There are some teachers who are incredibly knowledgeable about the subject they specialize in, there are some who are just reading one chapter ahead of the class, and there are others who are reading out of the wrong book 😂 Also, I would like to point out that this ring was designed BEFORE gator boy started running his mouth. So no, nothing was changed because of his blabbering, no matter how hard he tries to take credit for it
Casey if THIS is the most controversial thing you can say in 2023 then you're being a moral coward. Pick a topic. Look around Babylon. You can surely, surely pick a topic more needed and controversial.
Highly specialised experts are basically idiots on anything else and wisely don’t talk about things they know little to nothing about. And then there are just plain idiots who talk about things they know little to nothing about, trying to make people believe they’re experts. As much as I really liked the demonstration of all the technical aspects, I wished you would have refrained from engaging with idiots. Towing is a real thing in the real world with real physics and real aspects of thermodynamics, idiots on the net are just bits and bytes.
I'd like to thank the loudmouth "experts" who make fools of themselves by attacking other experienced professionals. These knuckleheads do two things for us; 1) it proves to us how insecure they truly are and 2) it prompts the real experts to make videos which prove them wrong and secondarily, provides the rest of us with an "in the weeds" explanation of your methods and reasoning. Thanks for keeping it real!
Real experts will never put out the claim that they are experts. Claiming to be an expert leaves that person always open to one mistake away from being an idiot and a total failure. Even NASA and SpaceX get it wrong every once in a while. Anyone can be an expert keyboard googler wannabe but in a real world practical sense, they don't know sheep shit from good wood varnish
@outlawbillionairez9780 Yup, unlike the "fact checkers" and MSM propaganda machine, that is the actual source of misinformation! I found out their name for what they are doing, it's called Firehose_of_falsehood. Please Google it, and someone who can should edit it because they blocked me, and I don't know why because I have NEVER tried to in my life!
@@nodttiurp There's a channel that pops up whose only content is szhitting on a popular channel I follow. RUclips algorithm sees the two channels as being similar or connected because of the name, so it suggests the crap channel, which has a fair amount of views. Some of them make good money hanging on real content creators coattails.
These days I'm reserved to towing a cart behind the lawn mower and sometimes if I'm lucky, I can recover the TV remote from the wife's death grip if she's asleep.
Breaking stuff on purpose is just an absolute ton of fun, isn't it. It's more fun when you run the risk of learning something and is more fun than a puppy when you actually do learn something. Thank you for sharing your fun with all of us.
@@kensherwin4544 I was exposed to a lot of nondestructive and very rarely some destructive testing which I found to be very interesting from an engineering revision POV
Watching from DownUnder. Respect for your work and community ethics and the way you do business. You are a shinning example of all the good things in the USA as apposed to all the horrible things we see about America in the news. Well done Casey, you and your family and friends should be so proud of you!
Pretty sure even Downunder you have some disgusting stuff going on. Many of us really have stop watching the news because it is not News. Pretty much centered either to the left or to the right not the facts.
I dont think you should ignore all media but just realize they publicize what sells 🤷♂️ often times thats not positive or local problems get applied to more than the effected area.
Great video Casey and thank you for being so thorough. As a 75 year old that has pulled tons of people off the sand I appreciate the fact that things have a limit and you bring that out perfectly. Thank you for being candid as well. Keep on doing what you are doing and say HI to Grumpy and your Dad as well.
A lot of EXPERTS say that I can't do half the stuff I've had to do..... they have never done it, or ever done it by themselves. Necessity makes the decision.
Excellent video Casey. Love that you take the high road and don't stoop to the other 'experts' level. Your viewers respect your integrity, knowledge, and expertise in the industry - that's what keeps them (and me) coming back...
Good morning Casey I dont see this as a controversial video at all because you were honest, used facts and video proof to verify what you were saying. I want to correct you on something. You do educate people on the correct way and safe way to do things. You always tell people what not to do as well as the dangerous aspect. I love the fact your videos are real and not obviously rookie edited where you can tell there are parts of the video missing. You do everything yourself and put out a top quality video no matter what you get into or who is involved. In your videos it feels like we are really there with you
Even though I have absolutely nothing to do with the towing / recovery world, I have come to appreciate your videos. I absolutely adore that you give a open and honest discussion about equipment that is well thought out and presented.
Casey, you are BY FAR the most intelligent, honest, straight forward, no back down guy I've seen, and my favorite youtuber of anyone out there. Your the kind of guy I would love to hang with. Knowledge is power. Keep it up buddy. Peace.
I'm just going to say this: I've been a practical engineer in the repair/rebuild/install world for my whole adult life. I have a special, warm feeling for well engineered things that just work. With no fanfare and no drama. To my mind Alan is a brilliant designer and I would, and do, trust anything he and his business put in my hands. And you, sir, really are very good at this recovery stuff, in spite of what you want us to believe. 😀
My wife and I watch your videos and we both really enjoy them. They are informative, entertaining, and in some cases heartwarming especially when grumpy and Riley are in them. If I am watching one of your videos without her my wife actually gets upset with me because she even enjoys them that much. Keep up the good work.
Casey, As has been often said of you, there is no one else who we would watch making a commercial for a product and not fast forward through it. The reason is twofold, first, you’re an excellent speaker and producer, even with some self deprecation and yes, a bit of salt at appropriate times. Secondly and most importantly, you consistently strive for positivity and service to others, thank you!
Many years ago as part of his employment as a heavy vehicle mechanic, my brother as sent on a recovery/towing course. It was 6 weeks full time and was run by the Australian Army. They classified that course as a beginners. The full course took at least 6 months, but it did include tank recovery which wasn't much use in suburban Australia. He constantly ran into people who tried to tell him how to do a recovery or towing set up, when they had no actual experience or formal training.
When it comes to recovery and off-road channels, only a very few are actually good, quality, and honest content. This is one of them channels, I'm aware of "The Experts" channel and from what I saw, it's nothing I would miss not watching to put it nicely. Surprisingly, when I was at a rally last weekend, many of the military vehicle owners were fans of the same channels, most of the guys who participated or was at the off-road wrecker games. There are some channels based out of England and Australia that are quite good as well. That said, Casey just keep doing you buddy, excellent content as always and no bs which always highly appreciated.
