The Yankum Ropes XL winch ring caused some CONTROVERSY 😲

@YankumRopes just doesn't quit innovating! After pioneering the use of a multi part line setup with their Offset Recovery Rings, they took the idea a step further and created the Offset Recovery Ring XL! This ring is much wider and uses a 2.25" inner diameter to address the concerns of bending a rope around the tight radius of the standard rings. That also give the outer groove a much wider opening that helps keep the rope from falling out, and helps with off angle pulls. But the coolest thing that Yankum is doing, is they are sending the updated XL rings to everyone they can who ordered through my affiliate link after I posted the original video on April 23rd 2023 and was placed on backorder. So if you ordered through my link and your rings haven't shown up yet, these XL rings are the ones you'll be getting!
For full disclaimer, this video was NOT sponsored by Yankum Ropes, and I was under no obligation to make it. I wanted to make this video to correct some very wrong information that has recently been put out by others, and dispel a few of the flat out LIES that have been said about me by a very jealous person
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[@wraith511802003]

Ok, the 1 point that all the friction ring advocates seem to either miss or not understand is longevity of your gear. Especially the expensive gear like a winch, AKA capstan or winch line, synthetics or cable or chain. ( not nessarly pointing a finger at you as you are very knowledgeable of this topic, but you didnt mention it either) I have used the friction rings correctly in sailing, arborist work or tree cutting work. They are used to SLOW down and control a heavy load, like a heavy sail that is full of wind and sailing tackle. Or a large log limb coming down from a cut in a tree. In both cases sailing and tree work, when you DONT need friction to do the job, you use a traditional pulley system* block, AKA snatch block) to redirect or double line pull the load. The reason is to put the least amount of friction on the gear to prevent premature failure. Can you use the friction ring in this manner? Sure, you can. It is obvious it is physically possible. An it seems many are sold on the idea of doing it. However, unlike your self most who use this ring are not really knowledge of the subject and only use it because they saw a YT influencer use it and get paid to talk about it. Especially in the jeep community, an overland. I cant tell you how many times i have come across a recovery where this ring is used and it is NOT getting the job done as the gear being used behind it is not adequate or not maintained properly. We break out the traditional recovery block attach it to the stuck vehicle and boom it comes right out to the amazement of all who are there even though we are in a sxs instead of a full size jeep or truck. You even said, the traditional block is the best. You dont want to carry the weight, understandable, however being you do this all the time. My question would be and to others who are in the same work, how much more wear an tear or extra maintenance will you need on your expensive gear? Heat due to friction load, being the largest problem that any winch or capstan has to deal with. I know in sailing the capstan that deal with the friction load are needing alot more maintenance than the ones that do not. Thank you for your time in commenting.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I have a question that completely eliminates your concern and shows why that whole point is irrelevant. Why do tree workers and sailors use nylon rope and not HMPE??

[@wraith511802003]

@@CaseyLaDelle That is a good point, i have to admit i dont know the answer to that one. An if you do, I appreciate the answer. I can speculate from my own experience that the rope used is designed for the task it will be used in. Nyon is very strong, and UV resistant, an best for knot trying as it can back out alot easier than other material. I Could be wrong..

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@wraith511802003 reason number one is because HPME fiber is too slippery to create enough friction to slow down the load, like nylon does. Reason number two (which proves reason number one) is that it’s so slippery that very few knots will hold in it, and all the most commonly used ones in the tree work and sailing worlds just slide right through themselves and come apart. So basically, your talking about a completely different material that has completely different properties.

[@wraith511802003]

@@CaseyLaDelle OK, thank you for that clarification and education on the subject of why HMPE is not used in sailing or tree work. With that, you would say there is not going to be any extra maintenance need of the mechanical gear you use daily or premature wear? I think that is what I got out of your responses. Thank you again.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Nope, zero maintenance. I have used this method more in the last 5 months than 99% of people will in their lifetimes, and have seen exactly zero wear on the rope or the rings.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I enjoy seeing you call out other people's bullsh*t using real world tests, undisputable facts, and science. Great job!!!

[@Bruce-ks7md]

YEA, what he said!

