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This method VASTLY opens up your options when setting up for a recovery and now you no longer have to pre plan when and how you will stop and re rig the connection points when using extensions, and eliminates the danger of pulling the connection point through the pulley by accident!
Alan first told me about this idea back in early march, and when traveling home from the ​⁠@MattsOffRoadRecovery wrecker games, we spent a day at the ​⁠@YankumRopes shop trying it out in different scenarios to make sure the idea actually worked. After seeing success with our in shop tests using the ​⁠@406garage3 ultimate service truck and its dual ​⁠@harborfreight Apex winches, Yankum went to work on the deep research on the physics of how the rope itself and the fibers its made of would react in that configuration, and I started using it in real life jobs.
I have been running the rope through the center of the ring, using the multi part dual ring setup, and pulling the cow hitch connection of the extensions through the rings for 9 months now including over the summer on 100+ degree days, and have had zero issues with rope damage
I also got to go to the certified independent test facility and watch the break testing of the different configurations.
And now finally, I got the green light to show this method on video and no longer have to hide it out of camera frame when using it on jobs! It's a game changing method that expands your options in what you can do, and how you can do it, all while using LESS gear.
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[@CaseyLaDelle]

Merry Christmas everyone! Here’s a 10% discount link to Yankum’s website! bit.ly/CHRyankum (Alan tried posting this but KZbin is acting a fool and blocking his comment because it contains a link 🤦🏻‍♂️)

[@YankumRopes]

I keep getting the shadow ban..

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@YankumRopes I wonder if KZbin is headquartered in Florida 🤔

[@paulshannon4576]

I have everything to mount a winch on my F-350 and went looking for Yankum accessories, not cheap but very cool.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you all. God bless

[@ronaldspins]

@@YankumRopes I have been shadow banned forever... Merry Christmas !!!!

[@richardthomas1743]

The "flat rope look" is just like a Chinese finger trap. The more that you pull on it the tighter it grips because the fibers are tightening up, but when you stop pulling the fibers relax and it goes back to its normal condition.

[@vibratingstring]

In fact that is precisely how the splices in dyneema work. All the load is transferred through that contraction creating enough static friction to carry the longitudinal loads across in "shear."

[@Psyco913]

Yep, the "flattening" effect is why it's so easy to splice it. As long as you bury the end sufficiently deep in the core of the rope there will be plenty of friction during a pull to keep it from coming back out.

[@grantdavis5992]

@@vibratingstring Dyneema is as slippery as Teflon, so you must be very careful to have enough length buried to accomplish the needed friction. There are formulas for this, for a good reason.

[@ssu7653]

@@grantdavis5992 There is a formula for basicly everything you can think off ;)

[@FJB8885]

I just asked that question about the Chinese finger trap.

[@adrianopaparoni5584]

Those rope-doughnut thingies sure are mighty impressive. But not quite as impressive as your efforts to disarm five minute experts. Very thorough presentation. Sidenote: I've seen enough Looney Toons to know that flattening things don't actually do any damage to them.

[@JW-fq1ec]

😅

[@CaseyLaDelle]

😂😂

[@judithburke1539]

Yep! Casey flattened them! Their minds might not recover completely related to being overwhelmed with scientific evidence.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

😂

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

🤣😂😅🤣 You had me at Looney Toons!!!

[@waynewillard7402]

I absolutely love how much Casey embraces the negative conspiracy nuts, and how much they enhance his videos perceptions by the KZbin algorithm. Perfectly dry sarcasm. Thank you Casey.

[@benjurqunov]

He'd have more 'creds if he wouldn't incorrectly express principles of basic physics.

[@waynewillard7402]

😃....accusations without substantiation ...pay attention algorithm 😏 .

