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Post by **marin** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:32 pm

what do people do in terms of maintenance of their snatch strap? What do you wash it with? how do you wash it? do you keep it rolled up when not in use or hung up over a rafter or something?

ive heard that they are good for 2 snatches then it is recomended they be replaced... is this true? does anybody actually do this?

anything else about them?

marin

Post by **N*A*M** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:39 pm

i hosed mine out then laid it out flat to dry
that was 20mins ago so it should be dry by now :cool:

some people stick em in the washing machine

Post by **landy_man** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:43 pm

big bucket full of water and a little washing powder....let it soak for a couple of hours then hang out to dry out of sunlight

Post by **marin** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:53 pm

washing powder isn't to harsh on them? doesn't break them down or nething? ive been using the fan spray on my pressure cleaner, its not that rough on it, and just hanging it up to dry...

marin

Post by **landy_man** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 3:25 pm

have never broken a strap.... I do use the all natural detergant and only half a spoon

Post by **bogged** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:35 pm

throw it in washing machine... Dont bother with detergent, it doesnt have to be shiney...

hang up in the shed out of direct sunlight to dry...

Post by **+dj_hansen+** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 6:50 pm

Lux flakes... same thing they recommend for GoreTex, down sleeping bags, tents etc etc... just a really mild soap, your snatch will smell really nice then! Cost you less than $5 for a big box from coles, safers, etc etc

Washing machine would be fine, and like any rope/cable leave it to hang in the shade and then if u have the space leave it like that, and only coil it up for when u wanna go away. I dont see why leaving it coiled in your car would do any harm aslong as its clean and dry.

Post by **marin** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 8:20 pm

thanx guys, think i'll throw it in the machine with them flakey things after the olds go away on tues

... what temp. setting do you iron it on?

Post by **hypo** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 8:55 pm

dont get stuck then u wont need 2 get it dirty therefore u wont need 2 bother washing it

the only time i use my strap is 2 pull out a nissan :finger:

Post by **marin** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:04 pm

mine was only used to pull out a ford, and to "adjust" my "a fly hitting this at 100km/h will bend it" bullbar

Post by **hypo** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:05 pm

marin wrote:mine was only used to pull out a ford, and to "adjust" my "a fly hitting this at 100km/h will bend it" bullbar

Post by **+dj_hansen+** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:39 pm

Iron...? Dont go ironing it

Go for cold water temp i guess.. using hot may damage it, doubit it tho.. cold = safer

Post by **Heathx4** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:47 pm

hypolux wrote:the only time i use my strap is 2 pull out a nissan

Oi! That was my strap, and you didn't move my stuck arse an inch

Haha, it won't happen again

Post by **Wendle** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:31 am

hypolux wrote:the only time i use my strap is 2 pull out a nissan

The last time I used my winch was to drag a hypolux across a rock.*

*The above statement is not entirely accurate.

Post by **N*A*M** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:10 am

Wendle wrote:
hypolux wrote:the only time i use my strap is 2 pull out a nissan

The last time I used my winch was to drag a hypolux across a rock.*

*The above statement is not entirely accurate.

FALSE. There was no rock. :finger:

Post by **bogged** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:54 am

marin wrote:setting do you iron it on?

fuck I dont iron my shirts.. Iron a Snatch strap? :shock:

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:41 pm

Well first, It reclines gracefully in a warm bathtub, with Musk bathbomb, for about 3/4 hr. Then, it is carefully dried, combed, trimmed to neaten up the edges. The a little shaving cream, and a new razor .............

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Oh sorry, wrong type of snatch. :oops:

Post by **GRIMACE** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:50 pm

VEEEEEEET

sorry............you started it

Post by **Kell** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:55 pm

I'm amazed you guys actually know what washing machines and irons are

Post by **spazbot** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:56 pm

i have been holding off for days on how a snatch is cared for , somone just had to say it.......

Post by **dumbdunce** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:11 pm

QLDGAL wrote:I'm amazed you guys actually know what washing machines and irons are

why do brides wear white? because the dishwasher should match the fridge and washing machine.

I keep all my straps in a sack, daisy-chained* if they get dirty they occasionally get hosed out but there's nothing to be gained by washing them, they're only going to get dirty again.

snach straps do lose their stretch over time so every dozen or so snatches they get gelegated to being 'spare' straps, they're still good as sntach extensions, towing straps, safety straps for checking rollover recoveries etc.

*you know, like finger knitting. QLDGAL can explain it I'm sure.

Post by **Kell** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:55 pm

dumbdunce wrote:
QLDGAL wrote:I'm amazed you guys actually know what washing machines and irons are

why do brides wear white? because the dishwasher should match the fridge and washing machine.

I keep all my straps in a sack, daisy-chained* if they get dirty they occasionally get hosed out but there's nothing to be gained by washing them, they're only going to get dirty again.

snach straps do lose their stretch over time so every dozen or so snatches they get gelegated to being 'spare' straps, they're still good as sntach extensions, towing straps, safety straps for checking rollover recoveries etc.

*you know, like finger knitting. QLDGAL can explain it I'm sure.

I actually dont' knit, sew, crocher or however it is you spell it...so I wouldn't know what u are talkign about

Post by **ORSM45** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:11 pm

+dj_hansen+ wrote:Iron...? Dont go ironing it

Go for cold water temp i guess.. using hot may damage it, doubit it tho.. cold = safer

ya dont want it shrinking on you. 'I BOUGHT A 9m SNATCH STRAP, NOT A 6.5m ONE!'
plus dont go mixing colours. dont want all the other fellas laughing at you coz you got a pink snatch strap!

Post by **marin** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:13 pm

whats wrong with a pink snatch

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Post by **spazbot** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:18 pm

IF you have a arb one , def put it in by itself, or else everything will turn blue

Post by **marin** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:23 pm

damn, i was gona put it in with the whites and the silks.......

Post by **BushBoy** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:12 pm

washing machine?

iron?

dishwasher?

WHAT ARE THEY?

Oh well i know what the fridge is, that's all that matters...HEHEHE

Post by **marin** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:20 pm

home is where the bundy cans are, and right now, they're in the fridge!

Post by **hypo** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 5:59 am

Wendle wrote:
hypolux wrote:the only time i use my strap is 2 pull out a nissan

The last time I used my winch was to drag a hypolux across a rock.*

*The above statement is not entirely accurate.

hehehehh

Post by **Guy** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:07 pm

If you wash your snatch in the trouble and strifes washing machine .. it is a good idea to put through an load of rags or something after ... as not all the dirt gets washed out in the first go .. It is also a bad idea to call the trouble and strifes new bed linen "rags" and use them ... they end up a loverly shade of whaterver color mud was the heavisest on the strap ..

And you end up walking to the frige and seeing if there is enough beer to make the verandah comfortable to sleep on tonight ...

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