[@ScottsGEN-XAdventures]

Don’t ever change how you deliver your content. It is what hooked me and keeps me interested.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

He's good at hooking. 😊

[@Bruce-ks7md]

YEA, what he said!

[@davidconaway2830]

I'd like to thank the loudmouth "experts" who make fools of themselves by attacking other experienced professionals. These knuckleheads do two things for us; 1) it proves to us how insecure they truly are and 2) it prompts the real experts to make videos which prove them wrong and secondarily, provides the rest of us with an "in the weeds" explanation of your methods and reasoning. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Absolutely agree, and it's the only way we can have a public platform. Never censor. Prove your case.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Real experts will never put out the claim that they are experts. Claiming to be an expert leaves that person always open to one mistake away from being an idiot and a total failure. Even NASA and SpaceX get it wrong every once in a while. Anyone can be an expert keyboard googler wannabe but in a real world practical sense, they don't know sheep shit from good wood varnish

[@wesman7837]

@outlawbillionairez9780 Yup, unlike the "fact checkers" and MSM propaganda machine, that is the actual source of misinformation! I found out their name for what they are doing, it's called Firehose_of_falsehood. Please Google it, and someone who can should edit it because they blocked me, and I don't know why because I have NEVER tried to in my life!

[@nodttiurp]

Who are the knuckleheads that you guys are talking about?

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

@@nodttiurp There's a channel that pops up whose only content is szhitting on a popular channel I follow. KZbin algorithm sees the two channels as being similar or connected because of the name, so it suggests the crap channel, which has a fair amount of views. Some of them make good money hanging on real content creators coattails.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

There are some teachers who are incredibly knowledgeable about the subject they specialize in, there are some who are just reading one chapter ahead of the class, and there are others who are reading out of the wrong book 😂 Also, I would like to point out that this ring was designed BEFORE gator boy started running his mouth. So no, nothing was changed because of his blabbering, no matter how hard he tries to take credit for it

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Casey if THIS is the most controversial thing you can say in 2023 then you're being a moral coward. Pick a topic. Look around Babylon. You can surely, surely pick a topic more needed and controversial.

[@John-uo1qf]

Curious what the actual loads were on all components used in this demonstration.

[@cunever]

Highly specialised experts are basically idiots on anything else and wisely don’t talk about things they know little to nothing about. And then there are just plain idiots who talk about things they know little to nothing about, trying to make people believe they’re experts. As much as I really liked the demonstration of all the technical aspects, I wished you would have refrained from engaging with idiots. Towing is a real thing in the real world with real physics and real aspects of thermodynamics, idiots on the net are just bits and bytes.

[@thomasr4378]

Impressive moved semi 30 feet from our view Oh yeah loaded with all the heavy tools on truck

[@dangerrangerlstc]

And there are some others who are sleeping in the back and blurting out answers when they wake up because the teacher is calling on them.

[@possessedllama]

I don't know why I watch videos like this. I'm unlikely to ever tow or recover anything in my life, but I enjoy your content.

[@patb7843]

Knowledge is a good thing, you never know when something you have learned will come in handy.

[@IR-nq4qv]

These days I'm reserved to towing a cart behind the lawn mower and sometimes if I'm lucky, I can recover the TV remote from the wife's death grip if she's asleep.

[@dotar9586]

@@IR-nq4qv Do not! Repeat, DO NOT use synthetic line during that recovery! 🤣

[@carolinenunez3455]

And I barely even know what a lug wrench is, and I still enjoy watching this stuff! It’s his integrity and sense of fun that keeps me coming back.

[@possessedllama]

@@carolinenunez3455 Yeah, I think that's it for me too!

[@legogummybear5]

Watching from DownUnder. Respect for your work and community ethics and the way you do business. You are a shinning example of all the good things in the USA as apposed to all the horrible things we see about America in the news. Well done Casey, you and your family and friends should be so proud of you!

[@jakester455]

Yeah... Maybe don't trust the mainstream media.

[@paulprigge1209]

Pretty sure even Downunder you have some disgusting stuff going on. Many of us really have stop watching the news because it is not News. Pretty much centered either to the left or to the right not the facts.