[@howardnielsen6220]

Works ever time give ‘Em a smile No use arguing with negatived people

[@legionofanon]

As the saying goes, "Haters make us famous" they can talk shit, but the more they talk, the more this is known about and in the end sales are likely to just climb

[@jackmartin9008]

I literally come to comment this 🤣. it’s hilarious how much Casey debunks every bit of conspiracy haha,

[@margreetanceaux3906]

There seems to be a supervisor (wearing a brown coat) on the premises, constantly… watching your every move, judging all you say…

[@grant4176]

Dr Rusty!! Head Engineer on this channel. 😂

[@jandyg]

@@grant4176 The best part about Dr. Rusty is he can be bought off with a few Milk Bones. 🦴

[@dudesonismyhero]

Rusty works way too hard keeping Casey in line, and deserves a large pay raise.

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

I think he might be looking for a payment of some sort.

[@seagullsbtn]

All this MBS v WLL stuff is enough to confuse even Dr Rusty.

[@richardwhite5803]

You are doing great job of showing people how to use their winch the right way love your videos

[@chadsparks3010]

Ships have been using stationary/non rotating points in their rigging for centuries. People have been connecting tow straps/winch extensions like you showed for a long time too, make sure you get the twist out. This is old technology that got replaced with new technology and is being rediscovered. Thanks for addressing the frictional loss, 10% is a much more reasonable number then the guy from Florida comes up with. Thanks for also pointing out the traditional rings spin on the same spot on the shackle, also with no damage. One last thing, all synthetic winch rope manufacturers use solid fare leads not roller fare leads.

[@mahbriggs]

In fact, roller fairleads are not recommended for synthetic rope!

[@joelmartin2549]

@@mahbriggswhy?

[@mahbriggs]

@@joelmartin2549 It is possible for the rope to slip in between the rollers. It happened to an acquaintance of mine, and damaged his brand new rope the first time he used it!

[@YankumRopes]

@@mahbriggs when a pulley kills a rope, it kills it…

[@clark7117]

Yes, reinvented, the Yankum donut is very similar to the shroud aka deadeye used on sailing vessels. Used them all the time.

[@davepb5798]

The Yankum pulley is also a very good aluminium heatsink, the anodizing is an excellent heat transfer material, energy moves from hot to cold, so the pulley would soak the energy away and radiate it.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, the aluminum is an awesome heat sink and does a great job of removing heat from things and dissipating it, hence why radiators are made of aluminum! And to make it even better, this type of rope is actually a great insulator to heat and can pass across hot things WITHOUT picking up the heat!

[@Rubicon43]

@@CaseyLaDelle What heat is radiated away? I've keep my IR thermometer on the ring under high load for a long pull and it only increase 2° - Load measured with either amp meter or load cell. I think you're over guessing friction based on my measurements.

[@scottweagel5416]

I'm becoming a fanboy. Not because I like watching winch lines being wound onto spools, not because I like watching endless miles of Oregon hiways, not even for Grumpy's passive/aggressive jabs in the cab, but for the thought and energy Casey puts into dispelling constant verbal tumbleweeds spewing from the pie Holes of mental midgets that once towed a riding lawnmower across town for uncle Larry. PRICELESS!!!!!!!!

[@John13Edge]

Personally I think Yankum ropes have done wonders with synthetic job making vehicle recovery far safer and easier….As a Electrician/High Voltage tech you and Allan need to see a demonstration from Greenlee (a Textron company).. I started to do my first real recoveries using D6 to D9 dozer with massive winches chains cables etc. which was a seasonal job with some part time work in winter plowing and sanding…I went looking for a year round job and I found one with a electrical company that was into heavy industry electrical work where I got introduced to Greenlee tugging equipment and synthetic rope and I learned the art of pulling cables (personal have pulled cables that weigh 15lbs/ft).From owning my own excavation equipment and doing weekend recoveries(there was no off road recovery companies in my area like Cascade or MORR etc) I incorporated what I learned using the big dozers and the synthetics from greenlee…I personally believe if you and Allan watched/saw the wire pulling techniques and equipment from Greenlee you just might come up with more great ideas for off road recovery..

[@angloedu5499]

There’s a huge amount of science in this and proper training to do this type of work. The more we know.