Honestly I don’t understand why so many come on this channel to tell you how to do your job or just call out whatever you’re doing. It’s unbelievably frustrating. Keep on keeping it real Casey. 🤙🏻
For some strange reason I find you to be more credible than much of the rest of youtube. Some channels I once was fondest of have become more like infomercials than original content and it's good when someone doesn't succumb. Not knocking them entirely as I'm sure from a business point they make more money that way.
Casey, this was a very good video and I am happy that you made it. I have been off roading for many years, and have had to make a bunch of recoveries in the mud in our area. As a party leader at Ft Knox they have been stuck sometimes in places a tank used to go into! I wish we had the setup you showed us, that’s absolutely top notch! Keep up the great videos they are awesome!
My Dad spent WWII at Fort Knox as a Tech Sargent, teaching field maint. on tanks and half tracks. There used to be a couple pictures around, of tanks crossing what looked like a small river.
Enjoyed this, particularly getting to see the test facility. Don't let the haters get you down! Would be fun to see some more fail tests on some of the gear, gives you confidence their numbers are correct when you actually see the tests. Keep the vids coming!
I'm stoked to find this video! I've been searching for your first vid with the offset ring since I saw it at the end of APR-without success. Turned on to soft shackles and rings in my research but couldn't find YOU. I held off on purchases on three occassions. Timing is everything! Thanks. BTW, your earlier video was everything you said, proving concept with action, and not making rediculous claims, or confusing Fahrenheit temp with Celsius temp ratings. Rubbish. ("Rubbish" is the word I settled on to replace "horse sh!t" in my church vocabulary.) Thanks. You're going in the right direction. Subscribed happily. DOUG out
We’ll done. I purchased the XL ring based on seeing this pull test. Much appreciated, the straight talk and step by step for us beginners. Oregon Native to y’all.
As a sponsor of this video, I found that I got more than expected as a return. I only have use for this stuff when on my SxS but it’s been a great learning experience and worth while info for unique situations. Thank you for the “content” Casey.
I love your honesty and no BS. You speak your honest opinion and it is greatly appreciated. I’m glad you didn’t mention the a holes name, not worth mentioning. Please keep doing your videos the way you do. In my opinion, you are one of the most honest and straightforward RUclipsrs! Love your channel exactly the way it is. Take care, stay safe.
Casey I watch your videos because I like them and you. This video was spot on!!!!! I like when you call people out on there B S. Why would Alan sell these products if they weren’t safe and been tested for for the safety of others. Thank you for all of the great videos and advice.☺️☺️☺️👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video Casey. I don’t do a lot of recoveries and those that I have done involve straight one line pulls with side by sides. I do carry a conventional snatch block with me just in case though. Looks like I need to upgrade to a non metal thimble and hook and get one of Alan’s recovery rings.
Another excellent video, thanks Casey. Keep doing what you are doing. It would be nice if everyone was as honest and straight forward as you. Again Thank you
Your pulling setups are not only a thing of beauty they are just plain cool! I love this stuff,the way you rig your pulls amaze me. Thank you for showing me a better way.
"I never said I was good at this" 🤔...... You sure as hell are good at this Casey! Allen at YanKum makes an EXCELLENT product and you demonstrated the capabilities of this in great detail! Awesome video and I liked the ended LOL.. OH and it is always a pleasure to see your beautiful wife! 👍👍💯💯
Just a note. Not a criticism. I’ve worked in Special Effects for over 25 years and we pull things all the time. The industry switched to synthetic ropes about 15 or so years ago. I’ve only ever used Spectra brand rope. That being said, I have indeed melted line on occasion. Always when working near the limit of the pull strength of the rope. When this happens the rope does flatten and weld itself together. Upon inspection it is rigid and will crackle when bent or not bend at all. This happened on 4” steel sheaves. Never has the rope frayed or look “destroyed”. But it’s not due to how much rope has been pulled around a sheave, but how much tension is on that rope. The friction between the strands and heat generated from stretching the individual strands is what leads to the failure. Not the low speed friction between the rope and the pulley. Great videos! I’ll be using Yankum Ropes now too. (Though I’m still not so comfortable with soft shackles.)
As someone who has been in the recovery field for 20 years even in the military I'm so glad to see you explain all of this. Uneducated people need educated. I am now getting into synthetic rope and this video helps show me the capabilities of synthetic rope vs my old trusted steel ropes. I am converting over now. Thank you
So proud to be a follower of your channel. You do so many great things for the community and those that enter into it. Your knowledge and safety leaves no doubt about your trading and commitment to the trade you work in. Keep being who you are and doing what you do. Some people are just who they are and jump in where they don't belong.
Casey, there will always be those who are so jealous of others they will say and do anything to make you look bad. Those of us that watch you and others in your profession learn. Please don't be deterred from providing information to us, and thank-you.
Casey, no matter what others say about you, just go your own way. There are always those so-called experts who know better with their mouths but can't do anything with their hands. Don't worry about it and continue as you are doing now. You are a good guy with a big heart for nature and fellow man. greetings from Holland
Great video Casey. If the individual is a self proclaimed “authority” on the subject matter they shouldn’t hide…they should teach and educate if in fact their words are true and accurate.
I always love your videos like this one. Great informative stuff, and you always caveat everything you say by telling us to consult the manufacturer, use common sense, don't stand in the triangle of death, etc. etc. You're such a great teacher, keep it up!
I recently started watching you and I think you're a straight up dude and I for one really appreciate that. I know if you say something is good that I can take your word for it just the same if it's junk.
Casey, you’re handling it exactly as you should. Facts that are verifiable and you show that verification to the world with no filters. Sadly there are a lot of so called “professionals” in every industry that don’t have the common sense or knowledge that God gave a dodo bird. Whether it’s ignorance or maliciousness for their own gain, it’s just wrong. Keep doing your thing and we’ll keep tuning in.
