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lifestyle:traction [2018/05/09 19:44]
frater_secessus [tire pressure]
lifestyle:traction [2018/05/09 20:42]
frater_secessus [tow strap]
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   - an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces.   - an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces.
  
-In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi.  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTnkxrEnt7A|This video]] shows the difference between full pressure and 15psi in **wet sand**.  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBAWb2qWx10|This video]] shows the difference between 22psi and 10psi in **dry sand**+In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi (with bead locks).  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTnkxrEnt7A|This video]] shows the difference between full pressure and 15psi in **wet sand**.  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBAWb2qWx10|This video]] shows the difference between 22psi and 10psi in **dry sand**
  
-In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks.  +In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks.  [[https://youtu.be/qRMucnHURjI?t=2m58s|This video]] shows the difference between 30psi and 5psi.
  
 ===== recovery devices ===== ===== recovery devices =====
  
  
-==== tow strap ====+==== snatch strap ==== 
 + 
 +A snatch strap is a nylon strap that has some stretch in it.  Not only does this greatly reduce the violence of pulling someone out, but it also allows the rescue vehicle to get keep forward momentum when the strap pulls tight.  It is a rubber band or bungie cord effect, only much stronger.  
 + 
 +Before you get stuck: 
 + 
 +  * choose straps that have loops on the end, **not hooks** 
 +  * buy clevises that fit your recovery points and the strap loop. Test fitment ahead of time. 
 + 
 +When you are stuck: 
 +  * attach to tow/recovery points on the vehicles when possible, **not on trailer hitch balls** 
 +[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcUDgmSMhWk|This Australian video]] shows excellent safety procedures. 
 +  * the stuck vehicle should "help" by giving their vehicle some gas as the strap starts to pull tight.  Sometimes it takes very little pull to get out a stuck vehicle that is "trying"
 +  * the towing vehicle should get some momentum going, but it does not require wide open throttle or other violent approaches. 
  
 ==== come-along ==== ==== come-along ====
lifestyle/traction.txt · Last modified: 2022/02/23 21:40 by princess_fluffypants