[@YankumRopes]

Merry Christmas Everyone!! 😁🎄🎉

[@donaldhalls2189]

Those winch rope's and soft shackles are a great game changers when it comes to winching, thanks for educating us on what's available, thanks for sharing, Wishing you and your loved ones, Merry Christmas and Healthy and Prosperous New Year

[@orestwitiw213]

Merry Christmas morning Casey. Had to chuckle that square knot you use is exactly the way we join a tapered leader to a fly line for fly fishing. It makes changing your leader easier than tying a nail knot. I’ll be using some of your winch multiplying tips to topple a high unsafe leaning deer blind so I can build a lower safe deer blind closer to the earth! My side by side winch only has 50’ of braid so I am going to have to use an extension as you demonstrated. Glad I watched. Oh and it’s hard to believe but in my Northern Ontario city we are having a green Christmas. My Kubota BX2380 with a front blower, rear blade and heated cab is relaxing in the garage.

[@grantdavis5992]

Nearly 70 years since I started fishing and using "snelled" #10 hooks and connected them to the 3 ft leaders of 4 lb monofilament which had a doubled overhand loop knot. We used grasshoppers (caught the day before in the meadow) or beetle grubs (dug out of rotting logs with an axe) but sometimes switched to a mosquito fly.

[@vibratingstring]

I have a braided "furled" leaders and you have to pay attention to the exact same issue Casey brings up regarding the twist.

[@BenjaminHeyser]

We do the same thing with bottom rigs for flounder fishing in costal Virginia. The hooks have 12 to 24 inch leaders on them and we use the 2 loop square knot method to connect them to the bottom rig. When a hook gets messed up, it's quick to replace.

[@MM-tw6cm]

I never get tired of learning new stuff with your explanations ! Thanks Casey, Merry Christmas to you and all :)

[@shawnjarman9860]

Been a driver for near 4 decades, and I’ve been thinking of buying a wrecker, thanks for the education

[@Mike_Gray68]

If you want to learn about running a wrecker, check out Ron Pratt on youtube. He is a great teacher and he is not even trying to do it. It is just the way he talks.

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

Great Video, Casey! Lots of proven techniques to apply to every day Towing Situations... Almost makes me want to buy a Wrecker... Merry Christmas to you and your family. Here’s to a Safe and prosperous New Year..

[@mikede9601]

Its a shame that no matter how hard you try some people will just never be educated. Thank you KC for the education and Merry Christmas everyone 🌲💖

[@rythemzlatin]

You didn't do too well in your HS physics , statics & dynamics studies , eh ?

[@mahbriggs]

​@@rythemzlatin Apparently niether did you!🤣

[@andrewturner67]

Yep that's why there are people who think Biden is the best president ever and want to vote for him again. You just can't fix stupid 😅😅😅

[@richardgray9491]

@@andrewturner67. Yep that's why there are people who think Trump is the best president ever and want to vote for him again. You just can't fix stupid 😅😅😅

[@Chris-lp3dm]

@@andrewturner67 Trump is a treasonous dog who deserves to be deported to Russia. Biden is merely an elderly liberal badly in need of a rocking chair but at least he's not out to destroy the Constitution and give away secret intel to America's deadliest enemies. On the other hand, Yankum Ropes and Casey LaDelle are Fucking BRILLIANT!!!

[@Sincuedom]

I have no clue why I am watching videos from an american towing company. English isn't my first language. KZbin just has suggested one of your videos some month ago. I am totally hooked! IT IS YOU! I love your transparency! I love that you just stay to your principles! Your honesty is so refrshing, especially in the internet. Much love and greeting from Germany!

[@bripslag]

IMHO Casey delivers the perfect balance of knowledge, snark, and sassiness to his videos. Plus, he's got a pretty well-tuned BS meter rattling around in that head of his. 👍🏼

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

I call that knot a reef knot, it could also be made by passing the winch line through eye on the extension and then feeding the other end of the extension throuhh the eye on the winch line; reducing the twist and saving you a few seconds of untwisting. Not saying you're wrong, just suggesting you work too hard. Merry Christmas to you and yours! That's not secret genius, Casey, that's TOTAL genius. Thanks Alan! Merry Christmas to all!

