Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Bubba Rope: amzn.to/44LV46G Yankum ropes: amzn.to/43WCNmd FieryRed: amzn.to/3OkhVkc Inclake: amzn.to/3Q0y9QM Rhino USA: amzn.to/3K4sbuq Sgt Knots: amzn.to/43zPiEa Smittybilt: amzn.to/3pKst2Z
We LOVE this video and it’s incredible feedback, I wish I could have gotten in here sooner. Our current price is $219 for a 7/8"×30'er We use Nylon 6,6 2 over 2 tandem 24 strand core and a 48 strand jacket. We braid our Cordage in house, in Southern Idaho. It gives it a "chevron" pattern in the braid, this pattern performs best in the worst conditions. Many foreign cordage companies do the 1 over 1 braid because it's cheaper and easier to produce (it's a "checker board" patter), you can also produce more of it in a shorter amount of time because many of them have fewer carriers (16 instead of 24 carriers) and thicker yarn (this is bad if you have a strand of yarn fail, you will have less rope to rely on) however it doesn't perform as well as the 2 over 2 "chevron" pattern. We use it due to its durability from abrasion and we focus in the splice construction, lots of stretch is great but make sure your splice doesn't come apart or slip. Many companies post max breaking strength, we post a standard deviation of 2, this is crucial for guaranteeing the customer gets a durable rope instead of promising a high breaking strength based on a high performing outlier. There are a lot of factors that influence stretch and how much. A huge success is a lack of stretch "memory" You want your rope to return to its original length, or as close to it as possible. We will take this review as a win based on our QC criteria. However we will be adjusting our eye dip to perform better. You can expect the best from us and we will rise to the occasion. Thank you for including us in this review!! I hope we get to participate in future reviews!!! -Alan
I think the most impressive part of this test is the Suburban's original 300k 4L60E holding up through the torture test of 177 pulls! I appreciate the commitment to your testing and abusing your own vehicles to gather data. I can't imagine the relief once you reached that last pull! Here's to many more miles for your Suburban.
Mine is the same GMT800 model and has 286,000 miles. It's not as powerful or fuel efficient as it was when we bought it new, but I've only ever done general maintenance on it. Two water pumps, a radiator, electrical parts. Nothing major. Still tow the boat and haul the kids with it. It's a good truck. Handles great, rides great, comfortable. Changes its own oil though, lol. Needs a rear main seal.
it would be neat to see a review of shop fans. air displacement, vibration, air speed, motor temperature after long runs, sawdust and other particle resistance, power draw, etc.
Or heck even box fans for in home. I remember box fans being super powerful when I was younger and now they leave me wanting. I usually can't breath without sufficient circulation.
Since I came across Project Farm I do not make a single tool or equipment purchase without seeing if there is an episode for that brand and/or whatever I am looking to buy. I'm serious... Brother, you are one of the reviewers that I trust the most. Your commitment to the scientific method is outstanding and trustworthy. Plus, you can be funny and entertaining without wasting time. In the end though, you have saved me the considerable cost that comes with a bad purchase. That is priceless... plus you have given me a renewed interest in SOME items that Harbour Freight carries (though if my wife sees another HF bucket in the garage, I am a dead man. She counts them... I've a serious tool and equipment habit). Thank you my friend.
Same here. I have used your reviews as the deciding factor for several purchases. I am wearing a pair of work pants now that you reviewed. I think it was like 2 years ago. Love the content. No BS. Just the facts.
I’ve been using a 20’ bubba rope for about 8 years now!!! Before Matt’s off road videos were even a thing! (Love Matt’s off road recovery) and I’m here to tell ya. That Bubba has done some amazing things. I’ve successfully pulled out 3 semis with bubba and more cars and trucks than I can even remember! Great rope! Great comparison video!!! Thanks!
Your videos are like listening to someone read a spreadsheet they’re very excited about. No, really, that’s a compliment. I always enjoy them and your tests are always very thorough.
This test was NECESSARY and incredible. You have saved time, trouble, possible damage, or injury. I watch Matt's channel and love his recovery techniques. I would love to see a test of tire dressings and coatings.
@@ProjectFarm If you do decide to do this test I would really like for you to test AMMO NYC products. He's a car detailing channel and I love his content. Would love to see how his stuff holds up against less expensive brands.
@@ProjectFarm If you do the tire dressing comparison, be sure to test for driving on a dusty road to see how bad the dust sticks to the tire with the coating!
Let's all take a moment to think about the amount of time , money and effort this guy puts into a test . Not to mention Cousin Eddies beer tab .... Great job as always , thanks Todd !
Project Farm always goes above and beyond…. Never stops amusing me with every new test. I said it before and I’ll say it every time. Best TH-cam channel.
I’m with you Todd. I absolutely love Matt’s Off Road Recovery. Good wholesome, down to earth. entertainment. Thank you so much for all of the effort that you put into these amazing tests. You've certainly helped thousands of people all over the world.
The only other person I trust is Will Prowse with solar equipment, batteries, etc. Always a thorough teardown and evaluation of whether something is a value for the money or not. Really great website with recommendations too. Oh, and Torque Test Channel. That's it. The whole internet and there's three guys who are credible.
All I can say is WOW, what a crew! It used to be just you by yourself but now cousin Eddie keeps a keen eye on all the quality assurance. Major upgrade to the channel and the testing protocols with Eddie on the job. Thanks so much for all your energy putting these tests together.
1: thanks for packing a lot of information into a compact video and not wasting anyone's time. Seriously appreciated 2: Suburban is awesome 3: Merry Christmas, Shitter was full!
I've been to the Bubba Rope factory in Orlando, FL. It's a side project of Certified Slings, a construction crane sling company. Very good product made and tested right in house in Florida.
There was an independent lab that tested the breaking point of a Yankum Rope. A piece of the machine broke before the rope did at 80k lbs. I don't recall the diameter.
The fact that you make every video based on viewer suggestions says so much about you as a content creator. Ive never seen another youtuber who cared so much about their viewers. You’re amazing. 😄
@@robsdeviceunknownI suppose not every single video is but most are. And I mean, pretty much all of his videos get decent views so there must be some interest in the videos that aren’t viewer suggested. I honestly think todd could make watching paint dry interesting. Lol
I’ve had the 1” kinetic rope from Yankum for almost 2 years and it’s held up fantastic. I’ve pulled trucks and tractors out of mud, to pulling vehicles out of snow berms in the winter with my F250. With the added energy generated from the rope, I can pull just about any vehicle or utility sized tractor out of danger. The dipped soft shackles from Yankum are insanely strong and durable
Most of what I would pull out would be lighter (CJ, YJ, TJ). Would the 1" ropes be too heavy for me do beneficial from the elastic aspect of these ropes?
@@garyganser2451I am curious about this as well. Is there a minimum weight you want to pull with a given rope size? I have the 1" yankum with my F250 but am mostly pulling out similar vehicles. I love my rope.
im part of a offroad group here in Houston that helps people when they are stuck or stranded this was some great info to help that group. I also posted your winch test into that same group. Love all these test at this point i dont buy a single tool unless i come see what your test results are first. Thanks for all you do.