[@treyreppe4348]

​I dont think you should ignore all media but just realize they publicize what sells 🤷‍♂️ often times thats not positive or local problems get applied to more than the effected area.

[@nickraschke4737]

Anyone watching this needs to follow Casey. He’s the good guy.

[@timothygeiger8271]

Don't believe what you see on the media, they don't report the truth!

[@kensherwin4544]

Breaking stuff on purpose is just an absolute ton of fun, isn't it. It's more fun when you run the risk of learning something and is more fun than a puppy when you actually do learn something. Thank you for sharing your fun with all of us.

[@IR-nq4qv]

It gets even more interesting when you can test by replicating real world conditions

[@kensherwin4544]

@@IR-nq4qv It sure is. I even got paid to do that for 47 years full time and occasionally still do it.

[@IR-nq4qv]

@@kensherwin4544 I was exposed to a lot of nondestructive and very rarely some destructive testing which I found to be very interesting from an engineering revision POV

[@thomasfletcher760]

Admit it , Casey , you have a ton of fun with these tests ( and calling out the nay sayers ) . Keep up the awesome work

[@johnfarney5328]

A lot of EXPERTS say that I can't do half the stuff I've had to do..... they have never done it, or ever done it by themselves. Necessity makes the decision.

[@dennispalmer6007]

In the hater’s eyes you must be pretty important for him to put that much effort into discrediting you. Pat on the back to you.

[@gregappelt]

I will probably NEVER need to know what you taught us today - but I 100% appreciate the method, honesty, and sincerity in which you present it.

[@judithburke1539]

Exactly that!

[@k1j2f30]

Just remember to put this in your "liked" video file, so that if you ever do need it, you'll know where to find it!

[@GamingCharlotte]

Casey I started watching because of how honest and down to earth you are not what some "expert" claims.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Casey I dont see this as a controversial video at all because you were honest, used facts and video proof to verify what you were saying. I want to correct you on something. You do educate people on the correct way and safe way to do things. You always tell people what not to do as well as the dangerous aspect. I love the fact your videos are real and not obviously rookie edited where you can tell there are parts of the video missing. You do everything yourself and put out a top quality video no matter what you get into or who is involved. In your videos it feels like we are really there with you

[@judithburke1539]

I'm in total agreement with you!

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

You are so honest which makes you the best,no one can beat your knowledge,way to go Casey

[@sagebrushbob2321]

I'm just going to say this: I've been a practical engineer in the repair/rebuild/install world for my whole adult life. I have a special, warm feeling for well engineered things that just work. With no fanfare and no drama. To my mind Alan is a brilliant designer and I would, and do, trust anything he and his business put in my hands. And you, sir, really are very good at this recovery stuff, in spite of what you want us to believe. 😀

[@johnderbabian6198]

Excellent video Casey. Love that you take the high road and don't stoop to the other 'experts' level. Your viewers respect your integrity, knowledge, and expertise in the industry - that's what keeps them (and me) coming back...

[@brucefowler832]

For some strange reason I find you to be more credible than much of the rest of youtube. Some channels I once was fondest of have become more like infomercials than original content and it's good when someone doesn't succumb. Not knocking them entirely as I'm sure from a business point they make more money that way.

[@BenKlassen1]

Way to go! This needed to be done. Critics silenced.

[@pauldanielczyk3398]

Great video Casey and thank you for being so thorough. As a 75 year old that has pulled tons of people off the sand I appreciate the fact that things have a limit and you bring that out perfectly. Thank you for being candid as well. Keep on doing what you are doing and say HI to Grumpy and your Dad as well.

[@kinring2461]

Casey, you are BY FAR the most intelligent, honest, straight forward, no back down guy I've seen, and my favorite youtuber of anyone out there. Your the kind of guy I would love to hang with. Knowledge is power. Keep it up buddy. Peace.

[@kenmurray4232]

Good video. It's nice see Allen & his team continuing to improve their products. Very cool not calling out by name the hater. No sense lowering yourself.

[@k1j2f30]

What was the hater's name, again? Lol

[@AndrewAMartin]

​@@k1j2f30Gator Boy... He responded to another comment thread and seriously exposed his utter lack of knowledge.