Good stuff, we ran tow trucks back in the 70’s no type of formal training, if you had commercial or chauffeurs license you could be a owner/operator. OJT was it unless you worked somewhere else before and were shown the ropes 😂 cables or chains. Lot of people got hurt or killed getting in the wrong place at the wrong time. I glad Alan and others came up with new & lighter ways to do the same old things we once did. Keep it up !!!
As long as you stay true to your ways, I'll keep watching and liking. As always, good information. While you may not be a computerized encyclopedia, you always show and explain things in a way the majority of people understand. Keep up the good work. Can't Wait for the Next Time.
Very good demonstration how to properly use the yankum equipment. I have been thru all the Wreckmaster training up to heavy recovery and this demonstration of proper use and what a winch can actually do when use correctly was very professional and reminded me of that exact scenario that was performed in the class. But didn’t cost thousands of dollars so thank you.😀
Good video. It's nice see Allen & his team continuing to improve their products. Very cool not calling out by name the hater. No sense lowering yourself.
Casey, I am one of the people who "respectfully" disagreed with your opinion.. To each his own but I'll further offer a true test of why I disagree.. FRICTION is your enemy with the offset ring.. Use an AMPMETER to measure the amperage draw on your winch, same load, same line parting, offset ring vs. standard snatch block.. Physics says the friction from your offset ring vs. a standard snatch block, the offset ring will take more amperage to do the same work.. Keep doing what you're doing, do what works best for you, I have all the respect in the world for you and the good you do for people.. Thats why I'm a subscriber and you ALWAYS get a thumbs up from me even if I disagree with you...
I somehow don't think that any of your subscribers are watching your channel because you are going to do something stupid, but because we know that you live and understand what you do and are bloody good at it. Never CHANGE because some "expert" thinks he knows better than you. Keep up the good work and keep teaching us plebs as you go.
Hey Casey, Thanks for your timely clarification. Saw and enjoyed your original rigging video using these products and now here we are again with clarification. Please keep in mind, an "expurt is a has been drip under pressure." I must lead a deprived existence because no where did I run across any of the challenging material you spoke of. In any event, "Keep on Keepin on! Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸👍😎
Love how you so politely call out the a-holes that don't spend time out doing it in the real world..ive been using rope for 30 yrs.switched up when joined are a high angle rescue team..tks bud..awsome videos
30 years in the fire service up till 5 years ago, wondering if these ropes will carry over in that service and if they could benefit by doing so. I know adequate testing would have to take place prior to. Thanks for keeping it real! Ones education does not stop unless you want it to. I watch these and others videos for just that reason. Most are good, some are on the other side of the coin, still learning!
Dyneema has a huge disadvantage in firefighting. It has a very low melt point. At less than 300f(140c) it melts (this might very by 10C from manufacture to manufacturer); @140F(60c) it is only good for 80% strength and it gets worse from there. If you don't get it to hot it is probably the best weight to strength ratio rope you can get. Kevlar isn't as strong as Dyneema and has some other issues like abrasion. But it has a much higher melt temp, something like 350C. It would likely be a better al be it much more expensive option in hot environments. My background with ropes is in rock climbing, high angle rescue, and water rescue. I'm not an expert and I have never been a fire fighter. On a side note as the Son of a volunteer fire fighter, Thank you for your service.
I really enjoy watching your videos you don't hide anything you're honest tell it like it is straight up explain details how things work that's how it should be keep up the good work
Great video, Casey! I hear you on haters, they are far too many, unfortunately! I’ve watched you work for several years now, I believe you are one of the best in the business. You are also a fantastic humanitarian and wonderful person. keep bringing us these great videos.😊
Didn't surprise me at all - the ring is made of high strength aluminum alloy, aka aircraft grade, probably 7076-T6. Need a different test rig, but I'm pretty sure it could take a lot more...
Meh, normal climbing carabiners can hold 44K at rated strength. More like 50K real world. They are less than 10mm/3/8" round and not one piece. That ring would hold much much more than 80K.
You really are a meticulous person. And that is the best thing. If anyone wants to share anything he just needs to be knowledgeable and have the experience needed about all concerning what’s going to be shared. Keep sharing your knowledge and experiences. Thanks and God Bless!
I don't think you would ever get the set up to get hot enough to fail unless you're in a hot spot in the middle of nowhere over 100 f great video and keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe
Some "expert".... I follow a fair amount of offroad recovery channels and offroad communities, and I never saw anybody calling you out. It's a real shame that it happened, and it was dishonest of the person that did it. I appreciate your honesty and clarity. You show the good and the bad, and no manufacturer can EVER buy you. Thanks for what you do Casey
Casey in my opinion you are a good honest person that shows the world that there are still good people and there are always going to be idiots out there, so keep doing what you do and we will survive. Oh and your rigging is spot on cause I'm a millwright and we have rigged plenty including a 1.2 million pound stator housing from a generator at a nuclear plant.
This is why I signed up for your channel. I like your opinion and not what a manufacturer wants you to say. I even watch the commercial for you so you get more money! I only do this for you! I wonder who paid him to bash you! Keep up the good work. Love you man!
Casey, you keep on being you and giving us the excellent videos that you do. I will honestly admit that there have been a few times that I've wondered (and commented) about some of the things that you've done, but I will also admit that you've shown and explained your process in a way that made me go "duh" to my own questions. I've learned a few things watching you work, and I've been able to share a few things that you've shown because it was done in a way that was super helpful. Haters are gonna hate - no matter what you do, but the rest of us know the difference!!
I don't know anything about towing and a lot of what you talk about goes over my head. But, I love watching the predicaments people get themselves into and how you help them. I like the fun you always have and how you don't take yourself too seriously. But, I do deal with a lot of internet/social media trolls in my job, and I absolutely LOVED watching you put your troll in his place.