I used to run an off-road recovery company in Houston about 5 years ago, until y'all started doing it for free. I charged literally half of what any wrecker was willing to pull anyone out for. I don't know if you are a part of the same group, but my first experience with this Houston off-road recovery group was a rich boy with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that his parents bought him. He was tearing up a $60,000 Jeep like it was no big deal. I have over 25 years of off-road experience, and I have never damaged a customer's vehicle in the multiple hundreds of vehicles I have pulled out. It was very obvious this young man didn't know much about off-road recovery. For starters he brought a chain and hooked it to these people's vehicle, as they chose to go with him since he was willing to do it for free. I stood back and watched him rip off their front bumper. The repairs for that alone we're going to cost more than I was going to charge them. He eventually got them out, but only after damaging multiple things with that chain and yanking on them. I've pulled out $150k Mercedes G Wagons and not put a scratch on them. You get what you pay for. I've also pulled out heavy construction machines, and 18 wheelers, with my tiny truck when large groups of people told me it was impossible with my setup. There is science that goes into this to do a safe recovery that doesn't harm any property.
@@turdferguson2863 yup. I had to replace literally all the bushings and bearings within a few years after starting that business. I used to be a mechanic so I did the labor myself and just the parts were a few thousand dollars. People who do this for "free" don't realize what damage they are doing to their vehicles, at least not until years later. I use a 4x4 I bought 13 years ago for $8,000. So I don't mind beating it up a little as it's not my primary vehicle. I had a low price guarantee, basically whatever was the lowest price somebody could find a professional wrecker to pull them out for, I did it for half of that. I didn't make a ton of money at it, and after all the repairs I had to do a few years later, plus the fuel that I used and my time, I probably only broke even. I really did it to help people more so because I thought the prices that these professional wreckers were charging were ridiculous. However I don't have parents to pay for my bills so I can't afford to do it for free like many of these younger people. I've just seen a lot of them damage their vehicles and the customers vehicle because they don't have the right equipment and experience. I will say during hurricane Harvey, I rescued over 100 people for free. Many spots were too shallow for boats, but too deep for most vehicles or people to walk through strong currents. I loaded up as many people in the bed as I could and made many trips driving them and their kids to safety.
I can just imagine his neighbors watching him back up and pull against a tree over and over again lol. Excellent review, as always! No stone left unturned, all available information considered and shown.
Thanks for testing these! I suggested a little while back to test more off-road stuff and you’ve delivered! Thank you for all you do, and the trust you instill in all of us. I would love more tool reviews btw! Thanks!
I’d really enjoy “seeing” a face shield showdown. I know you’ve got safety glasses, but I didn’t see a face shield for stuff like grinding metal. If you’d be able to work some magic with that, I’m sure many of us would appreciate it. Thank you for all the great videos and incredible effort you put into product testing!
That was an incredible test, as usual I learned a ton about recovery ropes. I have used recovery straps in the past, and always wondered how these things would actually hold up. Fantastic job! Thank You.
Your channel is truly deserving of support and I want to express my gratitude for the time, effort, thoroughness, and sacrifice that you have put into it. Thank you.
What you do is truly amazing. You provide completely unbiased reviews and testing for so many different products. Thank you this valuable service you perform.
I would love to hear Matt’s take on this test. I would imagine it’s more than numbers, but also feel and what Matt is used to in each pull, consistency as well. Thanks for doing this.
Would love to see a video on multimeters, I’ve had many over the years and have had quite the variance in quality and accuracy across brands. Klein, fieldpiece, Milwaukee, fluke, south wire, UEi, and harbor freight all come to mind
Wasn’t sure where to offer an idea but a SPOT WELD DRILL BIT comparison would be great. Theres bunch of different kinds I’m sure people would really appreciate that one. Thanks for all your great work.
I'll second that! Been using an Elma for many Years now to clean and desinfect tools, injectors and fine mechanics, spectacles, watches and jewellery. However I would love to see how the more affordable ones compare. Would also be good to look at different cleaning agents.
I'd love to see a welding helmet test to see if the cheap helmets have the same reaction time as the bigger brands. After all, eye safety is paramount!
@@chriswatson7488 The only way to test them is to wear them and weld for 10 hours straight and rate how sore your eyes are at the end of the day.. the cheap helmets can leave you with sore eyes after a long day while a 300 dollar helmet shouldn’t leave you with sore eyes, it’s completely subjective and varies person to person.. for me, both of my helmets are mid price range ones and they don’t give me sore eyes but other people are more sensitive and need to buy the top of the line helmets to avoid sore eyes.. the best helmet depends on who’s wearing it and how much welding they need to do in a day
Same! I only weld when I need to. I have the cheap HF welding helmet with the flames. Always wandered if I should've spent more and am I hurting my eyes.
I'm encouraged by how well the budget ropes held up in your testing. The thing about the Bubba and Yankum ropes is we know from other channels. They will hold up to many more uses than an average off roader would put them through.
looks like the Cheapo Fiery Red was the clear winner to me. Slightly less overall stretch but less overall loss. plus its far cheaper. The rubberized coating can easily be replaced.
Very interesting, I’m curious to see if Matt has a response. Also you just can’t buy brake clean that works like it used to. Would love to see a video comparing various parts store brand brake clean, to the more expensive brands like CRC
I think everyone can relate to having a cousin Eddie! This is great timing because when fall rolls around, it's hard to find a decent recovery rope. Thanks, Todd!
@@ProjectFarm The main piece that breaks in 4l60e is the Sun Shell , it doesn't care about fluid . Some are strong some are not the splines strip out of them .
@@onthelake9554 yeah many people don't wait long enough when switching from reverse to drive and when backing up and try to move before the switch has fully happened and bust em that way
What a fabulous, comprehensive review. I'm building out a new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail and wanted to purchase new recovery ropes. Thanks to this review, yesterday I visited a local off road dealer here in Gilbert, AZ and picked up a new 7/8", 30' Bubba rope and a couple of the new Bubba GatorJaw 3/8" soft shackles. Thanks again!
Honestly, I'm shocked at how well that $50 rope performed. It's in a completely different price category, but was competitive. This means, those who will rarely if ever actually need such a recovery device, can afford to have one in their vehicle, just in case.
I agree, the fact that for $50 you can carry a serviceable rope that is not total junk and did not break is amazing. Its like a bicycle ,the $1000 one will still get you home vs $5000, just not as refine d.
I totally agree, most of us only need that $50 rope. I may or may not ever get used? Maybe the recovery guys need the best but don’t forget they write it all off.
I’m glad that Cousin Eddie is wearing his life jacket during some of these tests. Very sensible, even though it appears he’s wearing it as a hat for some of the tests!!
You can tell by the response(s) that Todd rarely reads the comments. The "life jacket" is a weighted cover you throw over your line in case it snaps to dampen the whiplash.
That Sgt Knots rope is incredible value, I ordered a 7/8” rope after watching this. I currently carry a big VooDoo 1 1/4” rope in my truck, but so far it’s been overkill for anything I’ve needed it for. Absolutely great rope, but I’ve been wanting to try a lighter one with a smaller footprint and I feel like for $60ish after tax, I can’t hardly go wrong. Thanks for the video!
Yup. I'm getting myself a bubba and a sgt knot for "early Christmas". Had to pull someone out of a nasty and unsafe situation without my usual chain and a large strap. They ran over my strap and toasted it. I don't want to do that with a $300 piece of string I'll use once a year. (Fwiw, dead pulling a minivan with a blown transmission up a hill. The electronics fried, and not only were they unable to put the thing in park, they were stuck in drive, were unable to activate the parking brake (electronic) nor start the engine. I pulled the sparkplugs and made a go at it. )
Yes. These 1” plus ropes are cheaper and always in stock because they don’t stretch unless you’re pulling tractors with tractors. 3/4 is the absolute best up to a full size truck. It takes weight to stretch these, otherwise it’s a soft tow strap. Which is still better. But you need a lot of stretch to work how it’s designed and work the best way - least hard jerking motion, decent stretch back pulling the towing vehicle backwards for another attempt or of course pulling the target forward. The large ropes do nothing.