[@Offroad-ed3iu]

Excellent video, Casey. An amazing amount of research went into the development of this system, Kudos to Alan at Yankum Ropes and you for proving this out.

[@paulspeakman551]

One ring to rule them all, one ring to bind them. So this was foretold by Tolkein.

[@brandons9398]

Merry Christmas, Casey! A very good and detailed explanation upon the capabilities of the Yankum rope system. You and Alan are very smart people. Keep these wonderful videos coming.😊

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Casey! Merry Christmas !

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

Mornin' sweetie!

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning! I hope that all is good there , Merry Christmas! @@JanelleVocate-Ames

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

Merry , merry to you....and hope's for a calm, mellow wonderful day !🥰@@richardthomas1743

[@NPzed]

OMG! Conspiracies! But ring, but no move, but synthetic, but. . . Sounds like a great product! Awesome collab and yet another reason to support Yankum and Casey! On the wish list!

[@cumminstraveler]

Greetings Casey; I've been enjoying your shared experiences towing/recovery in Oregon. I 'discovered" soft shackles thru your videos, via clear examples of recovery issues, affable character & clear voice...a great combo sir! Now allow me to comment on this video @ 21:40 re: Peak Load. I understand where you were going, but mis-spoke referring to the 12K# winch capacity as the limit the rope would "see". Mayhaps you overlooked the math which represents that original 12K# to 4x or 5x at the final section of line doing the work. Those winch rings & rope are enduring 40K+# & surviving very well thank you. Stay well. Your fan Wally J.

[@terrillwolf2552]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Casey. This video and your channel are prime examples of why I watch KZbin and almost no regular t.v. There are several channel (yours being one of my favorites) where I can be educated and informed on subjects that interest me. I love the way you disprove the naysayers and keyboard warriors with actual facts and figures gained from actual real world applications and testing. Keep doing what you're doing; educating while entertaining; a true public service. Wishing you continued success into the new year.

[@michaelalbert8474]

I saw on another channel they were trying to prove that everything Casey just said was wrong. Unfortunately he was using similar products that were clearly designed differently. I suggested he follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for THEIR products and not assume EVERY manufacturer has the same capabilities.

[@petersgrayson]

Yep, saw the same thing, trying to ditch Casey using a short 😂, he was roasted in comments. Making counter arguments using different gear etc, was hilarious.

[@fishpolice150]

great video Casey I have run wreckers for 38 years all steel cables. I love the flexibility of synthetic and safety of it. thanks next time I have to replace winch line I'm going to switch to synthetic and give it a shot 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

Go for it.

[@marvindebot3264]

The one place I don't use synthetic is where it's going to cop undue abrasion. For example, the winch rope on my car trailer is wire because it gets dragged over the edge of the trailer, wrapped around wrecked vehicles (and other odd loads) and as a result, cops a fair amount of abuse. Some of your lines would benefit from being replaced, and some will not. While for a "normal" 4x4 winch there is no substitute there are still times wire rope is the way to go.

[@leonhart2452]

On replacing steel cable with synthetic rope, every thing the cable touches needs to be replaced or polished smooth. Steel cable grooves up anything it runs over, these groves can cut the fibers in the rope. When you swap the steel for synth talk to the seller of the synth about what needs to be done to your rig to prepare for the new rope. That way you are less apt to hurt the new rope.

[@chriskulpa4056]

That's why you use rope slings or chain to attach the synthetic rope lines to the vehicle being recovered. There's also a protective wrap on the soft shackles if you can use a soft shackle to the attachment point on the vehicle/equipment to be recovered. I watch Ron Pratt too and he's obtained old sections of fire hose to wrap around the synthetic slings and ropes and such so that they don't get cut into and damage the fibers. You can do it with most if not all synthetic in many cases.@@marvindebot3264 You could likely replace the winch line on your car hauler trailer as well. Just get a piece of angle aluminum to put over the edge of your deck where the rope/cable would contact the edge of the trailer. I've seen Ron use that as well to even protect his wire rope.

[@grumpyolemann]

Another great video. Happy New Year to Casey and all your fans.