[@toddk1377]

When it comes to recovery and off-road channels, only a very few are actually good, quality, and honest content. This is one of them channels, I'm aware of "The Experts" channel and from what I saw, it's nothing I would miss not watching to put it nicely. Surprisingly, when I was at a rally last weekend, many of the military vehicle owners were fans of the same channels, most of the guys who participated or was at the off-road wrecker games. There are some channels based out of England and Australia that are quite good as well. That said, Casey just keep doing you buddy, excellent content as always and no bs which always highly appreciated.

[@WayneJose]

My wife and I watch your videos and we both really enjoy them. They are informative, entertaining, and in some cases heartwarming especially when grumpy and Riley are in them. If I am watching one of your videos without her my wife actually gets upset with me because she even enjoys them that much. Keep up the good work.

[@pauljohnstone4723]

Many years ago as part of his employment as a heavy vehicle mechanic, my brother as sent on a recovery/towing course. It was 6 weeks full time and was run by the Australian Army. They classified that course as a beginners. The full course took at least 6 months, but it did include tank recovery which wasn't much use in suburban Australia. He constantly ran into people who tried to tell him how to do a recovery or towing set up, when they had no actual experience or formal training.

[@lancer2204]

It's usually some bogan who got their Datsun unstuck after a few too many tinnies and now think they know something.

[@pauljohnstone4723]

@@lancer2204 Any one who lives in Australia knows that it is full of self labeled experts.

[@AndrewAMartin]

​@@pauljohnstone4723And on the Internet, everyone is an expert...

[@Josh_K01]

Even though I have absolutely nothing to do with the towing / recovery world, I have come to appreciate your videos. I absolutely adore that you give a open and honest discussion about equipment that is well thought out and presented.

[@richardthomas1743]

"I never said I was good at this" 🤔...... You sure as hell are good at this Casey! Allen at YanKum makes an EXCELLENT product and you demonstrated the capabilities of this in great detail! Awesome video and I liked the ended LOL.. OH and it is always a pleasure to see your beautiful wife! 👍👍💯💯

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Honestly I don’t understand why so many come on this channel to tell you how to do your job or just call out whatever you’re doing. It’s unbelievably frustrating. Keep on keeping it real Casey. 🤙🏻

[@bucky716]

I'll probably never use this type of equipment and still find it interesting learning about this stuff from your videos!

[@ronaldbarnes2897]

Casey, this was a very good video and I am happy that you made it. I have been off roading for many years, and have had to make a bunch of recoveries in the mud in our area. As a party leader at Ft Knox they have been stuck sometimes in places a tank used to go into! I wish we had the setup you showed us, that’s absolutely top notch! Keep up the great videos they are awesome!

[@bluegrallis]

My Dad spent WWII at Fort Knox as a Tech Sargent, teaching field maint. on tanks and half tracks. There used to be a couple pictures around, of tanks crossing what looked like a small river.

[@royreynolds108]

That was insane that the straps broke before the ring broke or even had a mark on it. Right at 80K lbs trying to rip that ring apart is phenomenal.

[@AndrewAMartin]

Didn't surprise me at all - the ring is made of high strength aluminum alloy, aka aircraft grade, probably 7076-T6. Need a different test rig, but I'm pretty sure it could take a lot more...

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Meh, normal climbing carabiners can hold 44K at rated strength. More like 50K real world. They are less than 10mm/3/8" round and not one piece. That ring would hold much much more than 80K.

[@TheBCSledder]

Not really. A round steel ring vs a nylon sling was never a contest.

[@Firemedicnurse]

Good job Casey, keep up the good work. Between you and Matt’s Offroad is the biggest reason I’m changing everything to synthetic.

[@JonathanEasterlin]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. People like you help off-road recovery enthusiast improve their capability and survivability.

[@FC-cz6zd]

I have zero knowledge of any of this stuff but I learned something today, thanks!

[@bigdog5217]

Really appreciate you making this video and properly explaining all the ins and outs of recovering equipment.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

The only valid response to objectionable speech is MORE speech, never censoring. Thanks for proving it again, Casey.

