section of the rear floor area

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interesting find on the web 
they are made in Melbourne 

Sold by ARB in Britain as "Black Snake" snatch strap
Has plenty of positive information on various forums, no negative that I have found yet (other than price)

[Maîneÿ . . .]

Sold by ARB in Britain as "Black Snake" snatch strap
Has plenty of positive information on various forums, no negative that I have found yet (other than price)

woops 
the 3.2t shackle must have a 26mm wide gap so it will fit over the steel eye on each end of the snatch strap