Viking Kinetic Recovery Rope

Why Choose a Viking Kinetic Recovery Tow Rope over a strap? The Viking Tow Ropes stretch 30% at breaking point which makes them more effective than straps. The high degree of stretch makes the Recovery Ropes extremely effective. The point of a Recovery Rope or Snatch Strap is to provide stretch in a dynamic pull (opposite is true for winchlines in a static pull). The more stretch the more kinetic energy is built up to help move the vehicle, and the less impact on the vehicle itself.

Viking Kinetic Recovery Tow Ropes are made from 100% Premium DuPont™ Nylon Double Braid. Viking ropes are dyed black to minimize discoloration when dirty and to maintain better visibility when used in snow and sand. Eyes are protected with heavy duty nylon guards with strength identofied. All Viking ropes are 100% US made: both fiber and assembly.

When choosing a Tow Rope size, plan the breaking strength to be approximately 3 times the weight of your vehicle. For larger vehicles this number is closer to the weight of the vehicle.

SAFETY NOTE: Do not use Tow Ropes or Tow Straps (kinetic snatch straps etc.) with winches. Never connect ropes / straps end to end with other kinetic ropes / straps with shackles or metal connectors.

Rope Options & Use Recommendations:

• 1/2" - 1/2" Rope is only recommended for very light weight vehicles such as all wheel drive Subaru cars etc.
• 3/4" - 3/4" supports most recreational 4x4's such as Jeeps, Land Rovers, Toyotas, Mercedes G etc.
• 1" - 1" Recovery Ropes are reserved for Sportsmobiles, Heavy expedition vehicles, Military Hummvees, full size pickups etc.
• 1-1/4" - 1-1/4" Recovery Ropes are for heavy motorhomes / coaches, buses, dump trucks, military MRAP's etc.
• 1-1/2" - 1-1/2" Ropes are for full size semi trucks.