Awesome collaboration!! You have an ability to keep me and probably many other looking forward to anything you post! You have a resonance like a passionate teacher- keep up your great work & thanks
Your reviews are THE BEST!!! WAAAYYYY better than consumer reports ever thought of being! :) Keep up the good work! Looks like the $50 rope is the best value.
A test I think you may have missed is sand and dirt ingress. As a climber, we worry that as ropes get pulled through dirt and muck that it will get it under their sheath, which can significantly weaken the ropes over time. I think this would be a big factor for Matt especially since pretty much all their recovery operations are done in sand, sandstone or mud.
I can only speak for the bubba rope with personal use, my location for off-roading is beach and mud. The bubba rope is a beast, it holds up fine if you rinse and dry the rope after use. we did break one bubba rope however it was from user error, the rope is only good for maybe 3-4 back to back good pulls then you have to wait maybe 10 minutes to let the rope strands cool off other wise you risk snapping it. I've had mine for 6+ years and it has been used and abused
@@notablediscomfort In climbing we have a lot of "waterproof ropes" for underground or wet environments (ice climbing is a good example), and a lot of times these coatings swing both ways. A rubberized coating can hold in moisture which weakens the rope, especially dynamic ropes under load. A waterproof coating works better but wears off over time and usually means an earlier retirement for the rope. I guess this could carry into another test, I'd like to see how the ropes fair for being left in a truck bed exposed to light and moisture. That's where I'm sure a lot of people leave them so it'd be a good test.
I think it’d be nice to have the names of the brands already tested and their results on the side of the screen so we could visually compare the numbers as you show the tests for the different brands. Love the videos!
Man you do a great job comparing this stuff you've allready saved me alot of testing myself I really appreciate you and I mean that your a very intelligent man God Bless You.
You create outstanding content time after time. You really help all of us regular Joe working men pick the very best products for the money. Thank you for your time and your effort.
I absolutely appreciate all of these videos. They have helped me make decisions on several purchases. I don't think I'll need a kinetic recovery rope but I'm going to watch it anyway
Just an FYI for anyone who doesn't know the orange "vest" on Eddie is actually a blanket that is supposed to lay on the rope. If the rope did break it will reduce the reaction which could potentially hit someone
Though in every test I've ever seen done with testing these ropes till they break, the bags do absolutely nothing. It seems the only purpose they serve is to keep people from clotheslining themselves accidentally. The force these ropes have at breaking strength is incredible, and no bag ever stays attached for more than a millisecond at most. I wonder if the manafactures even care that their product is worthless.
@@RambunctiousHamster THeir job is to give just enough pressure (which is not a lot needed) to divert the breaking downwards. Trust me they work I have seen both situations IRL.
@@Mr2greys I'll be trusting the multiple videos I've seen online showing that they don't do crap rather than some random person online who I know nothing about, thanks.
@@Mr2greys please find any video that shows them actually working, and I'll tip my hat to you, but I think you'll find that's not going to happen. Even with multiple bags, there is absolutely no diverting the line downwards. I've seen multiple testing videos with a 37" tire attached to the line, and the tire did very little in the end. No tiny flag will do anything. And in slow motion, it really shows how worthless the flags are as they come off in less than a millisecond. But again, they are great for keeping bikers from getting closelined but that's it. Cheers.
the construction is going to be a good one because the last thing you need is the rope to simply ping apart like a chain rather than letting go gently so you can steer clear of the whiplash
In my opinion from off roading, you ain't steering clear of any rope when it breaks. You've got to be smart enough to use good practices like; •staying clear of the recovery in progress, •clear of where the rope is gonna recoil, •make sure the recovery points are in good condition etc. It's bad enough repairing damaged vehicles nevermind people getting injured or killed.
Yup, you ain't dodging one of these if it's tight enough to break. Sure, it won't do as much damage as a chain or strap, but it's certainly enough speed to injure you. Also have to consider the strength of your anchor point.
Thank you again. Not being in the recovery business or an engineer, I didn’t understand much of the science behind the testing. As a man who plows occasionally, maybe once every 3-4 years I get my truck stuck and need my tractor to pull it out. Looks like the Sgt. Knots is all I’ll need…
@@hackxy1165when I decided to produce a watersport product, I talked to a few manufacturing houses about getting it all done locally. They all recommended having it done in China, unless I was planning on trying to leverage the “made in USA” angle. It was silly to think that I would have to rely on a customer’s potential die-hard nationalism in order to make up the cost difference. My product was built just as good as it would have been built in America, so I of course chose China.
Recovery Ropes: Thanks for your detailed & thorough review, very informative. To those that have not used these ropes, the weight and volume of a 20 vs. 30 ft. line is significant. The ropes get notoriety through word of mouth & of course promotion. A few years back the 30 ft. red 3/4 or 7/8 (tight weave) line sold by Yankum & Factor 55 was the same rope; I was told the ropes came from Texas and were made in X. In my view they are excellent lines. I've tried them along with the Bubba, and the Voodoo in 20 ft.. Most recently I use the Voodoo 3/4 & 7/8 (buy when on sale). I have never seen or tried the St. Knots rope - never heard of it until this video. Used in combo with soft shackles or metal catch points (if needed) they are a quick and efficient way to make "pulls". I've used 2 ropes at 40 ft. &/or one rope doubled at 10 ft. On long pulls they can be used in tandem with a winch (that might be at a 2/1 advantage).
Love all the tests that you do. I’d like to see a video on led light bars and/or pods. Do the cheap ones on Amazon hold up to the very expensive brands? Are the lumens accurate?
Awesome comparison video. Probably the best for kinetic ropes that I've seen. One additional test I would have liked to have see would be the total rope length after 24 or 48 hours. Curious whether the elasticity will return any after rest.
Just remember, Yankum not only is made in the USA, but Alan tests them by rolling his own rig! If you aren't set on that aspect, that Bubba looks like the way to go.
@@Back_door_bandit_98 And support ChiCom manufacturing? No way, José. If you're not an ROC citizen, then you're directly contributing to the decline of your own economy. Spend a bit more for the sake of the general welfare.
yankum is marking it up over 400% which is just insane that you guys are defending that type of nonsense. Its a great rope, but the dude is shafting alot of people by making it seem like his rope is super premium when the reality showed it was mediocre at best but because of Matt, every idiot loves them.
I think we all have a Cousin Eddie in our family, though I can’t say mine ever drove an RV into a pond…yet. Good thing he has you for support! Can’t imagine what Christmas dinner is like at the PF household with him.
If you ever revisit this topic, I would really like to see you test kinetic recovery "straps" . I use and love the ARB snatch strap that I have, would love to see it tested. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Apparently I’m late to the game because this is the first time I’ve seen a kinetic rope in action. These things are impressive. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice of your suburban! Your videos never let us down 🍻
Cool vid! I think what I've learned here is that if you haven't needed a kinetic energy rope before, get the $50 version. It'll be fine for a few pulls if you need it and once you find yourself putting the rope to use then it'll be fine to invest a few more $$ into one that will be more durable.
