Quote Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck View Post
if winching or pulling someone or something out. always lay a coat or heavy blanket or like item on the chain, strap or rope. it usually eliminates this kind of thing from happening.



Exactly. And put it closer to what you are pulling. That way it something snaps, it is longer than half-way for the strap/chain/cable to get back to you.


Or use synthetic line.