[@RaisingTheBar-Jason]

Casey, you’re handling it exactly as you should. Facts that are verifiable and you show that verification to the world with no filters. Sadly there are a lot of so called “professionals” in every industry that don’t have the common sense or knowledge that God gave a dodo bird. Whether it’s ignorance or maliciousness for their own gain, it’s just wrong. Keep doing your thing and we’ll keep tuning in.

[@DIRTVENTURE]

Who ever they are…?? That was trashing you??? Did not do a good job??? I have not seen anything of theirs yet

[@Dieselfan1997]

Same here

[@fixednstoned861]

I had to search for the drama…. Not worth it honestly. I’m personally surprised Casey even entertains the idiot

[@dangerrangerlstc]

I have. Consider yourself lucky. Some people just aren't happy unless they're mad at someone else.

[@DIRTVENTURE]

@@dangerrangerlstc that’s normal. Build your self up off of someone else.

[@toddk1377]

I have as well and honestly, it's not any content that's just as good or better than Casey's or Matt's. From what I saw, something definitely seemed sketchy and I wouldn't be surprised if inferior equipment was used or other shenanigans were pulled to try and prove a point which was fully disproven in Casey's video's.

[@ssi220]

"No shit it was cold outside!" love it!

[@RobertsAdventure]

Enjoyed this, particularly getting to see the test facility. Don't let the haters get you down! Would be fun to see some more fail tests on some of the gear, gives you confidence their numbers are correct when you actually see the tests. Keep the vids coming!

[@dougreid2351]

I'm stoked to find this video! I've been searching for your first vid with the offset ring since I saw it at the end of APR-without success. Turned on to soft shackles and rings in my research but couldn't find YOU. I held off on purchases on three occassions. Timing is everything! Thanks. BTW, your earlier video was everything you said, proving concept with action, and not making rediculous claims, or confusing Fahrenheit temp with Celsius temp ratings. Rubbish. ("Rubbish" is the word I settled on to replace "horse sh!t" in my church vocabulary.) Thanks. You're going in the right direction. Subscribed happily. DOUG out

[@johnbuckner8055]

Glad you are getting the facts out

[@duncanmarchant4992]

Love this. Keep up the great work and videos, and I'm not surprised some people don't understand basic physics.

[@Kranky_Bloke]

Brilliant! Had me laughing every couple of minutes. And the Pamala Anderson run at the end... I'm still laughing as I'm trying to type this! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kathyl5610]

I love your honesty and no BS. You speak your honest opinion and it is greatly appreciated. I’m glad you didn’t mention the a holes name, not worth mentioning. Please keep doing your videos the way you do. In my opinion, you are one of the most honest and straightforward KZbinrs! Love your channel exactly the way it is. Take care, stay safe.

[@justnotg00d]

Good for you, great job. Pee on that alleged "expert". I have found too, too many self-proclaimed experts. I choose to listen to you. I love what you are doing, keep it going ! Thanks.

[@judithburke1539]

Jealousy is self-destructive 😢.....

[@terrellpettijohn3952]

Great video Casey. I don’t do a lot of recoveries and those that I have done involve straight one line pulls with side by sides. I do carry a conventional snatch block with me just in case though. Looks like I need to upgrade to a non metal thimble and hook and get one of Alan’s recovery rings.

[@sandymcvicar2325]

To quote Ron White "you can't fix stupid". A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Thanks for setting the record straight.

[@patfitzgerald5140]

Another excellent video, thanks Casey. Keep doing what you are doing. It would be nice if everyone was as honest and straight forward as you. Again Thank you

[@TowMan127]

I’ve always been impressed with the strength of their products. Those shackles are no joke. 💪💪💪

[@michaeldragsten]

Keep up the good work Casey. I enjoy watching your videos. 👍

[@k.sather4833]

As a sponsor of this video, I found that I got more than expected as a return. I only have use for this stuff when on my SxS but it’s been a great learning experience and worth while info for unique situations. Thank you for the “content” Casey.

[@jamesseabolt7995]

Casey, there will always be those who are so jealous of others they will say and do anything to make you look bad. Those of us that watch you and others in your profession learn. Please don't be deterred from providing information to us, and thank-you.