[@tammysimons4916]

Thanks Casey for a very educational video explained in a way I can understand. Merry Christmas to @Casey, your family, and all who read this. May you all have a safe and joyful Christmas!

[@J.Images.Photography]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Casey. Hope you have a Blessed Day Brother

[@ravi0ly]

Merry christmas 😄 it’s AM in northern eu and this is a good way too spend it.

[@CalabreseIT]

Amazing video and great information! Always appreciate the time and effort you put into providing knowledge. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@TheKerberos84]

I watch your Videos long enough to know, you speak form practical experience. In other words the best experience.

[@ginaallen3797]

I love attending classes taught by Casey. I always learn something new. Merry Christmas and Peace Out.

[@lonniet.2816]

Mad respect, he really is a secret genius. Thanks for explaining in lay mans terms for someone like me. And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@johnkennedy-ez4vm]

He did not come up with any of it he's just man splaning it. Your so smart Casey tell us how smart you are 😅

[@Oldtimered]

Thought you was dead.@@johnkennedy-ez4vm

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@johnkennedy-ez4vm nowhere did I ever say I came up with this

[@jimmyrivano3477]

@@johnkennedy-ez4vm 🤡🤡🏆🏆

[@finnmccool22]

​@@johnkennedy-ez4vmwow, you told him. Tell us how big of a prick you are. Oh, you just did.

[@skipvanauken6816]

Merry Christmas Casey. Love these demonstration videos you do. Hope you have a great New Years!

[@kjjeep2718]

Great video! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I don't know much about any of this and probably never will have the chance to use any of it. All I know is that if Casey or Matt from Diesel Creek recommends it, I'll buy it if the need ever arises. I've watched both of them long enough to know integrity when I see it.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Thank you for putting this video out and explaining why and how. Even though I do not do the job you do, I like to think that whatever problem I get into at my home I can use this to my advantage. With a winch I am working on saving money to buy what you have to make it easier for myself. My yard needs clean up and I will be using a winch to do it with that, so, more knowledge is better and easier. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.

[@petgranny194]

Wishing you a happy new year, Casey, family & friends.

[@RGP_WA]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Casey, I don't do rigging or even off the road ing, but found this video very interesting and thought provoking!

[@rogercpate4386]

Enjoy the tutorials, always informative and entertaining, like "knife knot" name, we call them hatchet knots where I live. Thank you for content, and Merry Christmas and best wishes for a great New Year

[@spudrubble]

Looks fantastic and Merry Christmas

[@newlifeforoldshtuff7810]

Merry Christmas may you and your family have a wonderful day. That was very informative video on that wicked cool rigging system. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

[@jeremylynch490]

Merry Christmas Casey and your family! Thanks for the Christmas Truck Trickery with Yankum inventions, and spotlighting the humble genius that is known as Alan.

[@vegasab7186]

Excellent presentation

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

Excellent job professor !!!

[@Bama1963]

Great educational video Casey, thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@timforney201]

Casey, glad you launched this video, I watched the guy you are talking about and pretty much put his theory to bed thanks for the fine demonstration of the components and their use keep on keeping on/God bless Brother

[@masterbond9]

i use a few different knots at work, ive heard of that knot, but never knew how to remove it. ALSO: the ring is a large piece of metal along with the little amount of the rope sliding on the ring at a time. the heat is probably so little that the metal ring acts as a heatsink and keeps it cool

[@stuartroland9605]

Fantastic ,this set up will save many stuck 4x4s.Take care,MERRY CHRISTMAS.🥰👍👍

[@councilquirks6601]

ANOTHER INFORMATIVE VIDEO.....AND I ALWAYS LOVE SEEING YOUR BOXER IN THE BACKGROUND.....

[@dennisthurston727]

Extremely informative, I personally appreciate the tutorial. Merry Christmas

[@davidblalock9945]

Merry Christmas y’all!