Casey - I really enjoy your videos and admire the whole range of what you are showing us online! About rings versus pulleys, my preference for pulleys comes from a different situation and I admit that that. In wilderness / mountain SAR these mechanical advantage systems run much longer distances than most off road vehicle recoveries. Rope lengths of 300', 600' and 1200' feet. Some connected together for pulls of a 1/4 mile and longer. The point being the time of constant motion is far higher than any winch pull of the typical stuck vehicle. Plus it is human life on the line, not hardware. So the use of the least friction gear / setup possible, the least heat rise and loss of efficiency, is deeply ingrained. I am NOT complaining about what you do, I'm frankly envious of how much fun you are having! I'll always have my preference for a bearing pulley over a ring simply because of all those years and hundreds of missions doing so. Anyway, not that you need my urging but you keep on keeping on with what you are doing and this retired old SAR Guy will keep on enjoying what you want to share with us all! :)
Your a Class Act 👍 Your Honest reviews in real life situations are top notch. I have purchased many recovery items from your reviews and I am totally satisfied with every item. 👍👍👍
Really enjoy all of your videos, including this one. Very minor correction, and this is kinda statics/dynamics 101, the tension on the rope, itself, is the same over the entire length. Also, I really appreciate your honesty of opinion, and dry humor. Keep it up! This is one of the few channels I look forward to new videos
Actually the tension does drop slightly in every consecutive leg of the setup. That is with all recovery rings and bearing pulley snatch blocks as well.
@@CaseyLaDelle yes, with the qualifier slightly, ideally with no resistance the force at the end would be the same. It would be VERY interesting, if you ever put together the same test setup to put force gages at the ends of the ropes. Further it would be interesting to graph the force on the termination end of the rope. And look at the instantaneous force while the winch is running, and right after. At least I think it would be interesting to see the graphs. Thanks again. I find this all very interesting.
@@CaseyLaDelle - I was involved in load cell tests and dyno tests back in the days of 80286 / 80386 based laptops. Wish I still had the data collected. The gist of it was the rope tension is unchanged but the anchor points and traveling pulleys all see a division of the total load. The other thing is that the total work effort/energy needed is the same be it a 1:1, 3:1 or 9:1. It is perceived differently because it is spread over time and distance. The caveat here is those were all human powered tests, not winches. The value of these systems on "People Pulling Power" are going to be very different from "Machine Pulling Power".
This was an excellent demonstration of how strong both the synthetic rope is, and the subject of the video, the rings. 80000lbs is some serious stress, and the ring came through fine. And getting that rope to piano-string-tight is pretty impressive.
Casey, That was the most informative video i can remember watching in a long time. Concise, informative, to the point, and easy to follow & understand. Thank you.
Another great video Casey! This kind of video is very similar to what @HowNOT2 does for the climbing community. You're showing why people shouldn't be afraid of this new gear and why it's super good enough for any 'normal' situation. The only way you could improve this kind of content is by getting all scientific with actual force meters. But people who aren't impressed by you pulling your biggest truck probably won't be impressed by a big number on a screen either. Seriously that 79000+ on the pull test was insane but I don't think many people can actually imagine what such a number means!
Well done Casey. You explained things in detail so everyone can understand. Too bad people need to try and raise thier ratings by using BS to know others down. Keep the good videos coming.
Good for you, great job. Pee on that alleged "expert". I have found too, too many self-proclaimed experts. I choose to listen to you. I love what you are doing, keep it going ! Thanks.
7:45 PM ….6/15….Thanks Casey….Your first hand experience, and the way in which you present it, is important. I’m somewhat of a longtime subscriber and I tell my wife that I’m “in class” when I’m watching your channel….ultimately there’s nothing better than conveying to others the facts that you’ve learned through on hand experience….You do it effectively…so thank you brotha!
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There are some teachers who are incredibly knowledgeable about the subject they specialize in, there are some who are just reading one chapter ahead of the class, and there are others who are reading out of the wrong book 😂
Also, I would like to point out that this ring was designed BEFORE gator boy started running his mouth. So no, nothing was changed because of his blabbering, no matter how hard he tries to take credit for it
Casey if THIS is the most controversial thing you can say in 2023 then you're being a moral coward. Pick a topic. Look around Babylon. You can surely, surely pick a topic more needed and controversial.
Curious what the actual loads were on all components used in this demonstration.
Highly specialised experts are basically idiots on anything else and wisely don’t talk about things they know little to nothing about.
And then there are just plain idiots who talk about things they know little to nothing about, trying to make people believe they’re experts.
As much as I really liked the demonstration of all the technical aspects, I wished you would have refrained from engaging with idiots.
Towing is a real thing in the real world with real physics and real aspects of thermodynamics, idiots on the net are just bits and bytes.
Impressive moved semi 30 feet from our view
Oh yeah loaded with all the heavy tools on truck
And there are some others who are sleeping in the back and blurting out answers when they wake up because the teacher is calling on them.
I'd like to thank the loudmouth "experts" who make fools of themselves by attacking other experienced professionals. These knuckleheads do two things for us; 1) it proves to us how insecure they truly are and 2) it prompts the real experts to make videos which prove them wrong and secondarily, provides the rest of us with an "in the weeds" explanation of your methods and reasoning. Thanks for keeping it real!
Absolutely agree, and it's the only way we can have a public platform. Never censor. Prove your case.
Real experts will never put out the claim that they are experts.
Claiming to be an expert leaves that person always open to one mistake away from being an idiot and a total failure.
Even NASA and SpaceX get it wrong every once in a while.
Anyone can be an expert keyboard googler wannabe but in a real world practical sense, they don't know sheep shit from good wood varnish
@outlawbillionairez9780 Yup, unlike the "fact checkers" and MSM propaganda machine, that is the actual source of misinformation! I found out their name for what they are doing, it's called Firehose_of_falsehood. Please Google it, and someone who can should edit it because they blocked me, and I don't know why because I have NEVER tried to in my life!
Who are the knuckleheads that you guys are talking about?
@@nodttiurp There's a channel that pops up whose only content is szhitting on a popular channel I follow. RUclips algorithm sees the two channels as being similar or connected because of the name, so it suggests the crap channel, which has a fair amount of views. Some of them make good money hanging on real content creators coattails.
Don’t ever change how you deliver your content. It is what hooked me and keeps me interested.
