NE area wheeling trip plans

I have an ARB one however there are a number of different brands who make them so you don't have to go name brand. Just make sure it's a snatch strap as they have some brands labeled as recovery straps which do NOT stretch and is just a glorified tow strap...

 

That's what I have, no complaints

 

Most people seem to have CB radios. They dont have the best range but if you're in a close group they work well. I've got a CB with a 3' firestik and it's worked fine for me. The whole set up was under $100.

Tuning the antenna definitely helps performance and if anyone wants to borrow an SWR meter, I can bring one Saturday.

 

ARB is a good one. I have a pro-comp, 3" X 30'. I forget the model #

 

My cb has about a 100ft range and according to Rob, Jason and Rebecca it squawks.

 

Some of the smaller companies like Tactical Recovery Equipment and Custom Splice do decent sales that you might keep an eye out for. I picked up a 30' kinetic rope from Custom Splice not too long ago for 30% off. Haven't used it yet, but quality looks real good. Same with the TRE stuff I have

 

Any real difference a snatch strap and a dynamic recovery rope?

 

Still possibly interested in going this weekend. Time will tell.

 

^ Those are just two different names. The real difference is between a kinetic rope and a peasant tow strap. Kinetic types stretch 20-30% under full load, the 2nd one doesn't. The elastic properties of the kinetic rope types are a big advantage in most scenarios

 

This. Snatch strap is much better for performing recoveries. Regular to strap is used for towing someone, using to extend a winch line etc

 

Thats not good... You could just yell loudly and probably get better range than that lol

 

Full understand the difference in a snatch and recovery strap. I was just wondering if there is any glaring difference between the strap or rope difference; both stretch but look different. I think the dynamic ropes are a little new vs the snatch strap

 

Haha basically what I go with half the time.

 

Ooh I gotya. I personally like the 'rope' style better. But I have to say storing the flat 'strap' style would be way easier -- if you're one of those ocd people like me that coils stuff back up into a roll

 

Most use CB, however HAM is gaining in popularity because it works so much better than CB. No tuning needed and even the little had held units work better than the majority of CB setups

 

Something in you're setup (probably antenna) is jacked up for sure.. Lots of people kinda look down on CBs.. But honestly with a good setup theres no reason why you can't get at least a mile or two out, unless you're in big hills or something. Perfectly adequate for most group rides

 

On Tacoma most have the antenna mounted on the corner of the bed. It's a pretty garbage spot for mounting an antenna ground plane wise.

 

Yup

 

Sounds like an angry donkey