Rausch Creek Run 3/8/08 PICS
03-09-2008, 02:42 PM
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Yes a tow strap with a hook on the end becomes a flying projectile if that strap breaks. And that hook will go right through your windshield before you can even get outta the way.
03-09-2008, 05:53 PM
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Think mud, the video has you ramming the tree... its got pretty much everyone doing something...
I have a video of you slamming into the tree through the woods, but its really nothing compared to lab's video.
I do have video of you trying to climb that hill with the telephone pole across it... (sooo close)
I have a video of you slamming into the tree through the woods, but its really nothing compared to lab's video.
I do have video of you trying to climb that hill with the telephone pole across it... (sooo close)
03-10-2008, 03:27 AM
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Think mud, the video has you ramming the tree... its got pretty much everyone doing something...
I have a video of you slamming into the tree through the woods, but its really nothing compared to lab's video.
I do have video of you trying to climb that hill with the telephone pole across it... (sooo close)
I have a video of you slamming into the tree through the woods, but its really nothing compared to lab's video.
I do have video of you trying to climb that hill with the telephone pole across it... (sooo close)
Hey Lab, AWESOME video editing bro, just awesome! Nice selection of music too. Perfect song for the rocks!
03-10-2008, 11:55 AM
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Just consider it a Brooklyn theft protection. WHo would want to steal a jeep then have to wash it just to look good? Let alone the finger prints they woudl leave on teh jeep and themselves! Besides, maybe if you get a parking ticket, they'll list the color as brown, not red!
03-11-2008, 06:41 PM
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I always carry both. the loop ends are great if someone has a shackle or a hook, but if they dont have that, then you need to use a tow strap with hooks. So i just have both JUST in case... but normally i just use the looped one.
Once i get a winch, i am going to get rid of the tow strap with hooks, cause the winch will have the hook on it already.
What some people recommended to me once was that if you have to a strap with a hook, just tie a sweatshirt or a big towel around where the hook is. It will cushion it if it does manage to come flinging loose.
03-11-2008, 06:47 PM
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I always carry both. the loop ends are great if someone has a shackle or a hook, but if they dont have that, then you need to use a tow strap with hooks. So i just have both JUST in case... but normally i just use the looped one.
Once i get a winch, i am going to get rid of the tow strap with hooks, cause the winch will have the hook on it already.
What some people recommended to me once was that if you have to a strap with a hook, just tie a sweatshirt or a big towel around where the hook is. It will cushion it if it does manage to come flinging loose.
Once i get a winch, i am going to get rid of the tow strap with hooks, cause the winch will have the hook on it already.
What some people recommended to me once was that if you have to a strap with a hook, just tie a sweatshirt or a big towel around where the hook is. It will cushion it if it does manage to come flinging loose.
still BAD idea....you can get a d-ring thats rated at 8000lbs + and use it with the towstrap without hook....throw that hook strap away
03-11-2008, 06:54 PM
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Hey guys and gals,
Made it back safe and sound. We had a good day, the weather sucked (I blame Tim even though he bailed! Feel better!). I had a large group that I think started iwth 12 but ended up with 8 at some point. I don't know I just hope they made it out of the park!
We started on 1 and hit the hill climbs and the bowl at the beginning, then opted for the rick loop on that trail too, just to get some people use dto the rocks. Lots of spotting, and some technique leesons and everyone made it through, fairly easily.
Then we headed over to the West area. I dropped the stockesr off on 14, while I grabbed some of the guys wanting harded stuff and jumped on 13. I love that trail, but even more so now, after seeing it in a driving rain. It's like shooting the rapids in a jeep! Ryan powered through, a little scrapping, some carnage (You think that most of the damage was from the "flex lesson" you gave everyone?). Anyway, met back up with the group at 14, then headed to the play area on pole line. Checkedon Ryan's jeep, then headed to the staging area. While everyone was airing up, Andy climbed up on the tires, I tried for a better line but he was done after seeing the sky for a while. Then it was a little fun at the Comp area, where we tesed the flex of the R.E. (Andy) and the F.T. (me!) lifts. Man nothing like having awesome traction on spray-crete (that was bad because all the wayhome I was thinking BUGGY! in my head)! That was close to 4:30 Andy and I aired up, and headed home.
I must admit, I didn't leave the day unscathed.......When I stopped for gass, I found my License plate bracket off, and flopping around, however I was able to rescrew it in and now it's as good as new (sorrry but I didn't want anyone tothink I went unscathed all day, but I don't even think I scrapped anything on trail 13!)
I always have fun, and am happy to lead anyone. I did start with a green........just didn't end up there all day! Sorry if I pushed it a little, but everyone did great!
Made it back safe and sound. We had a good day, the weather sucked (I blame Tim even though he bailed! Feel better!). I had a large group that I think started iwth 12 but ended up with 8 at some point. I don't know I just hope they made it out of the park!
We started on 1 and hit the hill climbs and the bowl at the beginning, then opted for the rick loop on that trail too, just to get some people use dto the rocks. Lots of spotting, and some technique leesons and everyone made it through, fairly easily.
Then we headed over to the West area. I dropped the stockesr off on 14, while I grabbed some of the guys wanting harded stuff and jumped on 13. I love that trail, but even more so now, after seeing it in a driving rain. It's like shooting the rapids in a jeep! Ryan powered through, a little scrapping, some carnage (You think that most of the damage was from the "flex lesson" you gave everyone?). Anyway, met back up with the group at 14, then headed to the play area on pole line. Checkedon Ryan's jeep, then headed to the staging area. While everyone was airing up, Andy climbed up on the tires, I tried for a better line but he was done after seeing the sky for a while. Then it was a little fun at the Comp area, where we tesed the flex of the R.E. (Andy) and the F.T. (me!) lifts. Man nothing like having awesome traction on spray-crete (that was bad because all the wayhome I was thinking BUGGY! in my head)! That was close to 4:30 Andy and I aired up, and headed home.
I must admit, I didn't leave the day unscathed.......When I stopped for gass, I found my License plate bracket off, and flopping around, however I was able to rescrew it in and now it's as good as new (sorrry but I didn't want anyone tothink I went unscathed all day, but I don't even think I scrapped anything on trail 13!)
I always have fun, and am happy to lead anyone. I did start with a green........just didn't end up there all day! Sorry if I pushed it a little, but everyone did great!
03-11-2008, 06:57 PM
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If the pull required hard yanks to get someone out, i'd not even consider using the hooked strap (because i don't feel like having another broken windshield)