Yeah.. I can't imagine many instances I'd need to use a kinetic rope over my winch, 50 bucks is handy to have in case,but winching is my go to, since I don't mud.
This was a great test! I used to love watching Matt's when he first started but lost interest when he started making the kids the stars of the show. He had a recipe for videos that you couldn't stop watching and then changed it. I don't like watching drama and mistakes, I liked watching Matt solve every problem casually with class in the early days. Didn't need the 'eye candy'
He still does, but thanks to the YT channel, his business is just blowing up. So logically he's put more effort into longer length videos to fund all the cool stuff he does. I like watching the way he fabricates.
I was sad they didn't make the cut, they are pricey but they feature a lot of the design elements that the top performers here have especially in their HD line.
I was starting to get worried about one of the ropes breaking! At 7K lbs, that's a lot of pressure if it broke! Cool test. I've never heard of a Recovery Rope, but now I have. As always, great test!
They work well just don't ever use a ball hitch for a trailer to pull from. Year or two ago guy tried to pull a pickup out of the mud with a tow strap. He put the loop end around the ball of a trailer hitch. The ball broke off and went flying into truck that was stuck killed the driver. Kind of a freak accident but lot of other factors involved like putting too much shock load on the pull something to think about. People say don't ever use a ball but when put a lot of shock load on it anything can break send things flying.
Thanks! I have commented before, and will again now that you by yourself seem to easily provide more real world value to consumers than CR does with a huge crew of people. Amazing.
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Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Bubba Rope: amzn.to/44LV46G
Yankum ropes: amzn.to/43WCNmd
FieryRed: amzn.to/3OkhVkc
Inclake: amzn.to/3Q0y9QM
Rhino USA: amzn.to/3K4sbuq
Sgt Knots: amzn.to/43zPiEa
Smittybilt: amzn.to/3pKst2Z
Why not put Factor 55 gear up against these?
Hi ProjectFarm, any chance of listing which are the best ropes from top to bottom. I didn't see where you did that?
Hands down best reviewer on the internet. No BS just results
Thank you very much!
You should’ve tested Harbor freight’s recovery rope
Most definitely ! Always independent reviews you can trust !
We LOVE this video and it’s incredible feedback, I wish I could have gotten in here sooner.
Our current price is $219 for a 7/8"×30'er
We use Nylon 6,6
2 over 2 tandem 24 strand core and a 48 strand jacket. We braid our Cordage in house, in Southern Idaho. It gives it a "chevron" pattern in the braid, this pattern performs best in the worst conditions. Many foreign cordage companies do the 1 over 1 braid because it's cheaper and easier to produce (it's a "checker board" patter), you can also produce more of it in a shorter amount of time because many of them have fewer carriers (16 instead of 24 carriers) and thicker yarn (this is bad if you have a strand of yarn fail, you will have less rope to rely on) however it doesn't perform as well as the 2 over 2
"chevron" pattern.
We use it due to its durability from abrasion and we focus in the splice construction, lots of stretch is great but make sure your splice doesn't come apart or slip.
Many companies post max breaking strength, we post a standard deviation of 2, this is crucial for guaranteeing the customer gets a durable rope instead of promising a high breaking strength based on a high performing outlier. There are a lot of factors that influence stretch and how much. A huge success is a lack of stretch "memory" You want your rope to return to its original length, or as close to it as possible. We will take this review as a win based on our QC criteria.
However we will be adjusting our eye dip to perform better. You can expect the best from us and we will rise to the occasion. Thank you for including us in this review!! I hope we get to participate in future reviews!!! -Alan
I wondered when Alan would show up. Keep it on all four's 😂
I think the most impressive part of this test is the Suburban's original 300k 4L60E holding up through the torture test of 177 pulls! I appreciate the commitment to your testing and abusing your own vehicles to gather data. I can't imagine the relief once you reached that last pull! Here's to many more miles for your Suburban.
Mine is the same GMT800 model and has 286,000 miles. It's not as powerful or fuel efficient as it was when we bought it new, but I've only ever done general maintenance on it. Two water pumps, a radiator, electrical parts. Nothing major. Still tow the boat and haul the kids with it. It's a good truck. Handles great, rides great, comfortable. Changes its own oil though, lol. Needs a rear main seal.
Found the comment I was looking for. I’m shocked that sun shell is still in one piece.
Great work on the review.
I believe some units snuck out with 80s which would make more sense… maybe our man can confirm. Awesome vid👍
Thanks for the feedback.
they fail due to abused 4th gears. If you don't abuse the overdrive you will be fine
Shout out for cousin Eddie's courage.
Thank you!
He's obviously seen things 😮
He has more courage than brains, driving his farmabago into the pond....
@@ProjectFarms the RV owner being named cousin Eddie a twisted metal reference? 👀
@@the_frankcclearly you’ve never seen national lampoons. Cousin Eddie has been around longer than video games kid.
I really appreciate that you dont do big intros with music and transitions. Just straight to business.
Thanks!
Better recovery rope comparison than I've seen on any of the dedicated 4x4 channels. Nice work!!!
Thanks!
Non biased. This is why we love ProjectFarm
Couldn't agree more and I watch all of them 🤣 I think it's because this channel has no reason to be a shill he's just awesome
it would be neat to see a review of shop fans. air displacement, vibration, air speed, motor temperature after long runs, sawdust and other particle resistance, power draw, etc.
Thank you for the video idea!
I agree. There's a multitude of industrial fans on the market, but are they really efficient and durable?
add noise
Or heck even box fans for in home. I remember box fans being super powerful when I was younger and now they leave me wanting. I usually can't breath without sufficient circulation.
Just turn on the A/C.😂
Since I came across Project Farm I do not make a single tool or equipment purchase without seeing if there is an episode for that brand and/or whatever I am looking to buy. I'm serious... Brother, you are one of the reviewers that I trust the most. Your commitment to the scientific method is outstanding and trustworthy. Plus, you can be funny and entertaining without wasting time. In the end though, you have saved me the considerable cost that comes with a bad purchase. That is priceless... plus you have given me a renewed interest in SOME items that Harbour Freight carries (though if my wife sees another HF bucket in the garage, I am a dead man. She counts them... I've a serious tool and equipment habit). Thank you my friend.
You are welcome!
Same
Same here. I have used your reviews as the deciding factor for several purchases. I am wearing a pair of work pants now that you reviewed. I think it was like 2 years ago. Love the content. No BS. Just the facts.
SAME! No bull, no fluff, just well designed experiments and concise results.
I am the same way
I’ve been using a 20’ bubba rope for about 8 years now!!! Before Matt’s off road videos were even a thing! (Love Matt’s off road recovery) and I’m here to tell ya. That Bubba has done some amazing things. I’ve successfully pulled out 3 semis with bubba and more cars and trucks than I can even remember! Great rope! Great comparison video!!! Thanks!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your videos are like listening to someone read a spreadsheet they’re very excited about. No, really, that’s a compliment. I always enjoy them and your tests are always very thorough.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Ha ha!!!! That’s true!
Underrated comment here!
Same! There’s so much honest data! I love it
It's a QCQA dream.
This test was NECESSARY and incredible. You have saved time, trouble, possible damage, or injury. I watch Matt's channel and love his recovery techniques.
