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Massive Breaking Strain: Rated at a 12.6 Tonne (12,600 kg / 26,500 lbs) Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS). This makes it a professional-grade choice suited for heavy 4x4s, fully laden commercial vehicles, and expedition rigs.
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High Elongation (Stretch): Features a 30% to 35% stretch capacity. This elasticity stretches 50% more than a traditional static snatch strap, acting as a giant shock absorber to prevent violent jolts to both the vehicles and their occupants.
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Durable Construction: Manufactured using heavy-duty, double-braided nylon to withstand immense tension and extreme recovery environments.
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Maximum Energy Transfer: The rope absorbs the kinetic momentum from the recovering vehicle, momentarily stores it as potential energy, and smoothly transfers it to the stuck vehicle for a highly efficient extraction from deep mud, sand, or snow.
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Dimensions: 24mm (15/16″) in diameter and 6 metres (20′) in length.
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1x RED Winches 24mm x 6m Kinetic Recovery Rope
(Note: While the listing provides essential safety advice regarding shackles, items like soft shackles or storage bags are not listed as included in the box. RED Winches strongly recommends purchasing and using strength-rated shackles or soft shackles appropriately to safely attach the rope to your vehicle’s rated recovery points.)
Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) – 12,600kg (12.6 Tonne, 27,778lbs)
2.8kg
L – 34cm
W – 32cm
H – 35cm
Kinetic Recovery Rope 24MMX6M
When recovering heavy expedition rigs or fully laden commercial 4x4s, you need more than a standard snatch strap. The RED Winches 24mm Kinetic Recovery Rope is engineered for maximum energy transfer, providing a safer and smoother extraction from deep mud, sand, or snow.
With a massive 12,600kg (12.6 Tonne) breaking strain, this 6m rope is the professional choice for heavy vehicle recovery. Its double-braided Nylon construction allows for 30% to 35% elongation, acting as a giant shock absorber to protect both vehicles and occupants from the violent jolts of a traditional tow.
£45.00 ex. VAT
Kinetic Rope 24mm (15/16″) x 6M (20′) – 12,000 kg (26,500 lbs) MBS
What is a kinetic rope?
Kinetic rope is changing the 4×4 recovery industry. Also known as a snatch rope, kinetic recovery ropes are designed to stretch, transferring the build-up of kinetic energy from the recovering vehicle to the vehicle that is stuck to perform a safer recovery. Their elasticity means they will stretch 50 per cent more than a traditional snatch strap.
Why use a kinetic rope?
The reason you would use a kinetic rope is primarily determined by the surfaces that both vehicles are on. If both vehicles are in soft sand and you try to recover using a static strap or chain, the recovering vehicle will simply dig itself into a hole, likewise on a slippery muddy track. Ultimately, without proper traction in any situation, the recovery vehicle will simply bog down.
In most cases, a kinetic rope will allow the recovering vehicle to gain a small amount of momentum, reducing the possibility of bogging down.
It is important to note, that while incredibly useful, kinetic ropes and snatch straps are one of the most dangerous forms of recovery and should be done with caution every time.
How does a kinetic rope work?
Kinetic energy ropes work by transferring energy from the vehicle with momentum to the vehicle that is bogged down. The rope absorbs the kinetic energy from the first vehicle, stores it momentarily as potential energy and then applies the force from the rope into the stuck vehicle. This process results in an extremely effective and efficient recovery.
The stretch that the rope experiences also allows the recovery to take place in a safer manner as it creates a smoother application of force in comparison to a traditional snatch strap.
Why choose a kinetic rope over a snatch strap?
What makes kinetic recovery ropes better than traditional snatch straps? Compared to tow rope, chains or even a traditional snatch strap, the benefits of using a kinetic recovery rope are many and varied. Kinetic recovery rope is now considered a safer and better recovery option than snatch straps because it’s strong, has more stretch and gives a smoother recovery with less shock factor.
User Notes:
- Avoid all sharp edges.
- Use shackles of an appropriate strength for the rope, and consider switching to soft shackles for increased safety.
- Always check the splice before and during attachment to each vehicle
- Test before use. Try light pulls to test attachment before pulling at maximum force
- Keep spectators out of the tow zone
- A Bowline knot is recommended if the rope must be knotted. This will undo most easily after use – A knot can reduce a rope’s strength by as much as half.
- Only attach to suitably rated recovery points
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Every genuine RED Winch is engineered for extreme performance and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all mechanical components. We also provide a comprehensive 5-year (60-month) warranty on electrical components, including the motor, contactor, and switches. To ensure your winch remains covered, please remember to register your product online within 30 days of purchase and follow the recommended annual service schedule. This warranty is a testament to our British engineering and our commitment to keeping you moving when failure is not an option.