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Old 01-29-2013, 11:23 AM   #1
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Snatch strap fail

And this is why you should stand WAYYYY back when you use snatch straps:

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Old 01-29-2013, 11:30 AM   #2
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Re: Snatch strap fail

Reminds me of this one.

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Old 01-29-2013, 11:41 AM   #3
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Re: Snatch strap fail

jebus, what a stupid place to stand. that dude is lucky he didnt get knocked the hell out...or worse.

the second vid? well thats just idiocracy taking over...
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Re: Snatch strap fail

Ouch. Technically, it wasn't the strap that failed.

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Old 01-29-2013, 01:21 PM   #5
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Re: Snatch strap fail

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Ouch. Technically, it wasn't the strap that failed.

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Old 01-29-2013, 03:02 PM   #6
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Re: Snatch strap fail

I suppose the intent was to jerk the Jeep out.

Jerk does come to mind.

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Old 01-29-2013, 04:55 PM   #7
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Re: Snatch strap fail

OUCH.....I bet that left a marc.
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