Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 14:10
Not stressed and
well aware this has been done many times. Mainly why I pointed out the vehicles are fairly new. However, the idea we did it and worse in the past doesn't hold water for me. There were also many more incidents which could have been prevented in the past. We had far more drink driving, no child seats, didn't have to wear
seat belts in the past. I don't see that as a reason to ignore risk now.
Besides, many times we took precautions knowing the equipment was precarious (as you mention). I see this woman casually throwing the strap loop over the ball (as if it's not the first time?) but don't see any of the assessment you mention. How deep was the vehicle bogged? How much tension would be required to release it? Look at the number of people standing around, close to both vehicles.
I rarely use a snatch strap, I'd rather use other methods, leaving the snatch as a last resort. However, in lightly bogged (particularly soft, dry sand) situations, with the appropriate recovery points it is quicker than lowering pressures or getting out the Treds/Maxtrax (both of which are, in most circumstances, preferable alternatives).
The ball doesn't have to break, just the strap slipping off (as can happen if the angles change) could do serious damage to one of those bystanders. Yes the risk is not as high as sometimes imagined, yes the vehicles appear in good condition, but isn't it a better idea to eliminate the practice as much as possible?
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