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WLL vs MBS. Making sense of STRENGTH!

Posted by Chris Jurden on January 23, 2021

What does this stuff mean? In the rigging and recovery gear industry, a lot of work goes into determining the strength of a product. Here at GearAmerica, it's no different, and we go the extra mile. You can see on our products that they have strengths listed so you can determine our need, and have the safest possible recoveries. You will see WLL and MBS on many of our products, and I'm here to provide a little industry knowledge, science and explanation! How do we come up with the gear? All products start the same way...with an idea. The idea has...

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Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?

Posted by Chris Jurden on January 7, 2021

The Snatch Block is a must-have for any recovery gear kit. The possibilities are endless when it comes to uses and function. Whether you are using it to self-recover, change directions, pull someone else out, or double the pulling power of your winch, the Snatch Block is a tool that everyone should have in their rig.

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Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!

Posted by Chris Jurden on December 9, 2020

Having proper, well made, safe gear for a recovery is paramount, and here at GearAmerica, all of our products go through extremely stringent engineering, and testing so we can provide the safest gear for tough situations. Our Tow Straps and Kinetic Recovery Ropes are the best in the industry, but there is sometimes confusion when it comes to needing and using them. A Tow Strap and Kinetic Rope are very different, and are for different kinds of recoveries.

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What Essentials Do You Need to Take Along When Off-Roading?

Posted by Roger Bobrock on July 31, 2019

No matter the type of set up on your ride, or how confident and experienced you are as a driver, you’re going to run into problems now and again when off-roading. The important part isn’t to try and avoid mishaps and problems; it’s how you deal with them when they inevitably occur. As Drake said, “I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection.” That being said, here are a few must-have pieces of equipment every off-roader should keep close. A Few Solid Boards Have you ever wondered what it’s like to change a tire on the soft, muddy...

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Tips and Tricks — Tools

WLL vs MBS. Making sense of STRENGTH!

Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?

Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!

What Essentials Do You Need to Take Along When Off-Roading?

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