He's good at hooking. 😊
YEA, what he said!
I don't know why I watch videos like this. I'm unlikely to ever tow or recover anything in my life, but I enjoy your content.
Knowledge is a good thing, you never know when something you have learned will come in handy.
These days I'm reserved to towing a cart behind the lawn mower and sometimes if I'm lucky, I can recover the TV remote from the wife's death grip if she's asleep.
@@IR-nq4qv Do not! Repeat, DO NOT use synthetic line during that recovery! 🤣
And I barely even know what a lug wrench is, and I still enjoy watching this stuff! It’s his integrity and sense of fun that keeps me coming back.
@@carolinenunez3455 Yeah, I think that's it for me too!
I enjoy seeing you call out other people's bullsh*t using real world tests, undisputable facts, and science. Great job!!!
YEA, what he said!
Breaking stuff on purpose is just an absolute ton of fun, isn't it. It's more fun when you run the risk of learning something and is more fun than a puppy when you actually do learn something. Thank you for sharing your fun with all of us.
It gets even more interesting when you can test by replicating real world conditions
@@IR-nq4qv It sure is. I even got paid to do that for 47 years full time and occasionally still do it.
@@kensherwin4544 I was exposed to a lot of nondestructive and very rarely some destructive testing which I found to be very interesting from an engineering revision POV
Watching from DownUnder. Respect for your work and community ethics and the way you do business. You are a shinning example of all the good things in the USA as apposed to all the horrible things we see about America in the news. Well done Casey, you and your family and friends should be so proud of you!
Yeah... Maybe don't trust the mainstream media.
Pretty sure even Downunder you have some disgusting stuff going on. Many of us really have stop watching the news because it is not News. Pretty much centered either to the left or to the right not the facts.
I dont think you should ignore all media but just realize they publicize what sells 🤷♂️ often times thats not positive or local problems get applied to more than the effected area.
Anyone watching this needs to follow Casey. He’s the good guy.
Don't believe what you see on the media, they don't report the truth!
Great video Casey and thank you for being so thorough. As a 75 year old that has pulled tons of people off the sand I appreciate the fact that things have a limit and you bring that out perfectly. Thank you for being candid as well. Keep on doing what you are doing and say HI to Grumpy and your Dad as well.
A lot of EXPERTS say that I can't do half the stuff I've had to do..... they have never done it, or ever done it by themselves. Necessity makes the decision.
Casey I started watching because of how honest and down to earth you are not what some "expert" claims.
You are so honest which makes you the best,no one can beat your knowledge,way to go Casey
Excellent video Casey. Love that you take the high road and don't stoop to the other 'experts' level. Your viewers respect your integrity, knowledge, and expertise in the industry - that's what keeps them (and me) coming back...
Good morning Casey I dont see this as a controversial video at all because you were honest, used facts and video proof to verify what you were saying.
I want to correct you on something. You do educate people on the correct way and safe way to do things. You always tell people what not to do as well as the dangerous aspect.
I love the fact your videos are real and not obviously rookie edited where you can tell there are parts of the video missing.
You do everything yourself and put out a top quality video no matter what you get into or who is involved.
In your videos it feels like we are really there with you
I'm in total agreement with you!
Even though I have absolutely nothing to do with the towing / recovery world, I have come to appreciate your videos. I absolutely adore that you give a open and honest discussion about equipment that is well thought out and presented.
I will probably NEVER need to know what you taught us today - but I 100% appreciate the method, honesty, and sincerity in which you present it.
Exactly that!
Just remember to put this in your "liked" video file, so that if you ever do need it, you'll know where to find it!
Casey, you are BY FAR the most intelligent, honest, straight forward, no back down guy I've seen, and my favorite youtuber of anyone out there. Your the kind of guy I would love to hang with. Knowledge is power. Keep it up buddy. Peace.
Admit it , Casey , you have a ton of fun with these tests ( and calling out the nay sayers ) . Keep up the awesome work
I'm just going to say this: I've been a practical engineer in the repair/rebuild/install world for my whole adult life. I have a special, warm feeling for well engineered things that just work. With no fanfare and no drama. To my mind Alan is a brilliant designer and I would, and do, trust anything he and his business put in my hands.
And you, sir, really are very good at this recovery stuff, in spite of what you want us to believe. 😀
My wife and I watch your videos and we both really enjoy them. They are informative, entertaining, and in some cases heartwarming especially when grumpy and Riley are in them. If I am watching one of your videos without her my wife actually gets upset with me because she even enjoys them that much. Keep up the good work.
Casey,
As has been often said of you, there is no one else who we would watch making a commercial for a product and not fast forward through it.
The reason is twofold, first, you’re an excellent speaker and producer, even with some self deprecation and yes, a bit of salt at appropriate times.
Secondly and most importantly, you consistently strive for positivity and service to others, thank you!
In the hater’s eyes you must be pretty important for him to put that much effort into discrediting you. Pat on the back to you.
Many years ago as part of his employment as a heavy vehicle mechanic, my brother as sent on a recovery/towing course. It was 6 weeks full time and was run by the Australian Army. They classified that course as a beginners. The full course took at least 6 months, but it did include tank recovery which wasn't much use in suburban Australia. He constantly ran into people who tried to tell him how to do a recovery or towing set up, when they had no actual experience or formal training.
It's usually some bogan who got their Datsun unstuck after a few too many tinnies and now think they know something.
@@lancer2204 Any one who lives in Australia knows that it is full of self labeled experts.
@@pauljohnstone4723And on the Internet, everyone is an expert...
When it comes to recovery and off-road channels, only a very few are actually good, quality, and honest content. This is one of them channels, I'm aware of "The Experts" channel and from what I saw, it's nothing I would miss not watching to put it nicely. Surprisingly, when I was at a rally last weekend, many of the military vehicle owners were fans of the same channels, most of the guys who participated or was at the off-road wrecker games. There are some channels based out of England and Australia that are quite good as well. That said, Casey just keep doing you buddy, excellent content as always and no bs which always highly appreciated.