[@J-Wright]

We’ll done. I purchased the XL ring based on seeing this pull test. Much appreciated, the straight talk and step by step for us beginners. Oregon Native to y’all.

[@mikeperreault8939]

I'm not a recovery guy. I just Really enjoy Casey and his videos. Keep on doing it. Thank you

[@oscarwilson5953]

Good stuff, we ran tow trucks back in the 70’s no type of formal training, if you had commercial or chauffeurs license you could be a owner/operator. OJT was it unless you worked somewhere else before and were shown the ropes 😂 cables or chains. Lot of people got hurt or killed getting in the wrong place at the wrong time. I glad Alan and others came up with new & lighter ways to do the same old things we once did. Keep it up !!!

[@internetttroll1908]

3:30 dog reversing a snickers.

[@buetang]

I didn't see the critique videos from the expert that passed judgment on you... but those are some SCARY temps, they're ALMOST as high as the print plate on my little 3d printer. I'm surprised there isn't a small mushroom cloud over your part of Oregon right now. You should consider yourself lucky to be alive sir. Dangerous stuff.

[@akdoug6437]

Hard to tell if you're using sarcasm or don't realize his temps were in F not C.

[@buetang]

@@akdoug6437 If the 'small mushroom cloud' and 'lucky to be alive' didn't give away the level of sarcasm I was putting down... I need to reevaluate how I use it :DDD

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Casey! You are really good at ruffling feathers! LOL !!😆👍

[@rogermontee8264]

Casey I watch your videos because I like them and you. This video was spot on!!!!! I like when you call people out on there B S. Why would Alan sell these products if they weren’t safe and been tested for for the safety of others. Thank you for all of the great videos and advice.☺️☺️☺️👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@deborahbrooks8938]

So proud to be a follower of your channel. You do so many great things for the community and those that enter into it. Your knowledge and safety leaves no doubt about your trading and commitment to the trade you work in. Keep being who you are and doing what you do. Some people are just who they are and jump in where they don't belong.

[@DurtySailor]

Good information thank you for taking the time and showing us people who don't use winches and the rigging to go along with it everyday

[@fredcorbit5078]

I drove a wrecker in the 1960s I enjoy learning from you. Well done

[@louism8739]

Casey, no matter what others say about you, just go your own way. There are always those so-called experts who know better with their mouths but can't do anything with their hands. Don't worry about it and continue as you are doing now. You are a good guy with a big heart for nature and fellow man. greetings from Holland

[@andrewmortimer3317]

That was an awesome demonstration! The whole time I was expecting a anchor point or chain to fail before the synthetic parts ever got to their limits.

[@FRIGHTLINERDELUX]

Thanks for doing what you do Helping people, Showing how to do it and NOT giving in to the haters. Love ya Brother. Be Safe.

[@robertwestfall5344]

Very common sense and easy to understand approach to using this gear. Who ever is bad mouthing you, is doing it because they are envious of you it's actually a compliment.

[@jamestrombley386]

Recovery equipment has changed so much it's amazing. My first experience with synthetic rope was my last use of cable forever. Always enjoy your shows don't worry about the scumbags.

[@brandons9398]

Great video, Casey! I hear you on haters, they are far too many, unfortunately! I’ve watched you work for several years now, I believe you are one of the best in the business. You are also a fantastic humanitarian and wonderful person. keep bringing us these great videos.😊

[@ironhorse7588]

Your a Class Act 👍 Your Honest reviews in real life situations are top notch. I have purchased many recovery items from your reviews and I am totally satisfied with every item. 👍👍👍

[@HostileHST]

"Think of Pamela running", was totally worth watching the entire video for that ending, lol

[@Grandpa1422]

As someone who has been in the recovery field for 20 years even in the military I'm so glad to see you explain all of this. Uneducated people need educated. I am now getting into synthetic rope and this video helps show me the capabilities of synthetic rope vs my old trusted steel ropes. I am converting over now. Thank you

[@dougngwenlawson3886]

Casey in my opinion you are a good honest person that shows the world that there are still good people and there are always going to be idiots out there, so keep doing what you do and we will survive. Oh and your rigging is spot on cause I'm a millwright and we have rigged plenty including a 1.2 million pound stator housing from a generator at a nuclear plant.