[@luddtechnologies8795]

Merry Christmas Casey and Allen. Thanks for increasing the entropy of the universe by heating ropes😂. For the trolls and armchair engineers,if you wanted to melt the rope with the ring, first calculate the amount of heat it would take to raise the temperature of the ring from ambient to the softening temperature of the rope. That aluminum ring has a larger heat capacity than most people realize. Try heating it with a lighter and see how long it takes to get hot. Plus the ring is transferring heat by conduction to the rope, shackle, air; and emitting heat by infrared radiation. Most people’s experience is with thermoplastic ropes such as polypropylene or nylon which melt. I suspect Yankum winch ropes will char before they melt at a high temperature. The fact that Casey has shown no heating puts the rope damagers in with the flat earthers. I was curious about the effect of temperature on HMPE high molecular weight polyethylene, the fiber use in the line. It will melt but wouldn’t under normal use. The coefficient of friction I found was 0.1. The fiber is literally bulletproof. It’s used to make bulletproof vests according to the manufacturer.

[@consaka1]

Kevlar fire rope might char but this rope will not. It will melt and heat is it's weakness and the reason it isn't used in bullet proof vests despite being actually stronger than kevlar.

[@markrabbia8281]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and love the videos!

[@TheBmoo7]

This video is awesome!! I appreciate the flat rope explanation

[@oldman6495]

I did notice that the knot magically flipped when you talked about Allen being a Genius. I thought the knot might catch the edge of the ring the way it was approaching it. Did someone else think the same thing, and flip it? Synthetic lines are impressive. I just can't sell myself on the durability in a lot of situations that contain sharp edges. Recovering vehicles after accidents can be a maze of sharp edges waiting for a chance to cut your line. I guess I am probably stuck using steel. But I can see for the times needing hundreds of feet of extensions it might work well. Merry Christmas

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Nope, it’s just that the close up shots of going through the rings were all filmed separately at the end. It works just fine either way

[@kadmow]

The overall width of the ring - the increased bend radius is the biggest plus in my book - for the line passing through the centre hole (?? coincidentally??) - sailors who have used "low friction rings" in this manner for years appreciate this. (Passing the extension - without a stress relief inserted - is a nice bonus.)

[@andeekaydot]

How is the pulling resistance / friction of those rings compared to pulleys with rotating parts?

[@making.a.difference]

I like learning this stuff, and how to do things properly. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you, your family, your friends and fans. Best wishes for a great 2024. Looking forward to seeing the Blazer in operation.

[@MrAltairantares]

Really cool video! The practicality of your videos is a big part why your videos are always why I click those first.

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

Glad you mentioned the strength lost from the knot thou it is well with in WLL. Fun fact if those round slings they used are like the ones I've used all the strength in the white soft core not the rugged sheath(they looked like round sling at a glance but maybe they weren't ). Core less rope flatten some even when you pull by hand.

[@brianalexandre1125]

Very informative video with cogent explanations for how they work. (Suggestion:) I'm sure you're already on it now that testing is done, but in the future I'd very much like to see these used in situations where multi-directional pulls are needed with varying angles to multiple anchor points. This video went far to illustrate the advantages for using multiple winch extensions to multiply power for straight in-line pulls. While most would be able to translate how this would be applied for multiple winching angles, going forward, I think more video illustrations highlighting their real-world application, methods and cautionary tips could be a home run for the Yankum XL rings among your synthetic winch line-using viewers. Nothing real-world demonstration showing their versatility to sway doubters and drive the message home. Merry Christmas! 🌲

[@thegreenunicorn1941]

Very informative as always Casey thanks for all the great videos and information.

[@jerrybauman6927]

I would think 99% of the people who subscribe to your channel realize how honest and ethical you are. Thanks for taking the time to placate the 1% of the negative viewers that look at everything as half empty. Keep up the good work Casey.

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

Well done, great explanation of the physics.

[@benjurqunov]

Never minding that he explains it wrong ?

[@AllTerrainRescue]

Thanks Casey! Been wondering about trying that, was worried I end up cutting it apart. Can’t afford to ruin an extension testing lol

[@donwilliams3626]

Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of knowledge today.

[@johnme7049]

Thank you Allen and Thank YOU Casey for bringing this fantastic information to us.