Honestly I don’t understand why so many come on this channel to tell you how to do your job or just call out whatever you’re doing. It’s unbelievably frustrating.
Keep on keeping it real Casey. 🤙🏻
For some strange reason I find you to be more credible than much of the rest of youtube. Some channels I once was fondest of have become more like infomercials than original content and it's good when someone doesn't succumb. Not knocking them entirely as I'm sure from a business point they make more money that way.
Good job Casey, keep up the good work. Between you and Matt’s Offroad is the biggest reason I’m changing everything to synthetic.
Casey, this was a very good video and I am happy that you made it. I have been off roading for many years, and have had to make a bunch of recoveries in the mud in our area. As a party leader at Ft Knox they have been stuck sometimes in places a tank used to go into! I wish we had the setup you showed us, that’s absolutely top notch! Keep up the great videos they are awesome!
My Dad spent WWII at Fort Knox as a Tech Sargent, teaching field maint. on tanks and half tracks. There used to be a couple pictures around, of tanks crossing what looked like a small river.
Enjoyed this, particularly getting to see the test facility. Don't let the haters get you down! Would be fun to see some more fail tests on some of the gear, gives you confidence their numbers are correct when you actually see the tests. Keep the vids coming!
Really appreciate you making this video and properly explaining all the ins and outs of recovering equipment.
I'm stoked to find this video! I've been searching for your first vid with the offset ring since I saw it at the end of APR-without success. Turned on to soft shackles and rings in my research but couldn't find YOU. I held off on purchases on three occassions. Timing is everything! Thanks.
BTW, your earlier video was everything you said, proving concept with action, and not making rediculous claims, or confusing Fahrenheit temp with Celsius temp ratings. Rubbish. ("Rubbish" is the word I settled on to replace "horse sh!t" in my church vocabulary.)
Thanks. You're going in the right direction.
Subscribed happily.
DOUG out
We’ll done. I purchased the XL ring based on seeing this pull test. Much appreciated, the straight talk and step by step for us beginners. Oregon Native to y’all.
As a sponsor of this video, I found that I got more than expected as a return. I only have use for this stuff when on my SxS but it’s been a great learning experience and worth while info for unique situations. Thank you for the “content” Casey.
I'll probably never use this type of equipment and still find it interesting learning about this stuff from your videos!
I love your honesty and no BS. You speak your honest opinion and it is greatly appreciated. I’m glad you didn’t mention the a holes name, not worth mentioning. Please keep doing your videos the way you do. In my opinion, you are one of the most honest and straightforward RUclipsrs! Love your channel exactly the way it is. Take care, stay safe.
Love this. Keep up the great work and videos, and I'm not surprised some people don't understand basic physics.
Casey I watch your videos because I like them and you. This video was spot on!!!!! I like when you call people out on there B S. Why would Alan sell these products if they weren’t safe and been tested for for the safety of others. Thank you for all of the great videos and advice.☺️☺️☺️👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video Casey. I don’t do a lot of recoveries and those that I have done involve straight one line pulls with side by sides. I do carry a conventional snatch block with me just in case though. Looks like I need to upgrade to a non metal thimble and hook and get one of Alan’s recovery rings.
Another excellent video, thanks Casey. Keep doing what you are doing. It would be nice if everyone was as honest and straight forward as you. Again Thank you
Way to go! This needed to be done. Critics silenced.
Your pulling setups are not only a thing of beauty they are just plain cool! I love this stuff,the way you rig your pulls amaze me. Thank you for showing me a better way.
"I never said I was good at this" 🤔...... You sure as hell are good at this Casey! Allen at YanKum makes an EXCELLENT product and you demonstrated the capabilities of this in great detail! Awesome video and I liked the ended LOL.. OH and it is always a pleasure to see your beautiful wife! 👍👍💯💯
Just a note. Not a criticism. I’ve worked in Special Effects for over 25 years and we pull things all the time. The industry switched to synthetic ropes about 15 or so years ago. I’ve only ever used Spectra brand rope. That being said, I have indeed melted line on occasion. Always when working near the limit of the pull strength of the rope. When this happens the rope does flatten and weld itself together. Upon inspection it is rigid and will crackle when bent or not bend at all. This happened on 4” steel sheaves. Never has the rope frayed or look “destroyed”. But it’s not due to how much rope has been pulled around a sheave, but how much tension is on that rope. The friction between the strands and heat generated from stretching the individual strands is what leads to the failure. Not the low speed friction between the rope and the pulley.
Great videos! I’ll be using Yankum Ropes now too. (Though I’m still not so comfortable with soft shackles.)
Good information thank you for taking the time and showing us people who don't use winches and the rigging to go along with it everyday
As someone who has been in the recovery field for 20 years even in the military I'm so glad to see you explain all of this. Uneducated people need educated. I am now getting into synthetic rope and this video helps show me the capabilities of synthetic rope vs my old trusted steel ropes. I am converting over now. Thank you
So proud to be a follower of your channel. You do so many great things for the community and those that enter into it. Your knowledge and safety leaves no doubt about your trading and commitment to the trade you work in. Keep being who you are and doing what you do. Some people are just who they are and jump in where they don't belong.
Casey, there will always be those who are so jealous of others they will say and do anything to make you look bad. Those of us that watch you and others in your profession learn. Please don't be deterred from providing information to us, and thank-you.
Casey,
no matter what others say about you, just go your own way.
There are always those so-called experts who know better with their mouths but can't do anything with their hands.
Don't worry about it and continue as you are doing now.
You are a good guy with a big heart for nature and fellow man.
greetings from Holland
Great video Casey. If the individual is a self proclaimed “authority” on the subject matter they shouldn’t hide…they should teach and educate if in fact their words are true and accurate.
I’ve always been impressed with the strength of their products. Those shackles are no joke. 💪💪💪
That was an awesome demonstration! The whole time I was expecting a anchor point or chain to fail before the synthetic parts ever got to their limits.
Thanks for doing what you do Helping people, Showing how to do it and NOT giving in to the haters. Love ya Brother. Be Safe.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. People like you help off-road recovery enthusiast improve their capability and survivability.
