Sportsmobile Recovery Equipment

[Kibo]

I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?

[geoffff]

Originally Posted by Kibo

I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?

I was just wondering that myself, and enjoyed this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW304fXuG1M

[rltilley]

Originally Posted by Kibo

I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?

I carry hard shackles for use when I may need to attach to something with rough/sharp edges. Those edges would ruin a soft shackle. I use soft shackles when possible but carry the hard shackles for when that would be unsafe.

[86Scotty]

But hard shackles make your rig look all tough when hanging from that high dollar bumper.