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Old 05-01-08, 04:25 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by WES1977 View Post
I got a pretty big chain from harbor freight. Not sure of the strength of it. but it hasn't broken yet. I usally carry both a chain and strap.
Chains are expressly forbidden in our SAR group. They offer no give and generally break whatever they are tied to. Plus they are heavy.

we use snatch type recovery straps. They stretch and have give to them.

IMO chains are dangerous and of no use to me.


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