Thank you for all the information it great to have a person out there teaching people how to us things and being up front
I always love your videos like this one. Great informative stuff, and you always caveat everything you say by telling us to consult the manufacturer, use common sense, don't stand in the triangle of death, etc. etc. You're such a great teacher, keep it up!
I recently started watching you and I think you're a straight up dude and I for one really appreciate that. I know if you say something is good that I can take your word for it just the same if it's junk.
Casey, you’re handling it exactly as you should. Facts that are verifiable and you show that verification to the world with no filters. Sadly there are a lot of so called “professionals” in every industry that don’t have the common sense or knowledge that God gave a dodo bird. Whether it’s ignorance or maliciousness for their own gain, it’s just wrong. Keep doing your thing and we’ll keep tuning in.
I'm not a recovery guy. I just Really enjoy Casey and his videos. Keep on doing it. Thank you
Good stuff, we ran tow trucks back in the 70’s no type of formal training, if you had commercial or chauffeurs license you could be a owner/operator. OJT was it unless you worked somewhere else before and were shown the ropes 😂 cables or chains. Lot of people got hurt or killed getting in the wrong place at the wrong time. I glad Alan and others came up with new & lighter ways to do the same old things we once did. Keep it up !!!
As long as you stay true to your ways, I'll keep watching and liking. As always, good information. While you may not be a computerized encyclopedia, you always show and explain things in a way the majority of people understand. Keep up the good work. Can't Wait for the Next Time.
Very good demonstration how to properly use the yankum equipment. I have been thru all the Wreckmaster training up to heavy recovery and this demonstration of proper use and what a winch can actually do when use correctly was very professional and reminded me of that exact scenario that was performed in the class. But didn’t cost thousands of dollars so thank you.😀
Good video. It's nice see Allen & his team continuing to improve their products. Very cool not calling out by name the hater. No sense lowering yourself.
What was the hater's name, again? Lol
@@k1j2f30Gator Boy... He responded to another comment thread and seriously exposed his utter lack of knowledge.
Good for you for standing up for what is right and for having the knowledge to back it up!!
Casey, I always enjoy your videos. Not only are they entertaining, but I find them educational too. Keep up the good work.
Casey, I am one of the people who "respectfully" disagreed with your opinion.. To each his own but I'll further offer a true test of why I disagree.. FRICTION is your enemy with the offset ring.. Use an AMPMETER to measure the amperage draw on your winch, same load, same line parting, offset ring vs. standard snatch block.. Physics says the friction from your offset ring vs. a standard snatch block, the offset ring will take more amperage to do the same work.. Keep doing what you're doing, do what works best for you, I have all the respect in the world for you and the good you do for people.. Thats why I'm a subscriber and you ALWAYS get a thumbs up from me even if I disagree with you...
I have zero knowledge of any of this stuff but I learned something today, thanks!
I somehow don't think that any of your subscribers are watching your channel because you are going to do something stupid, but because we know that you live and understand what you do and are bloody good at it. Never CHANGE because some "expert" thinks he knows better than you. Keep up the good work and keep teaching us plebs as you go.
Hey Casey, Thanks for your timely clarification. Saw and enjoyed your original rigging video using these products and now here we are again with clarification.
Please keep in mind, an "expurt is a has been drip under pressure."
I must lead a deprived existence because no where did I run across any of the challenging material you spoke of.
In any event, "Keep on Keepin on! Thanks for sharing.
🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸👍😎
Love how you so politely call out the a-holes that don't spend time out doing it in the real world..ive been using rope for 30 yrs.switched up when joined are a high angle rescue team..tks bud..awsome videos
30 years in the fire service up till 5 years ago, wondering if these ropes will carry over in that service and if they could benefit by doing so. I know adequate testing would have to take place prior to.
Thanks for keeping it real!
Ones education does not stop unless you want it to.
I watch these and others videos for just that reason. Most are good, some are on the other side of the coin, still learning!
Dyneema has a huge disadvantage in firefighting. It has a very low melt point. At less than 300f(140c) it melts (this might very by 10C from manufacture to manufacturer); @140F(60c) it is only good for 80% strength and it gets worse from there. If you don't get it to hot it is probably the best weight to strength ratio rope you can get. Kevlar isn't as strong as Dyneema and has some other issues like abrasion. But it has a much higher melt temp, something like 350C. It would likely be a better al be it much more expensive option in hot environments.
My background with ropes is in rock climbing, high angle rescue, and water rescue. I'm not an expert and I have never been a fire fighter.
On a side note as the Son of a volunteer fire fighter, Thank you for your service.
34 mins of pure info! please dont stop doing what you do.
I really enjoy watching your videos you don't hide anything you're honest tell it like it is straight up explain details how things work that's how it should be keep up the good work
One of the many things I like about you and the reason I follow your channel is “NO BS”! Thanks for the good job!
Great video, Casey! I hear you on haters, they are far too many, unfortunately! I’ve watched you work for several years now, I believe you are one of the best in the business. You are also a fantastic humanitarian and wonderful person. keep bringing us these great videos.😊
Wow, this is a masterpiece. The scenes looking down the roads with the sun in your eyes is my favorite. Great work!
That was insane that the straps broke before the ring broke or even had a mark on it. Right at 80K lbs trying to rip that ring apart is phenomenal.
Didn't surprise me at all - the ring is made of high strength aluminum alloy, aka aircraft grade, probably 7076-T6. Need a different test rig, but I'm pretty sure it could take a lot more...
Meh, normal climbing carabiners can hold 44K at rated strength. More like 50K real world. They are less than 10mm/3/8" round and not one piece. That ring would hold much much more than 80K.
Not really. A round steel ring vs a nylon sling was never a contest.
You really are a meticulous person.
And that is the best thing.
If anyone wants to share anything he just needs to be knowledgeable and have the experience needed about all concerning what’s going to be shared. Keep sharing your knowledge and experiences. Thanks and God Bless!
I drove a wrecker in the 1960s
I enjoy learning from you. Well done
Thanks for another great video. Just keep doing things the way they you are. Honesty always wins out in the end.
