Kinetic Ropes

[matthew]

What is it that makes them Kinetic? Is it what they are made of? Or is it the way that the strands are in sort of 3 pairs?

The reason for asking is that I bought what I thought was a straight forward recovery rope at an autojumble but on looking at it more closely it appears to be constructed in the same way as the Kinetic rope that I already have. Might the new one also be kinetic?

[andyb]

It what they are made of that makes them 'kenetic' ropes.

You can 'test' by hand. Stand on one end and pull :) You'll feel the springy-ness; when compared to a normal rope.

IMHO, there is nothing to fear from a kenetic rope...just tow balls that are pigeon poo welded to rusty front bumpers :)

[matthew]

IMHO, there is nothing to fear from a kenetic rope...just tow balls that are birdsh!t welded to rusty front bumpers :)

I agree, having seen a tow ball ripped out of a front bumper and launched. It made quite a bang against the back of the Stalwart that was doing the pulling.
Treat them with a bit of respect and make sure that all recovery points are upto the job and you shouldn't have a problem.

[muddyweb]

I agree that there is nothing to fear per-se about a Kinetic rope.  They should always (in my view) be used in conjuction with a bridle, I never trust a single anchor point where there is that level of energy involved.

Also, a Kinetic rope should not be used routinely, but rather as a means to recover a vehicle where other methods have failed.

Kinetic ropes, as with winches are dangerous when used without the care and respect they demand.

[George the Disco]

Theres a very good article about ropes on difflock.com written by Mr Bowyer.

Chris