Soft Shackles VS Hard Shackles - The Basics, Pros and Cons, When to Use Each

[@ED-es2qv]

I clean the threads and brush anti-seize on them, then work it in and wipe off the excess. It lasts for years, even hanging on the vehicle WD-40 is great, but you have to put it on every few rain storms it seems like.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

That's a great idea. Never thought of that, but grabbing the anti-seize now, haha.

[@PeterWoodPersonal]

Thanks - what's the difference between a kinetic rope and a snatch strap - are they used for the same thing?

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Hey Peter, they’re similar but different. A snatch strap won’t have as much give as a kinetic rope. Matt’s Offroad recovery did a short little video that helps show the difference if it helps. Here’s that vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qsiYxvd9V-rdksi=YxooFffy4N42kGHE

[@pnwrving9841]

what if you don't have a winch? Are these still a way to get you unstuck or out of a hole? It would be great to see a video on this. Also I don't have a after market bumper just original on my Promaster van. I have a ring under front bumper.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Yep, you would still use these for recovery straps or kinetic ropes with another vehicle yanking you out. Shackles are pretty much used in almost all recoveries with or without a winch.