I don't think you would ever get the set up to get hot enough to fail unless you're in a hot spot in the middle of nowhere over 100 f great video and keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe
Some "expert"....
I follow a fair amount of offroad recovery channels and offroad communities, and I never saw anybody calling you out. It's a real shame that it happened, and it was dishonest of the person that did it.
I appreciate your honesty and clarity. You show the good and the bad, and no manufacturer can EVER buy you.
Thanks for what you do Casey
Casey in my opinion you are a good honest person that shows the world that there are still good people and there are always going to be idiots out there, so keep doing what you do and we will survive. Oh and your rigging is spot on cause I'm a millwright and we have rigged plenty including a 1.2 million pound stator housing from a generator at a nuclear plant.
This is why I signed up for your channel. I like your opinion and not what a manufacturer wants you to say. I even watch the commercial for you so you get more money! I only do this for you! I wonder who paid him to bash you! Keep up the good work. Love you man!
Casey, you keep on being you and giving us the excellent videos that you do. I will honestly admit that there have been a few times that I've wondered (and commented) about some of the things that you've done, but I will also admit that you've shown and explained your process in a way that made me go "duh" to my own questions. I've learned a few things watching you work, and I've been able to share a few things that you've shown because it was done in a way that was super helpful. Haters are gonna hate - no matter what you do, but the rest of us know the difference!!
I don't know anything about towing and a lot of what you talk about goes over my head. But, I love watching the predicaments people get themselves into and how you help them. I like the fun you always have and how you don't take yourself too seriously. But, I do deal with a lot of internet/social media trolls in my job, and I absolutely LOVED watching you put your troll in his place.
Casey - I really enjoy your videos and admire the whole range of what you are showing us online! About rings versus pulleys, my preference for pulleys comes from a different situation and I admit that that. In wilderness / mountain SAR these mechanical advantage systems run much longer distances than most off road vehicle recoveries. Rope lengths of 300', 600' and 1200' feet. Some connected together for pulls of a 1/4 mile and longer. The point being the time of constant motion is far higher than any winch pull of the typical stuck vehicle. Plus it is human life on the line, not hardware. So the use of the least friction gear / setup possible, the least heat rise and loss of efficiency, is deeply ingrained. I am NOT complaining about what you do, I'm frankly envious of how much fun you are having! I'll always have my preference for a bearing pulley over a ring simply because of all those years and hundreds of missions doing so. Anyway, not that you need my urging but you keep on keeping on with what you are doing and this retired old SAR Guy will keep on enjoying what you want to share with us all! :)
THANKS Casey ! Great Info. I'm a former Safety Engineer and You (and Yankum) are ABSOLUTELY Correct !! Great Video.
Your a Class Act 👍 Your Honest reviews in real life situations are top notch. I have purchased many recovery items from your reviews and I am totally satisfied with every item. 👍👍👍
Definitely keep doing your thing. We appreciate you for doing exactly that.
Really enjoy all of your videos, including this one. Very minor correction, and this is kinda statics/dynamics 101, the tension on the rope, itself, is the same over the entire length. Also, I really appreciate your honesty of opinion, and dry humor. Keep it up! This is one of the few channels I look forward to new videos
Actually the tension does drop slightly in every consecutive leg of the setup. That is with all recovery rings and bearing pulley snatch blocks as well.
@@CaseyLaDelle yes, with the qualifier slightly, ideally with no resistance the force at the end would be the same.
It would be VERY interesting, if you ever put together the same test setup to put force gages at the ends of the ropes. Further it would be interesting to graph the force on the termination end of the rope. And look at the instantaneous force while the winch is running, and right after.
At least I think it would be interesting to see the graphs.
Thanks again. I find this all very interesting.
@@thomasemberson8021 I really want to do that, but I need multiple load cells to do it correctly
@@CaseyLaDelle - I was involved in load cell tests and dyno tests back in the days of 80286 / 80386 based laptops. Wish I still had the data collected. The gist of it was the rope tension is unchanged but the anchor points and traveling pulleys all see a division of the total load. The other thing is that the total work effort/energy needed is the same be it a 1:1, 3:1 or 9:1. It is perceived differently because it is spread over time and distance. The caveat here is those were all human powered tests, not winches. The value of these systems on "People Pulling Power" are going to be very different from "Machine Pulling Power".
This was an excellent demonstration of how strong both the synthetic rope is, and the subject of the video, the rings. 80000lbs is some serious stress, and the ring came through fine. And getting that rope to piano-string-tight is pretty impressive.
Keep up the informative vids, and i appreciate your honesty, makes for less confusion, enjoy your wins!
Casey,
That was the most informative video i can remember watching in a long time. Concise, informative, to the point, and easy to follow & understand. Thank you.
Another great video Casey! This kind of video is very similar to what @HowNOT2 does for the climbing community.
You're showing why people shouldn't be afraid of this new gear and why it's super good enough for any 'normal' situation.
The only way you could improve this kind of content is by getting all scientific with actual force meters.
But people who aren't impressed by you pulling your biggest truck probably won't be impressed by a big number on a screen either.
Seriously that 79000+ on the pull test was insane but I don't think many people can actually imagine what such a number means!
The way you explain the way you do things is amazing keep it up.
Well done Casey. You explained things in detail so everyone can understand. Too bad people need to try and raise thier ratings by using BS to know others down. Keep the good videos coming.
Thanks for this, I learned a lot!👍
Good for you, great job. Pee on that alleged "expert". I have found too, too many self-proclaimed experts. I choose to listen to you. I love what you are doing, keep it going ! Thanks.
Jealousy is self-destructive 😢.....
7:45 PM ….6/15….Thanks Casey….Your first hand experience, and the way in which you present it, is important. I’m somewhat of a longtime subscriber and I tell my wife that I’m “in class” when I’m watching your channel….ultimately there’s nothing better than conveying to others the facts that you’ve learned through on hand experience….You do it effectively…so thank you brotha!
Keep up the good work Casey. I enjoy watching your videos. 👍