Recovery points, soft shackles & safety ratings

This is the second instalment of a two-part guest column by Henk Vallentgoed of the South African company Securetech, in which he debunks some braai-side myths about recovery gear and discusses the essential things that you need to know. (Read Part 1 on our website, www.sa4x4.co.za)

Remember, always buy the best kit you can afford, and seek professional advice to ensure that it is properly certified and up to the recovery tasks you are likely to encounter.

Practise how to use your recovery gear in a safe, controlled environment, and when you do hit the trail with your mates, set ground rules so that you know how to work together, and have a plan in place for an emergency situation.

Rated recovery points

Rated recovery points on most 4x4 vehicles