I would love to see a test of tire dressings and coatings.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm If you do decide to do this test I would really like for you to test AMMO NYC products. He's a car detailing channel and I love his content. Would love to see how his stuff holds up against less expensive brands.
The rhino usa is made in china😊
Second this!
@@ProjectFarm If you do the tire dressing comparison, be sure to test for driving on a dusty road to see how bad the dust sticks to the tire with the coating!
Let's all take a moment to think about the amount of time , money and effort this guy puts into a test . Not to mention Cousin Eddies beer tab .... Great job as always , thanks Todd !
My pleasure!
@@ProjectFarm I agree with Trekkers. The amount of time it takes to run over 177 tests is massive. Thank you.
Project Farm always goes above and beyond…. Never stops amusing me with every new test. I said it before and I’ll say it every time. Best TH-cam channel.
Thanks!
I’m with you Todd. I absolutely love Matt’s Off Road Recovery. Good wholesome, down to earth. entertainment. Thank you so much for all of the effort that you put into these amazing tests. You've certainly helped thousands of people all over the world.
I watch Ron Pratt who operates out of Cape Girardeau Missouri. He also uses the Yankum rope.
Thanks for sharing.
Wholesome? He literally committed insurance fraud
@@JH-tc3yu do you have a source for that? Forgive me for not just taking a rando's word as truth.
If Matt's so wholesome then why did he plead no contest to insurance fraud?
Anyone else love this channel so much you watch product reviews for things you have zero need to have?
And wish I had.
@@pfwag oh boy do we all :D
Everything I have is zero need to have. I need to know if it's going to hold up and be safe.😄
Of course! If I know I'm not going to buy something, I make sure to check the Project Farm review so I don't not buy the wrong one.
Absolutely 😂
Todd is out here having the time of his life while we’re in the trenches. Thank you Todd, for making sure we are informed buyers
Thanks!
You are the best! Your channel is the one I go to for honest research on any product. Honest, no BS reviews and funny to boot.
Thanks!
i agree, this guy is incredible , he does creative and respectable work
This is the only review channel i ever watch because he actually puts effort into his videos, and they are very fun to watch.
Great job 👌♥️
Thanks!
The only other person I trust is Will Prowse with solar equipment, batteries, etc. Always a thorough teardown and evaluation of whether something is a value for the money or not. Really great website with recommendations too.
Oh, and Torque Test Channel.
That's it. The whole internet and there's three guys who are credible.
@@EclecticBuddha TTC for sure, they are definitely my go to for power tools.
I could watch and listen to stuff for HOURS. This stuff is so dense and filled with information, thank you! 🥳
Thank you very much!
All I can say is WOW, what a crew! It used to be just you by yourself but now cousin Eddie keeps a keen eye on all the quality assurance. Major upgrade to the channel and the testing protocols with Eddie on the job. Thanks so much for all your energy putting these tests together.
My pleasure!
eddie been around for years
1: thanks for packing a lot of information into a compact video and not wasting anyone's time. Seriously appreciated
2: Suburban is awesome
3: Merry Christmas, Shitter was full!
Thanks!
I've been to the Bubba Rope factory in Orlando, FL. It's a side project of Certified Slings, a construction crane sling company. Very good product made and tested right in house in Florida.
Thanks for sharing.
Just the name Bubba rope is enough for me. But now it's a genuine great product!
Cheers from Quebec Canada, all of my buddies use the Bubba rope!
there reason not to buy it .
There was an independent lab that tested the breaking point of a Yankum Rope. A piece of the machine broke before the rope did at 80k lbs. I don't recall the diameter.
The fact that you make every video based on viewer suggestions says so much about you as a content creator. Ive never seen another youtuber who cared so much about their viewers. You’re amazing. 😄
Thanks!
I second his comment. Your enthusiasm and intellect is addictive! @@ProjectFarm
Not all. I have watched every video he has done for years and sometimes he picks products that are so odd no one really cares lol
@@robsdeviceunknownI suppose not every single video is but most are. And I mean, pretty much all of his videos get decent views so there must be some interest in the videos that aren’t viewer suggested. I honestly think todd could make watching paint dry interesting. Lol
Well sure, in a pure sense. Everything he tests has a demand or it would not be a product.@@zachbartron2271
After watching this video it's evident that sometimes we need camera angles from Eddie's point of view. Another great video as always!
I appreciate your sata centered testing. No BS just results.
Thanks!
Been a subscriber since 12k and knew this channel was going to blow up. Great job as always and thanks for the honest and straightforward reviews.
Awesome! Thank you!
man i never realised how many subs he has lol im here since the seafoam vid i used for my car
I’ve had the 1” kinetic rope from Yankum for almost 2 years and it’s held up fantastic. I’ve pulled trucks and tractors out of mud, to pulling vehicles out of snow berms in the winter with my F250. With the added energy generated from the rope, I can pull just about any vehicle or utility sized tractor out of danger. The dipped soft shackles from Yankum are insanely strong and durable
Thanks for sharing!
Most of what I would pull out would be lighter (CJ, YJ, TJ). Would the 1" ropes be too heavy for me do beneficial from the elastic aspect of these ropes?
@@garyganser2451I am curious about this as well. Is there a minimum weight you want to pull with a given rope size? I have the 1" yankum with my F250 but am mostly pulling out similar vehicles. I love my rope.
im part of a offroad group here in Houston that helps people when they are stuck or stranded this was some great info to help that group. I also posted your winch test into that same group. Love all these test at this point i dont buy a single tool unless i come see what your test results are first. Thanks for all you do.
You are welcome!
I used to run an off-road recovery company in Houston about 5 years ago, until y'all started doing it for free. I charged literally half of what any wrecker was willing to pull anyone out for. I don't know if you are a part of the same group, but my first experience with this Houston off-road recovery group was a rich boy with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that his parents bought him. He was tearing up a $60,000 Jeep like it was no big deal. I have over 25 years of off-road experience, and I have never damaged a customer's vehicle in the multiple hundreds of vehicles I have pulled out. It was very obvious this young man didn't know much about off-road recovery. For starters he brought a chain and hooked it to these people's vehicle, as they chose to go with him since he was willing to do it for free. I stood back and watched him rip off their front bumper. The repairs for that alone we're going to cost more than I was going to charge them. He eventually got them out, but only after damaging multiple things with that chain and yanking on them. I've pulled out $150k Mercedes G Wagons and not put a scratch on them. You get what you pay for. I've also pulled out heavy construction machines, and 18 wheelers, with my tiny truck when large groups of people told me it was impossible with my setup. There is science that goes into this to do a safe recovery that doesn't harm any property.
There's always someone willing to undercut the competition, and as they say _good work ain't cheap, and cheap work ain't good._
@@turdferguson2863 yup. I had to replace literally all the bushings and bearings within a few years after starting that business. I used to be a mechanic so I did the labor myself and just the parts were a few thousand dollars. People who do this for "free" don't realize what damage they are doing to their vehicles, at least not until years later. I use a 4x4 I bought 13 years ago for $8,000. So I don't mind beating it up a little as it's not my primary vehicle. I had a low price guarantee, basically whatever was the lowest price somebody could find a professional wrecker to pull them out for, I did it for half of that. I didn't make a ton of money at it, and after all the repairs I had to do a few years later, plus the fuel that I used and my time, I probably only broke even. I really did it to help people more so because I thought the prices that these professional wreckers were charging were ridiculous. However I don't have parents to pay for my bills so I can't afford to do it for free like many of these younger people. I've just seen a lot of them damage their vehicles and the customers vehicle because they don't have the right equipment and experience.