[@jacobkavanagh9008]

Hey Casey can you talk about how mud and debris affects these ropes? Only information I know about synthetic lines are from watching your videos. Not into the off-roading scene but would love to hear about how mud and dirt in general affects the rope and how to clean it up. Thanks!

[@calholli]

I wish someone would figure out a way to test these until they break.. I'm super curious about how much it actually takes to break one.

[@YankumRopes]

Same here, we are working it!

[@calholli]

@@YankumRopes I was thinking maybe split a solid rod/ hardened pin in half length ways, so that it's a half moon shape on each side.. that way it takes up every bit of space available inside the center hole; and you could weld your bracket to that and tie larger test straps to it.. Then I would throw a couple of blankets over the setup and even cover it with some plywood or a heavy steel plate-- just to slow down the steel, in case it breaks first. I know going to steel is dangerous, but it's for testing-- and you can still make it safe by thoroughly covering it. :) ... can't wait to see it

[@kadmow]

@@YankumRopes - so high strength steel cable doesn't do it??? (??higher strength per unit area than a sling - slings are lower density but bulkier)

[@CaseyLaDelle]

We scratched our heads for quite awhile at the test facility trying to stick different things through the whole and those slings had the highest breaking strength of anything we could fit. But I would also love to find out what that number really is!

[@clark7117]

@@YankumRopes I like how you reinvent sailing tackle.

[@Inspector6X2]

Merry Christmas Casey, hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. I really enjoy your videos.

[@mitchell5163]

Great video--learned SO much, thanks Casey!

[@waynecupp4381]

You are doing great

[@wpherigo1]

Great video, Casey. Could Yankum make a protective sleeve product with a more frictionless coating? That way, whichever ring works best for the application will have even less friction.

[@YankumRopes]

Working on it 😎

[@edwardscott3262]

If the ring doesn't get hot during pulling the friction is already low enough to not really matter much.

[@earlscheets7550]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, tks for another informative video!!!

[@terrycheek4097]

A great physics class. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@michaelmiller7208]

Nice!!

[@MrPlatinum831]

hey casey what front winch mount do you use on your rams looks nice i want to add one to my truck

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Westin Winch Mount

[@tobysirus4996]

I kind of wish you could show this rigging on a drawing because its like looking at wiring without a diagram its all just a jumble of winch line until some of us see it on paper and would give us something to study. We appreciate you shareing your expertise. Excellent channel ! Keep up the good work !

[@COBARHORSE1]

Great video Casey. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@johnaustin6649]

Just putting some popcorn in the microwave and waiting for the "experts" to disassemble everything you have demonstrated and shown to be correct. Thanks Casey, doing a great job explaining it so well for all of us with common sense.

[@brennanmetcalf]

It's great to see this technique make it out into the world. I'm a little jealous you got to get the scoop on this one....but not having to deal with all the armchair quarterbacks has it's bonuses. The Loop2Loop (square knot, cow hitch, reef knot, leader line) connection is a fantastic tool to have available with modern synthetic rigging. I know when I released the SoftHook technique earlier this year, all the 'experts' hated it. They are really not gonna like what I am working on now. 🤣 Keep up the good fight.

[@nedcerra4948]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@scoppolaroch]

Great video, cool products. Thanks for sharing!

[@nilesvandermay4735]

Very well and thought out video. With that being said the only problem I see is that when rigging all of your lines the possibility of the ropes and rings falling in the dirt / mud / sand and becoming covered and then embed in the ropes / rings causing additional friction or damage to the ropes and rings. But technically that can happen with wire rope too. It's just good practice to clean and maintain your equipment. Good video

[@CaseyLaDelle]

The ropes and rings you are seeing have been used in dirt, snow, sand, and mud for 9 months. Let them get dirty all you want on a recovery, then hose them off when you get home

[@laytonb7]

Winch and recovery gear hygiene … what a concept … we all need to do it better for safety sake 😊

[@marvindebot3264]

Florida Man is going to have twenty kinds of fit when he sees this 🤣🤣🤣 At least he's fun to troll.

[@paulspeakman551]

I'm a Florida man and I think this is great.

