The best way to join two 4x4 straps, and proof it works! 

Robert, I worry about the Wife using the rolled up magazine when I've been acting up...

Icons abused a long time ago :). One problem with this magazine technique is I don't thing it works with online magazines ;)

Suffered the old bound straps together once. Was then shown and old bushy hack which was to take to the straps with a rubber mallet. Set them on something forgiving (matt, timbre block etc) and go to town, rotating the knot as you belt it with the mallet. Low and behold, two straps came apart. While you showcase easier ways, just don't throw out the old ones before trying this!

When you are having to do 6-7 snatches with 2 fully loaded landcruisers to get unstuck you’ll be wishing you put an extra soft shackle in when trying to undo the strops. Tip though smash the knot against a rock to loosen it.

Always makes me chuckle watching people trying to separate 2 straps or even ropes tied in a similar self-tightening manner.

Great advice as always. Best bet is to be prepared and have enough soft shackles for any situation.

LOL @ the ending :-D magazine trick is good - thanks.

Always the teacher, but to be a teacher you must be a student first. Thankyou for sharing what youve learnt Rob. Bonus points for that magazine idea, ill definitely be putting two in my recovery kit.

Some good info here

SMASH! SMASH! SMASH! Also, just purchased the Handbook AND the Glovebox Guide - thanks Robert!

Thanks...useful info that unfortunately is not known or understood by many...

Amongst other things I work as a crane operator/rigger, have done for years. Choking a strap or sling like shown in the first use definitely isn't ideal, not sure what the exact effect can be, no doubt its worse than the proper choke, but even in all these cases where Rob is choking it properly you still have a reduction to your WLL of about 20%. a direct join to a hard shackle is 1:1 but obviously unless you have weight on the straps you have a serious hazard if it breaks. This is good advice from Rob.

I like this method!

“Otherwise abuse” 🤣🤣

Great video

Handy tips as always. 🏆

Great video. Thanks again for sharing the information with us!

Well demonstrated thanks

I used to take newspaper to help light a fire. Now days I read my news on a Samsung tablet so I no longer have newspapers (or magazines). :)

Soft shackles are a no brainer. Magazine method is very old fashion. Always keep an extra soft shackle and you don't have to go through this whole ordeal.

I've used a aluminum cinch bone but the rolled magazine would be safer in the event of a failure.

My winch came with wire cable. The directions that came with the synthetic cable I bought to replace it with say that i must remove the spring loaded winding guide that is used with the wire cable. Is this true? Thanks, John Green

Another great video. How would you join 2 winch ropes?