Is Matt’s Off Road Recovery Rope Best? Let’s Settle This!
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Matt’s Off Road Recovery Kinetic Recovery Rope (Yankum Ropes), Bubba Rope, Smittybilt, Rhino USA, FieryRed, Inclake and Sgt Knots. Ropes tested for elasticity under load. Ropes then experienced 25 pulls to test durability. Following the 25 pulls, the ropes were tested again for loss of elasticity and “permanent rope stretch”. A big thank you to Cousin Eddie for helping me test the ropes and for allowing the Farmabago to be used for review. Please let me know if you'd like to see Cousin Eddie in more videos!
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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.
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 😂
"The Rhino USA is made in China" lmao
I laughed when I heard this also.
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 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
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.😂
This man is a National Treasure
Thanks!
I think you have your ask yourself, how did he chose his wife ?
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
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 😂
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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 RUclips channel.
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.
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!
absolutely love the ch man and how you use such great common sense techniques in your approach to setting up the tests and how ya compensate very fairly when certain items cant stack up
You are providing a valuable service for DIYers, Many thanks for your excellent work.
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?
We enjoy all the tests, but this one was WAY entertaining 😂
Thanks!
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!
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!
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!
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 RUclips. She’s inflatable.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 would imagine, if some other tuber did this big testing, with recovery ropes, it would be an hour long...
And that's why I support Project Farm, no BS and wasting time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
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! 😉
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
This channel is educating me so much about normal everyday things you need. Thanks!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Always appreciate your work as a point of reference and your enthusiasm makes for a more entertaining delivery of content. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
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
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.
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!
I appreciate your sata centered testing. No BS just results.
Thanks!
I could watch and listen to stuff for HOURS. This stuff is so dense and filled with information, thank you! 🥳
Thank you very much!
I was waiting for a video like this for so long! Much appreciated! Been trying to build an overlander and the winch test video has already helped me choose which products to go with!
Thanks!
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’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.
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.
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!
Impressive review! You are always so thorough.
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. 🙄
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!!
Every important product i buy i always check Project Farm first! Your awesome!
Thanks!
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 😀.
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'm glad cousin Eddy was there to keep you honest, that is how you keep your reviews unbiased, good job!
Thanks!
Shout out for cousin Eddie's courage.. Hands down best reviewer on the internet. No BS just results.
Thanks!
300k is by far the most impressive feat of this vid. My uncle had a Tahoe that same model style and his transmission left the chat at around 205k miles. I was talking to a buddy that worked for GM and he said he was impressed it even made it that far because they typically leave the chat a lot sooner. So congratulations on that.
Thanks!
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 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
Thank you for all your testing, I’ve been waiting for this on for a while and am grateful for the data. 👍
You are welcome!
First, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm for what you do. No doubt others do as well. I wanted to share with you some concerns that I have. The issue is the kinetic force on a hitch. There have been a number of deaths recently related to this. The force can build enough to shatter a ball hitch and that hitch can become a lethal projectile. So proper attachment to the stuck vehicle is very important. Open to your thoughts.
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.
Wow, the time and commitment you put into these videos is off the charts amazing ! Thank you.
You are welcome!
You absolutely deserve the 3 million subscribers. Love your videos! Keep doing your thing 👍
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for pre-wrapping your sensors wire in a positive direction after a while. You are superior, I subscribe to you for a reason
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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
Great analysis. Really shows what folks need to know to make an informed decision when making a purchase.
Thank you very much!
I like you test yotuber stuff with the same standrds, I do like the fast paced but not oversimplified explanations and stuff. you vids are a good watch.
Thanks for watching!
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!
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 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...)
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!
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…
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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!
Glad I bought the Smittybilt rope… it was neck to neck in performance with the way more expensive Yankum rope… Great review, thanks…!!
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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Its apparent how much thought and planning you put into these tests. Thanks for the work you do!
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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 came to you specifically before purchase. Thank you and Cousin Eddie
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I'v bought several things just based on the results of this channel, Thanks project farm
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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.
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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.
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!
Man, I love your videos!! 😂 I can't click "like" fast enough! Thanks for always being so entertaining and informative. Before I buy any tool, I'm always checking to see if you've done a review.
Thanks and you are wecome!
This channel is the best, thank you Project Farm for real non biased reviews/tests. Have you tested any RFID blocking products yet? Wallets, cards, etc.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
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!
Hats off for cousin Eddie for having the brass balls for being a trooper in this testing...!!!!!
Probably plastic.
Im impressed how many comments you are able to reply too. Amazing.
Thanks!
Excellent video. I own the Bubba Rope in several lengths . Has never left me down.
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!
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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.
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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.
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Your timing on things I'm planning on buying is spot on.
Glad to hear!
this kind of channel shows real world info, thank you!
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Another winner of a video, Todd. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to unbiased reviews.
Thanks, my pleasure!
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!
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 🍻
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As somebody who does professional salvage and marine recovery, I will say this there’s one company that I will trust my life too and that is Sampson the US made, and their weight and pull force test are far beyond anything you will see anywhere else
Thanks for the feedback.
I suggested this!!! Thank you!
Thank you very much for suggesting this one! I had a lot of fun comparing the ropes.
Until now.... I never thought of the unintentional consiquences for some folks due to the results of these videos. Great video....... thank you for your hard work!
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Simply the best RUclips Channel period!!
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excellent content and overall testing!! I do want to note when pulling the camper from the bank, the shackle should have been turned 90 degrees, to pivot toward the towing vehicle. in a vertical position, it puts the angle strain on the pin, and can cause damage/breakage.
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