[@terencetyndall8596]

Thank you for all the information it great to have a person out there teaching people how to us things and being up front

[@funnlivinit]

Just a note. Not a criticism. I’ve worked in Special Effects for over 25 years and we pull things all the time. The industry switched to synthetic ropes about 15 or so years ago. I’ve only ever used Spectra brand rope. That being said, I have indeed melted line on occasion. Always when working near the limit of the pull strength of the rope. When this happens the rope does flatten and weld itself together. Upon inspection it is rigid and will crackle when bent or not bend at all. This happened on 4” steel sheaves. Never has the rope frayed or look “destroyed”. But it’s not due to how much rope has been pulled around a sheave, but how much tension is on that rope. The friction between the strands and heat generated from stretching the individual strands is what leads to the failure. Not the low speed friction between the rope and the pulley. Great videos! I’ll be using Yankum Ropes now too. (Though I’m still not so comfortable with soft shackles.)

[@Towinteej]

This video taught me a lot not gonna lie. Him calling that “Expert out” was a plus too earned my subscription🤙🏼

[@duanebuck193]

Casey, you keep on being you and giving us the excellent videos that you do. I will honestly admit that there have been a few times that I've wondered (and commented) about some of the things that you've done, but I will also admit that you've shown and explained your process in a way that made me go "duh" to my own questions. I've learned a few things watching you work, and I've been able to share a few things that you've shown because it was done in a way that was super helpful. Haters are gonna hate - no matter what you do, but the rest of us know the difference!!

[@barrysimmons5489]

Hey Casey, Thanks for your timely clarification. Saw and enjoyed your original rigging video using these products and now here we are again with clarification. Please keep in mind, an "expurt is a has been drip under pressure." I must lead a deprived existence because no where did I run across any of the challenging material you spoke of. In any event, "Keep on Keepin on! Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸👍😎

[@erichart7436]

I figured out your trickery, you had your pulling rig set up to the west of your vehicle so that due to the earth's rotation your big rig actually moves much easier in the direction you are pulling. Wink wink. In all seriousness, love the videos!

[@fire-fox]

Casey, you are NOT a rip off artist as we can see, you have a good heart with the intention of helping people that need the brilliant job you do.... That person insulting you, is only one person that has no idea about people skills.... You need him, like you need a hole in the head...please continue helping people, as you do, as you make many more people very happy than you do, upsetting them.... Your videos are brilliant

[@edryan2926]

I always love your videos like this one. Great informative stuff, and you always caveat everything you say by telling us to consult the manufacturer, use common sense, don't stand in the triangle of death, etc. etc. You're such a great teacher, keep it up!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Love watching even these of your video’s, on topics I have no knowledge of at all, nor would it be useful to me (not to mention I would need to do the math from your lbs to my kilos). So I just listen, learn - and am a little ashamed for totally having forgotten the math for winching / hoisting. And then I hadn’t yet seen you pointing out the screaming about dangerously high temperatures - which happened to be in Celsius 😁

[@lonpearson2134]

I worked on tugboats on the Columbia River for about twenty five years. We handled a lot of chip barges and they typically weighed about 3200 tons fully loaded. We used 3/4” soft core cables and 7/8” steel core cables for securing the barges. We also used 2 1/5” poly ropes for tying the barges in docking locations. The changes that have taken place in the rigging industry are interesting because steel cables are rarely used anymore in vehicle recovery. Yet, with the heavy loads of barges in the river, the industry has largely stayed with steel cables and I’ve never seen a fabric line on a winch that is used for securing barges. Typically, it takes shock load to part a line and the risks to workers associated with that impact are considerable. I’ve only seen a couple instances where the fabric lines have parted and it seems the recoil gets deadened because of the flexible nature of the fabric used in the line. That safety feature alone, makes a switch to fabric line a good move. I’ve seen hundreds of steel cables break over the years and the result is always comprised of a spring back effect of the parted ends and those ends always flair out like an inverted umbrella. Created a deadly path for anyone in the way. This is a great demonstration of the tools you are using for your rigs and I’m glad to see so much detail in analyzing the safety of using those tools.