I will say during hurricane Harvey, I rescued over 100 people for free. Many spots were too shallow for boats, but too deep for most vehicles or people to walk through strong currents. I loaded up as many people in the bed as I could and made many trips driving them and their kids to safety.
@Steven-gv1ke "if you think it's expensive hiring a professional, try hiring an amateur." Best way I've ever heard it put
I can just imagine his neighbors watching him back up and pull against a tree over and over again lol. Excellent review, as always! No stone left unturned, all available information considered and shown.
Thanks!
Thanks for testing these! I suggested a little while back to test more off-road stuff and you’ve delivered! Thank you for all you do, and the trust you instill in all of us. I would love more tool reviews btw! Thanks!
I'd love to test more off road stuff if there's enough interest. Thanks again for suggesting this!!
@@ProjectFarmthere is. It's hard to find head to head comparisons of off-road gear.
I’d really enjoy “seeing” a face shield showdown. I know you’ve got safety glasses, but I didn’t see a face shield for stuff like grinding metal. If you’d be able to work some magic with that, I’m sure many of us would appreciate it. Thank you for all the great videos and incredible effort you put into product testing!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Cousin Eddie really throws himself into his work. Example for us all.
Good Point!
Meh, I don't think he had to stretch himself too far this time 😉
He also has cousin Brenda, but he doesn’t show her off on TH-cam. She’s inflatable.
That was an incredible test, as usual I learned a ton about recovery ropes. I have used recovery straps in the past, and always wondered how these things would actually hold up. Fantastic job! Thank You.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your channel is truly deserving of support and I want to express my gratitude for the time, effort, thoroughness, and sacrifice that you have put into it. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Buying some merch from him is a great way to support, and you get to wear it around to promote also.
I'm glad cousin Eddy was there to keep you honest, that is how you keep your reviews unbiased, good job!
Thanks!
What you do is truly amazing. You provide completely unbiased reviews and testing for so many different products. Thank you this valuable service you perform.
Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the positive feedback! It keeps me going!!
I would love to hear Matt’s take on this test. I would imagine it’s more than numbers, but also feel and what Matt is used to in each pull, consistency as well.
Thanks for doing this.
Yeah because for the casual user it looks like a rope is a rope. I noticed the Sgt Knots is no longer in stock 😀.
We enjoy all the tests, but this one was WAY entertaining 😂
Thanks!
Would love to see a video on multimeters, I’ve had many over the years and have had quite the variance in quality and accuracy across brands.
Klein, fieldpiece, Milwaukee, fluke, south wire, UEi, and harbor freight all come to mind
Thanks for the suggestion.
Simple. Buy Fluke and rest easy.
You also have UNI-T, Sanwa, Hioki, Brymen then cheaper Chinese stuff like ANENG
Fluke
@@LTVoyager I don't think you understand the whole point of this channel. 🙄
Wow, the time and commitment you put into these videos is off the charts amazing ! Thank you.
You are welcome!
Wasn’t sure where to offer an idea but a SPOT WELD DRILL BIT comparison would be great. Theres bunch of different kinds I’m sure people would really appreciate that one. Thanks for all your great work.
You've always had the absolute best testing of any channel out there and now you're becoming genuinely hilarious as well. Love it!!
Thanks!
Can't say enough about the good work that cousin Eddy does. True Internet leged!
Thanks!
Its apparent how much thought and planning you put into these tests. Thanks for the work you do!
You are welcome!
I came to you specifically before purchase. Thank you and Cousin Eddie
You are welcome!
Great analysis. Really shows what folks need to know to make an informed decision when making a purchase.
Thank you very much!
I would love to see a comparison of all of these ultrasonic cleaners now more available and popular!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I'll second that! Been using an Elma for many Years now to clean and desinfect tools, injectors and fine mechanics, spectacles, watches and jewellery. However I would love to see how the more affordable ones compare. Would also be good to look at different cleaning agents.
Yup, for jewely i have used a cheap chinese one. Works great.
Same. I feel like mine just straight up suck.
Third'd
I'd love to see a welding helmet test to see if the cheap helmets have the same reaction time as the bigger brands. After all, eye safety is paramount!
Thanks for the suggestion.
The lenses still protect the eyes against uv damage regardless of if they are darkened or not, the speed they darken only affects user comfort
@@markshort9098 Still worth testing though
@@chriswatson7488 The only way to test them is to wear them and weld for 10 hours straight and rate how sore your eyes are at the end of the day.. the cheap helmets can leave you with sore eyes after a long day while a 300 dollar helmet shouldn’t leave you with sore eyes, it’s completely subjective and varies person to person.. for me, both of my helmets are mid price range ones and they don’t give me sore eyes but other people are more sensitive and need to buy the top of the line helmets to avoid sore eyes.. the best helmet depends on who’s wearing it and how much welding they need to do in a day
Same! I only weld when I need to. I have the cheap HF welding helmet with the flames. Always wandered if I should've spent more and am I hurting my eyes.
This channel keeps me coming back. I never get tired of these reviews! Great content and valuable info! Thank you Project Farm!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another winner of a video, Todd. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to unbiased reviews.
Thanks, my pleasure!
I'm encouraged by how well the budget ropes held up in your testing. The thing about the Bubba and Yankum ropes is we know from other channels. They will hold up to many more uses than an average off roader would put them through.
Thanks!
I agree. 99% of people would never use one more than a handful of times.
Made in the U.S.A, used to mean something ....It still dose to a few
@@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS Agreed. I would much rather give up a few extra pesos to bolster our own economy.
@@pauliej4208haha
I think for me the $50 rope will do fine since i very rarely need one. As usual a great video.
Good choice!
Agreed! I've always got a come-along and snatch block in the truck, but a kinetic recovery looks a lot faster (and less of a workout).
looks like the Cheapo Fiery Red was the clear winner to me. Slightly less overall stretch but less overall loss. plus its far cheaper. The rubberized coating can easily be replaced.
Thanks for the feedback.
Very interesting, I’m curious to see if Matt has a response. Also you just can’t buy brake clean that works like it used to. Would love to see a video comparing various parts store brand brake clean, to the more expensive brands like CRC
He won't, it's all marketing.
@@zippy753 I mean its more a personal connection to Yankum. Yes marketing but more importantly networking. They are probably really friends.
I think everyone can relate to having a cousin Eddie! This is great timing because when fall rolls around, it's hard to find a decent recovery rope. Thanks, Todd!
You are welcome!
Forget the ropes, I'm more impressed that suburbans transmission is original with 300,000+ miles.
Now that's impressive.
Great content as always PF!
Thank you very much! I keep the transmission fluid fresh and it's made a huge difference!!
@@ProjectFarm The main piece that breaks in 4l60e is the Sun Shell , it doesn't care about fluid . Some are strong some are not the splines strip out of them .
@@onthelake9554 yeah many people don't wait long enough when switching from reverse to drive and when backing up and try to move before the switch has fully happened and bust em that way
The infamous 4l60e lol
@@ProjectFarmAnd I’m sure you’ve made sure to thoroughly test the various transmission fluids to know which one is best for your application! 😉
What a fabulous, comprehensive review. I'm building out a new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail and wanted to purchase new recovery ropes. Thanks to this review, yesterday I visited a local off road dealer here in Gilbert, AZ and picked up a new 7/8", 30' Bubba rope and a couple of the new Bubba GatorJaw 3/8" soft shackles. Thanks again!