[@marvindebot3264]

Not you sir, there is one in particular, Casey knows of whom I speak. @@paulspeakman551

[@OffRoadRecoveryLLC]

Wait wait you mean where we showed this technique months ago, but he came up with it months before that? 🤣 Or the fact that useing eye to eye connection of two extensions using a soft shackle also has a 10% loss So there is a 5% difference between soft shackle connection to cow hitch?? 🤔 nope no fits here He’s just a few months late to the party

[@marvindebot3264]

No, the fact you made a video saying not to feed line thru the eye as it destroyed ropes when it is clearly obvious that you have no fecking idea of what you are talking about. I breathlessly await your next video debunking this one. @@OffRoadRecoveryLLC

[@OffRoadRecoveryLLC]

@@marvindebot3264 if you like buying ropes go for it. And like needing more power because they suck for mechanical advantage Then again go for it

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Thanks for making this video! Having a new way to rig winch lines to make things more efficient and safer is always good. As an old Eagle Scout I have used square knots for years. Very strong and easy to untie. Don't have one of those winch rings yet, but will consider it. I do have a smaller regular one and a old snatch block from my brothers tow truck. I cleaned up the pulley carefully so I can use it with synthetic winch line. I have a 12,000 Badlands winch on my 4Runner and don't pull nearly as hard as you do. I broke a cheap tow strap years ago with a metal shackle on it. I was very lucky, the shackle flew toward my Blazer going completely through the tailgate stopping only at the carpeted interior trim...The forces on that shackle to punch a fist sized hole through my tailgate were huge. Care winching and using proper gear may save your life or that of another. This is serious stuff! Soft shackles and synthetic line are way safer, however you still need to think before using it, peace.

[@pairofdogs]

Awesome! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@EricksonEtc]

So basically, don't use the yankum pulley to try and link 2 chains together to tow a 100k lb heavy dozer out of the mud... :) Great video, Casey!

[@YankumRopes]

Yeah that probably wouldn’t work lol

[@darrinrice367]

Well.... but... that extra wide groove... the chains 'll fit just fine. LOL. There is no tool so perfect that someone will not figure out a way to misuse it.

[@squathi]

I think you removed the drivetrain on the wrecker between takes to remove weight. I also believe the rope is made of spider webs. I know all this because I have watched a lot of videos and am therefore an expert.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Spider webs you say…. Hey @yankumropes, how slippery is silk?? I think I’m gonna start a spider farm!!

[@janacke11]

😂

[@fotostephen]

fantastic video!! You over explained how it works and what is and isnt damaged rope. I just ordered one to add to my snatch rings...

[@AceHardware-vu9bz]

Thank you for the demonstration it helps me understand better again thank you

[@tomcardale5596]

Algorithm goes whirr :D

[@craigpridemore7566]

One question. Does each extension take ANOTHER 15%, or is it an OVERALL 15% reduction?

[@HTDutchy]

The complete line is as strong as the weakest link. So it's only 15% reduction over

[@grantdavis5992]

As he noted, a 15% reduction in break strength (commonly 5 times safe working load), so it should be just the 15% once. If MBS was 20,000 lbs, you reduce to 17,000 for your whole system. Divide by 5 for SWL of 3,400 lbs.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

No, you can put a hundred extensions in a row if you want and the reduction is simply 15% one time. It does not multiply

[@brennanmetcalf]

@@CaseyLaDelle One other thing to note, ALL current methods for eyes/loops/splices on type II ropes ( like Dyneema ) have some reduction in strength. The only way to get all the way to the MBS for these lines is in very specialized test fixtures at very specific speeds. Generally, even the best eye is only going to be able to achieve about a 90% connection. The Loop2Loop connection is within a few percentage points of even the best 'normal' eye/loop.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@brennanmetcalf yep! And ALL methods of changing direction, whether spinning ring, non spinning ring, or roller bearing pulley, have friction loss!

[@judymoyer3093]

Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas and God Bless you and yours

[@MikeKeeler]

Thanks for showing us how these things work and the nuances of using them.