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Tow Strap Claims Two
« on: May 06, 2014, 08:43:44 PM »
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Re: Tow Strap Claims Two
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2014, 09:48:33 PM »
That kind of kinetic energy is no joke!  Gruesome video.
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Re: Tow Strap Claims Two
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2014, 09:54:23 PM »
Gnarly!

Don't use straps with metal hooks and always sling a blanket/floor mat over the strap.

Oh and tow balls are not anchor points.


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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2014, 10:20:59 PM »
Totally avoidable, way too many people, way too close.  This is the same reason people get killed at rally events

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