You are welcome!
I'm happy to see your sense of humor shining through more and more. Seriousness can have a break every now and again.
Thanks for sharing!
Honestly, I'm shocked at how well that $50 rope performed.
It's in a completely different price category, but was competitive. This means, those who will rarely if ever actually need such a recovery device, can afford to have one in their vehicle, just in case.
Thanks for the feedback.
I agree, the fact that for $50 you can carry a serviceable rope that is not total junk and did not break is amazing. Its like a bicycle ,the $1000 one will still get you home vs $5000, just not as refine d.
I totally agree, most of us only need that $50 rope. I may or may not ever get used? Maybe the recovery guys need the best but don’t forget they write it all off.
I’m glad that Cousin Eddie is wearing his life jacket during some of these tests. Very sensible, even though it appears he’s wearing it as a hat for some of the tests!!
Thanks for sharing.
🤠
better safe than sorry!
You can tell by the response(s) that Todd rarely reads the comments. The "life jacket" is a weighted cover you throw over your line in case it snaps to dampen the whiplash.
@@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz can't blame him when he gets tens of thousands of comments per video.
LOVE TO SEE COMPARISON OF ENGINE COOLANT / ANTI FREEZE FROM DIFFERENT BRANDS !
Thanks for the suggestion.
That Sgt Knots rope is incredible value, I ordered a 7/8” rope after watching this. I currently carry a big VooDoo 1 1/4” rope in my truck, but so far it’s been overkill for anything I’ve needed it for. Absolutely great rope, but I’ve been wanting to try a lighter one with a smaller footprint and I feel like for $60ish after tax, I can’t hardly go wrong. Thanks for the video!
You are welcome !
Yup. I'm getting myself a bubba and a sgt knot for "early Christmas".
Had to pull someone out of a nasty and unsafe situation without my usual chain and a large strap. They ran over my strap and toasted it. I don't want to do that with a $300 piece of string I'll use once a year.
(Fwiw, dead pulling a minivan with a blown transmission up a hill. The electronics fried, and not only were they unable to put the thing in park, they were stuck in drive, were unable to activate the parking brake (electronic) nor start the engine.
I pulled the sparkplugs and made a go at it. )
For the value why wouldn’t anyone go just go with the sgt rope.
I feel better about the 1 inch Sgt Knot rope I purchased about a year ago 👍🏽
Yes. These 1” plus ropes are cheaper and always in stock because they don’t stretch unless you’re pulling tractors with tractors. 3/4 is the absolute best up to a full size truck. It takes weight to stretch these, otherwise it’s a soft tow strap. Which is still better. But you need a lot of stretch to work how it’s designed and work the best way - least hard jerking motion, decent stretch back pulling the towing vehicle backwards for another attempt or of course pulling the target forward.
The large ropes do nothing.
Awesome collaboration!! You have an ability to keep me and probably many other looking forward to anything you post! You have a resonance like a passionate teacher- keep up your great work & thanks
Thanks so much!
Your reviews are THE BEST!!! WAAAYYYY better than consumer reports ever thought of being! :) Keep up the good work! Looks like the $50 rope is the best value.
Thanks, will do!
This channel is educating me so much about normal everyday things you need. Thanks!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
A test I think you may have missed is sand and dirt ingress. As a climber, we worry that as ropes get pulled through dirt and muck that it will get it under their sheath, which can significantly weaken the ropes over time. I think this would be a big factor for Matt especially since pretty much all their recovery operations are done in sand, sandstone or mud.
It's obvious that you're a matt fan and don't mind paying for the name but making excuses for his product is just sad
@@Rokomarn I don't watch his channel, it was just a thought.
that sounds like a problem a whole other company could cash in on solving. like a rubberized or otherwise waterproofed sleeve for the rope.
I can only speak for the bubba rope with personal use, my location for off-roading is beach and mud. The bubba rope is a beast, it holds up fine if you rinse and dry the rope after use. we did break one bubba rope however it was from user error, the rope is only good for maybe 3-4 back to back good pulls then you have to wait maybe 10 minutes to let the rope strands cool off other wise you risk snapping it. I've had mine for 6+ years and it has been used and abused
@@notablediscomfort In climbing we have a lot of "waterproof ropes" for underground or wet environments (ice climbing is a good example), and a lot of times these coatings swing both ways. A rubberized coating can hold in moisture which weakens the rope, especially dynamic ropes under load. A waterproof coating works better but wears off over time and usually means an earlier retirement for the rope.
I guess this could carry into another test, I'd like to see how the ropes fair for being left in a truck bed exposed to light and moisture. That's where I'm sure a lot of people leave them so it'd be a good test.
I suggested this!!! Thank you!
Thank you very much for suggesting this one! I had a lot of fun comparing the ropes.
I think it’d be nice to have the names of the brands already tested and their results on the side of the screen so we could visually compare the numbers as you show the tests for the different brands. Love the videos!
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Agree with Valerie. If possible, that would be great (but it is more work for you, I know...)
Man you do a great job comparing this stuff you've allready saved me alot of testing myself I really appreciate you and I mean that your a very intelligent man God Bless You.
Thank you!
@ProjectFarm Your Welcome Brother.
You create outstanding content time after time. You really help all of us regular Joe working men pick the very best products for the money. Thank you for your time and your effort.
Thanks and you are welcome!
2 of my favorite TH-cam channels . Thanks for all your hard work
Thanks and you are welcome!
I absolutely appreciate all of these videos. They have helped me make decisions on several purchases. I don't think I'll need a kinetic recovery rope but I'm going to watch it anyway
Thanks for watching.
You are providing a valuable service for DIYers, Many thanks for your excellent work.
What a fantastic test. You did good again. I really like Matt's Offroad recovery. Looks like all the ropes are better than chain.
Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re having a great day so far👋God bless you🙏🙏
Thanks!
Just an FYI for anyone who doesn't know the orange "vest" on Eddie is actually a blanket that is supposed to lay on the rope. If the rope did break it will reduce the reaction which could potentially hit someone
Though in every test I've ever seen done with testing these ropes till they break, the bags do absolutely nothing. It seems the only purpose they serve is to keep people from clotheslining themselves accidentally. The force these ropes have at breaking strength is incredible, and no bag ever stays attached for more than a millisecond at most. I wonder if the manafactures even care that their product is worthless.
@@RambunctiousHamster THeir job is to give just enough pressure (which is not a lot needed) to divert the breaking downwards.
Trust me they work I have seen both situations IRL.
@@Mr2greys I'll be trusting the multiple videos I've seen online showing that they don't do crap rather than some random person online who I know nothing about, thanks.
@@RambunctiousHamster fill your boots
@@Mr2greys please find any video that shows them actually working, and I'll tip my hat to you, but I think you'll find that's not going to happen. Even with multiple bags, there is absolutely no diverting the line downwards. I've seen multiple testing videos with a 37" tire attached to the line, and the tire did very little in the end. No tiny flag will do anything. And in slow motion, it really shows how worthless the flags are as they come off in less than a millisecond. But again, they are great for keeping bikers from getting closelined but that's it. Cheers.
the construction is going to be a good one because the last thing you need is the rope to simply ping apart like a chain rather than letting go gently so you can steer clear of the whiplash
Great point!
In my opinion from off roading, you ain't steering clear of any rope when it breaks.