[@allanarndt3047]

Your pulling setups are not only a thing of beauty they are just plain cool! I love this stuff,the way you rig your pulls amaze me. Thank you for showing me a better way.

[@jeffcolmus4900]

I really enjoy watching your videos you don't hide anything you're honest tell it like it is straight up explain details how things work that's how it should be keep up the good work

[@psg6314]

I don't think you would ever get the set up to get hot enough to fail unless you're in a hot spot in the middle of nowhere over 100 f great video and keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@jmbk1969]

Very informative and helpful, thanks for all you do Casey!

[@bricenwood3254]

The way you explain the way you do things is amazing keep it up.

[@donaldcampbell5277]

You can buy them books and send them to school, but some people will remain stupid. Those rings are great. I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

[@charleshare6840]

Casey, I always enjoy your videos. Not only are they entertaining, but I find them educational too. Keep up the good work.

[@grporter99]

Love it! Doing the work and explaining the pros and cons. You’re providing excellent knowledge and explanations. Keep it up!

[@backwoods4x4jason13]

I worked for a rigging company for years besides worked for a mechanic shop for years . All you said is the best information , It's always best To Do your own research in your gear.,

[@raymondweaver3752]

Thanks for another great video. Just keep doing things the way they you are. Honesty always wins out in the end.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

As long as you stay true to your ways, I'll keep watching and liking. As always, good information. While you may not be a computerized encyclopedia, you always show and explain things in a way the majority of people understand. Keep up the good work. Can't Wait for the Next Time.

[@ldvan100]

Casey, I am one of the people who "respectfully" disagreed with your opinion.. To each his own but I'll further offer a true test of why I disagree.. FRICTION is your enemy with the offset ring.. Use an AMPMETER to measure the amperage draw on your winch, same load, same line parting, offset ring vs. standard snatch block.. Physics says the friction from your offset ring vs. a standard snatch block, the offset ring will take more amperage to do the same work.. Keep doing what you're doing, do what works best for you, I have all the respect in the world for you and the good you do for people.. Thats why I'm a subscriber and you ALWAYS get a thumbs up from me even if I disagree with you...

[@larrybolhuis1049]

One of my very first customers engaged in this testing until destruction business. They had some pretty cool videos to watch, and in a few cases it cost them the camera. In 1982 those cameras were a LOT more expensive than today's models!! It's rather startling when these things fail catastrophically directly into the camera! :-)

[@jlowe_wpg3383]

Keep up the informative vids, and i appreciate your honesty, makes for less confusion, enjoy your wins!

[@petermiddo]

Henry Ford famously said that he didn't hire 'experts' because they chose themselves off to so many new ideas. I NEVER claim to be an off roading expert but I was there, in amongst it, when off road education kicked off here in Australia and around the world. Let's say that this guy who trashing you is an 'expert', in the Henry Ford sense. But, you either get it, or you don't. Keep up the great videos, you have taught me a trick or two and I'm still learning.

[@robertquast9684]

It is amazing how those rings work. The strength of the synthetic ropes is amazing

[@EnufIsTooMuch]

Casey - I really enjoy your videos and admire the whole range of what you are showing us online! About rings versus pulleys, my preference for pulleys comes from a different situation and I admit that that. In wilderness / mountain SAR these mechanical advantage systems run much longer distances than most off road vehicle recoveries. Rope lengths of 300', 600' and 1200' feet. Some connected together for pulls of a 1/4 mile and longer. The point being the time of constant motion is far higher than any winch pull of the typical stuck vehicle. Plus it is human life on the line, not hardware. So the use of the least friction gear / setup possible, the least heat rise and loss of efficiency, is deeply ingrained. I am NOT complaining about what you do, I'm frankly envious of how much fun you are having! I'll always have my preference for a bearing pulley over a ring simply because of all those years and hundreds of missions doing so. Anyway, not that you need my urging but you keep on keeping on with what you are doing and this retired old SAR Guy will keep on enjoying what you want to share with us all! :)