You never know when it's your time.

[pat247]

The bunman knows his chit man, I think soft shackels are next for me.

 

[tabvette]

As expected, thank you for all the great Intel Bunman!! But I must say you have cost me a lot of money already getting recovery equipment for a truck that will probably never get stuck in the bux parking lot.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

The bunman knows his chit man, I think soft shackels are next for me.

Haaaa haaa. Thank you but I’m just a parrot, repeating what has been taught to me over many years by other folks. Trying to pay it forward and keep Raptoring Safe. We have all been the FNG, with limited experience, asking the supply Sergeant for “Canopy Lights” and “Riser Grease”

 

[Spike Spiegel]

I've seen people open the hood of the vehicle being recovered as another layer of protection for things flying through the windshield.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

Allll Righty then…In between crying at therapy I’ve been thinking how to put this into some kind of order to help folks that are new to the game and want to gain some confidence/knowledge before they hit the trail.
In the big picture of Rescue/Recovery, there is so much information that it can be
overwhelming. Kind of like trying to teach someone to shoot. You don’t just hand them the firearm, tell them to look at the front sight, yak the trigger and fire away.
We have talked a little about the equipment and glossed over some techniques, but so far in essence, we have told you….Grab some Soft Shackles and a KE Rope and Rescue/Recover away hope you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else

A member above basically stated, there are a lot of words here, but not a lot of information that I can use on the Trail. He is spot on. So let’s all share what we have learned through our successes and failures on the Trail, what equipment has worked and what we found to be a waste of money.
I am thinking of numbering it, so everyone else can share/add but still keep it in some kind of order, order, order…sorry, my OCD kicking in

 

[John M BUNMAN]

I've seen people open the hood of the vehicle being recovered as another layer of protection for things flying through the windshield.

That is an EXCELLENT IDEA, I forgot about that one, so obvious but will slip your mind in the heat of the moment. It may have saved that man’s life.
Thank you Spike
Also it goes both ways, if you are pulling them out , nose to nose, open both hoods like Spike said

 

[ugliestdrivingraptor]

My biggest take away is to always use a real attach point that is tied into the frame directly, and use a soft shackle. The jackets and dampeners are also a slick idea that i will be using in the future. KE rope or tie down both work but in their own situations, one for towing and the other for snatching

 

[Nex]

In between crying at therapy...

Good to see that you are finally getting the mental help you need.

 

[GordoJay]

... Kind of like trying to teach someone to shoot. You don’t just hand them the firearm, tell them to look at the front sight, yak the trigger and fire away.

True that. It can be dangerous if you don't tell them to put down their beer first.

 

[John M BUNMAN]

I use them together most of the time, but there is a big difference imho, between a Rescue or Recovery.
A Rescue, in name alone, implies an Emergency and or a need for a sense of Urgency. If I have to extricate a person from their flipped over Jeep because I fear internal injuries/bleeding out, spinal fluid leaking from their ear, etc….THAT IS A RESCUE, Time is of essence to preserve life. A vehicle is teetering on the edge of a drop-off, with occupants still inside…this is a RESCUE, Time is of essence .. VS
My Raptor is stuck in the Mud/Sand/Rocks/Trees/Bushes/STARFUXKS GIANT CURB…. This is a RECOVERY, Time is NOT OF THE ESSENCE, (UNLESS YOU ARE BLOCKING THE DRIVE THROUGH!!)
More ”Word Salad” Bunny , what are you try to say, using fewer words (It is quite apparent at this point, I like to hear the sound of my own voice)
What I’m trying to say is TAKE YOUR FNING TIME, SMOOTH IS FAST-FAST IS SMOOTH…IF YOU LIVE IN A GLASS HOUSE..DON’T THROW ROCKS…BREAD CAST UPON THE WATER…OFTEN RETURNS SOGGY….

OPPS, Sorry, got off track again..Getting in a hurry in a Recovery situation, will get someone hurt, period! You may be blocking the Trail, getting that feeling in your stomach that you look stupid getting stuck there. If you have never been stuck, it’s because you avoided the Tall Curbs at Bucks No Offense. Besides, if you are blocking the Trail, anyone that you are delaying, if they are worth anything, Will get out and help you The exception of course, is the TRD BOYS behind you, in a hurry to go see WICKED at the Smith’s Center for the 10th time, with their Skinny Jean Boyfriend…No Offense Of Course

#1 Rules that apply to almost all Rescue/Recoveries - Take your time!
Assess the situation, look it it from every angle. What is my best way out without doing any vehicle damage or killing somebody. Often, the best way Out/Off an obstacle is the way you went into it, rather than trying to drag yourself through it, further compounding the situation.
What Recovery gear do I have at my disposal?
Is this a Self-Recovery or is there, or may there be, someone to help me with the Recovery?
MAKE A PLAN….BUT REMAIN FLEXIBLE!! Every Plan is great until the First Shot is Fired or the Jack doesn’t operate as intended/ expected. ADAPT AND OVERCOME
EVERY RECOVERY IS SAME….BUT DIFFERENT

#2 after therapy if I’m still FING ALIVE