You've got to be smart enough to use good practices like;
•staying clear of the recovery in progress,
•clear of where the rope is gonna recoil,
•make sure the recovery points are in good condition etc.
It's bad enough repairing damaged vehicles nevermind people getting injured or killed.
@@R.Sole88109I don't just give away likes on videos and comments. All those good points certainly deserves one.
@@victorb145
Many thanks👍🏻
Yup, you ain't dodging one of these if it's tight enough to break. Sure, it won't do as much damage as a chain or strap, but it's certainly enough speed to injure you. Also have to consider the strength of your anchor point.
Thank you again. Not being in the recovery business or an engineer, I didn’t understand much of the science behind the testing. As a man who plows occasionally, maybe once every 3-4 years I get my truck stuck and need my tractor to pull it out. Looks like the Sgt. Knots is all I’ll need…
You are welcome!
"The Rhino USA is made in China" lmao
I laughed when I heard this also.
descibes the world today in one sentence...
They used to be made in the USA, they switches all production years ago for you guess it cheaper costs
@@hackxy1165when I decided to produce a watersport product, I talked to a few manufacturing houses about getting it all done locally. They all recommended having it done in China, unless I was planning on trying to leverage the “made in USA” angle. It was silly to think that I would have to rely on a customer’s potential die-hard nationalism in order to make up the cost difference. My product was built just as good as it would have been built in America, so I of course chose China.
There are 2 still made in USA, just buy those..
Very impressive! The Smitty built & Yankum ropes are great contenders; however, my favorite is by far the Bubba Rope! Thank you for this test!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Recommendations: air purifiers, RO water filters.
Love your videos!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestions.th-cam.com/video/ja0ioX6GSz0/w-d-xo.html
Recovery Ropes: Thanks for your detailed & thorough review, very informative. To those that have not used these ropes, the weight and volume of a 20 vs. 30 ft. line is significant. The ropes get notoriety through word of mouth & of course promotion. A few years back the 30 ft. red 3/4 or 7/8 (tight weave) line sold by Yankum & Factor 55 was the same rope; I was told the ropes came from Texas and were made in X. In my view they are excellent lines. I've tried them along with the Bubba, and the Voodoo in 20 ft.. Most recently I use the Voodoo 3/4 & 7/8 (buy when on sale). I have never seen or tried the St. Knots rope - never heard of it until this video. Used in combo with soft shackles or metal catch points (if needed) they are a quick and efficient way to make "pulls". I've used 2 ropes at 40 ft. &/or one rope doubled at 10 ft. On long pulls they can be used in tandem with a winch (that might be at a 2/1 advantage).
You are welcome!
Love all the tests that you do. I’d like to see a video on led light bars and/or pods. Do the cheap ones on Amazon hold up to the very expensive brands? Are the lumens accurate?
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Awesome comparison video. Probably the best for kinetic ropes that I've seen. One additional test I would have liked to have see would be the total rope length after 24 or 48 hours. Curious whether the elasticity will return any after rest.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I've seen somewhere else that the stretch comes back after a rest. I wish I could point ya to the source, but I saw /read it awhile back
Just remember, Yankum not only is made in the USA, but Alan tests them by rolling his own rig!
If you aren't set on that aspect, that Bubba looks like the way to go.
Thanks for the feedback.
True, he's rolled it at least twice on camera 😂
The sgt knots rope for 50 bucks is the best overall deal you could buy multiple ones for what the others cost and they perform pretty good.
@@Back_door_bandit_98 And support ChiCom manufacturing? No way, José. If you're not an ROC citizen, then you're directly contributing to the decline of your own economy. Spend a bit more for the sake of the general welfare.
yankum is marking it up over 400% which is just insane that you guys are defending that type of nonsense. Its a great rope, but the dude is shafting alot of people by making it seem like his rope is super premium when the reality showed it was mediocre at best but because of Matt, every idiot loves them.
I think we all have a Cousin Eddie in our family, though I can’t say mine ever drove an RV into a pond…yet. Good thing he has you for support! Can’t imagine what Christmas dinner is like at the PF household with him.
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If you ever revisit this topic, I would really like to see you test kinetic recovery "straps" . I use and love the ARB snatch strap that I have, would love to see it tested. Thanks for the awesome videos!
My pleasure!
And Hercules Bulk Rope!
It would be interesting to have looked at the permanent stretch after a couple of weeks to see if they relaxed over time
Very likely they will relax most of that stretch back.
Thanks for the feedback.
I was told an hour or two by someone selling them
Thank you! Incredibly informative as always. Even when it’s not something I may use, I find myself watching through and learning something.
Thank you very much!
Apparently I’m late to the game because this is the first time I’ve seen a kinetic rope in action. These things are impressive. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice of your suburban! Your videos never let us down 🍻
Thanks and you are welcome!
Cool vid!
I think what I've learned here is that if you haven't needed a kinetic energy rope before, get the $50 version. It'll be fine for a few pulls if you need it and once you find yourself putting the rope to use then it'll be fine to invest a few more $$ into one that will be more durable.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Yeah.. I can't imagine many instances I'd need to use a kinetic rope over my winch, 50 bucks is handy to have in case,but winching is my go to, since I don't mud.
This was a great test! I used to love watching Matt's when he first started but lost interest when he started making the kids the stars of the show. He had a recipe for videos that you couldn't stop watching and then changed it. I don't like watching drama and mistakes, I liked watching Matt solve every problem casually with class in the early days. Didn't need the 'eye candy'
Same, used to be a great channel and started turning into "reality tv".
He got too big and it became like a soap opera including all the drama.
He still does, but thanks to the YT channel, his business is just blowing up. So logically he's put more effort into longer length videos to fund all the cool stuff he does. I like watching the way he fabricates.
Thanks!
I feel the same way. Not the same. I subbed when he was at 5k. Lost interest lately.
I would like to see a comparison of the various concrete anchors. tapcons, wedge, sleeve, ram set etc. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
2nd this!
Shout out for cousin Eddie's courage.. Hands down best reviewer on the internet. No BS just results.
Thanks!
A couple of the other well-known recovery services also use Factor 55 ropes. I'd be interested in knowing how they compare.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I was sad they didn't make the cut, they are pricey but they feature a lot of the design elements that the top performers here have especially in their HD line.
I was starting to get worried about one of the ropes breaking! At 7K lbs, that's a lot of pressure if it broke!
Cool test. I've never heard of a Recovery Rope, but now I have. As always, great test!
Thanks!
They work well just don't ever use a ball hitch for a trailer to pull from. Year or two ago guy tried to pull a pickup out of the mud with a tow strap. He put the loop end around the ball of a trailer hitch. The ball broke off and went flying into truck that was stuck killed the driver. Kind of a freak accident but lot of other factors involved like putting too much shock load on the pull something to think about. People say don't ever use a ball but when put a lot of shock load on it anything can break send things flying.
This man is a National Treasure
Thanks!
Thanks! I have commented before, and will again now that you by yourself seem to easily provide more real world value to consumers than CR does with a huge crew of people.
Amazing.
You are welcome!
Love Cousin Eddie, He should get a pay raise for the hard work he does, his life is always on the line ! (LOL) 🤣😂
Thanks! lol
Another great test. When you factor in price the Firey Red looks pretty decent
Thanks for the feedback.
As always: a highly relevant, practical test with a greatly designed systematic!
Thanks!