It really does *NOT* look like it should be used as a tree saver. That 1/2" diameter wouldn't really be any different than wrapping your winch line around the tree directly, which is a major no-no as it can damage or even kill a tree. The functionality of a tree saver is that it's a wide band to spread the force out over the tree, which this doesn't do. It really looks like it was designed to be either a winch extension cable (for a small winch) or something you can make a bridle out of, connecting each end to a separate recovery point on a bumper to spread the load more evenly on the bumper when towing someone. Just because they may say it *can* be used as a tree saver, doesn't mean it *should* be used as a tree saver because it doesn't look like it would actually save a tree any more than a winch line. I wouldn't promote it as a tree saver, myself.
Yeesh. If your engine is dead and you need a flat tow on the road and you were in nothing heavier than a Jeep, based on the info provided here this would probably be fine, and for a side by side it might be ok for some kinds of recovery, but for a Jeep stuck e.g. in mud, I struggle to imagine it surviving a strong pull, especially if the pulling vehicle was heavy and its tires had lots of grip, for example on slickrock. It also seems kinda short. To be honest, I struggle to see it surviving as a tree saver for something like a stuck Jeep or truck, too. Set up a snatch block and it could very quickly be Game Over. Snap! Small and light are nice, but for recovery gear I'll pay the size and weight penalty for something proven beefier, but guaranteed to do the job, for my Jeep and any other rig I might come across on the trail, regardless of how heavy it is or how stuck it is (within reason for my JKUR). Just my two cents.
Thanks, it will be getting tested with deep mud and slick rocks where it has to be under intense work load. I will also be seeing how it works on a nice knotted tree.
"The primary intention behind this rope is to function as a bridle without any doubt. To utilize it as a tree saver, it's advisable to provide additional protection underneath. Even with the use of a standard flat tree saver, there remains a significant possibility of fiber damage. It's worth noting that there's certainly a method to employ it as a versatile recovery tool!"
