buried in new mexico

[gotspeed1]

let off of the gas a little early, and tried to get back on it, burying myself (pic 1). the h3 got stuck while pulling me out , but of course the isn't a pic of that . to make the adventure even better, i went off of the edge pulling him out (pic 2). after both of us getting buried the fourth go around we called it good for the day. ( yes that is a stroller in the first pic )

[Trail X]

A couple questions.

First of all, it looks like that's a strap with hooks. If it is, it's a static strap and should only be used for a static pull (where you slowly proceed forward until the strap is taught, then apply power). You are much more limited when on soil with a low shear strength, such as sand.

I'd highly recommend getting rid of any strap with hooks, and replacing it with a good dynamic strap. If you haven't read TVOR's vehicle recovery article, I'd also urge you to do that.

Also, were you wrapping your bumper support bar with the strap? It could easily get damaged by the sharp corners of the sheet metal. Also, watch for the airbag sensor back there, don't want to accidentally deploy that.

Next time, bring a small tree strap, and hook to both of your front tow hooks. It provides a very strong point to pull from. Shown below.



None-the-less, glad you made it out.

[teebes]

Airing down works wonders, honestly!


Ditto on the straps with hooks. Check out youtube. Some very scary vids of flying metal creaking windshields and worse!

[foosh]

Very nice man... if you kept up your speed do you think you woulda been ok?

[gotspeed1]

yeah i'd have been fine if i would have gassed it earlier , after that i pussed-out... my buddy in the h3 stole my thunder that day but my redemption was had almost 3 months later (check out my build sheet...i've posted a link to a short video)