Misc. Soft Shackles & Aluminum Recovery Rings

[KRUPP]

Assembling a "Recovery Kit" now that I've installed the winch on the CJ.
Last time, I had a small nylon bag containing a tree strap, a steel snatch block, a pair of leather gloves and a couple of steel D-rings.

I see these synthetic "soft shackles" and machined aluminum "recovery rings" are popular now.




I do see the advantages of the synthetic soft shackles: Can loop/attach to just about anything. Light weight for carrying and less energy if it becomes a projectile. Soft, so won't scratch painted surfaces.
However, I'm looking for some first-hand experience and reviews. Any information/advise/warnings/recommendations?

The recovery rings look interesting as well. Again, similar weight advantages, plus it's simple/no moving parts. With synthetic rope on my winch, I see a possible issue with a conventional steel snatch block in that the rope could get misaligned in the assembly and get frayed/torn.
Any reviews on these as well?

Thank you.

 

[TSB8C]

Certainly looks interesting. I too have a carry bag with recovery tools like you mentioned. It is a bit heavy with the steel components in it. These nylon and aluminum options could be an advantage. It seems to me, with no experience with them t all, that as long as they meet the same strength and weight bearing ratings of the winch and synthetic rope you're using, they should work fine. To me the real question is what is the weakest link in the "system" - the rope, the d-ring, the snatch block, tree strap, etc? With modern nylon and aluminum alloys, these should work fine.

I did a little research and found that the Kohree brand soft shackles in 7/16" diameter are rated for 41,000 pounds. The Bneen 1/2" diameter ones are rated for 56,000 pounds. On the recovery rings, the Borne Offroad are rated at 12,000 pounds. The larger Rough Country 4" rings are rated at 41,000 pounds. With common winches rated between 8,000 to about 12,000 pounds, and synthetic winch rope rated between about 9,500 to 15,000 pounds (depending on diameter and weave), it seems these recovery tools far exceed the capabilities of whatever system most of us would ever use them with. There's certainly more math needed to determine exact strengths needed (doubling pulling force when using pulleys, etc), but I believe I would be comfortable using these based on strength ratings and the benefits you highlighted.

 

[KRUPP]

Thanks for the input, TSB8C.
I will do a bit more research, but am intrigued.

 

[boney]

Keep in mind that you're doubling the force with a pulley. Your anchor point and pulley (whatever you choose to use) needs to be twice the capability of your winch motor/rope. With an 8000 pound winch, doubled back to your jeep through a pulley, you can generate 16,000 pounds of force.

 

[CJ]

Keep in mind that you're doubling the force with a pulley. Your anchor point and pulley (whatever you choose to use) needs to be twice the capability of your winch motor/rope. With an 8000 pound winch, doubled back to your jeep through a pulley, you can generate 16,000 pounds of force.

You also loose 50% line speed and draw length.