Don’t be fooled into thinking that experienced off-roaders don’t get stuck - they get stuck more than anyone! This is because they are keen to try the impossible, are not afraid of ridicule nor are they unfamiliar with the processes of getting a vehicle unstuck. It is important to realise that there is no shame in getting a vehicle stuck.
The most important tool required to free a vehicle from a sticky predicament is common sense. I have lost count of the number of times I have come across a bogged vehicle where the driver has taken out his winch or snatch strap without thinking through the problem. Three minutes with a well used spade and a gentle right foot and the vehicle is free. Common sense and a methodical approach often results in little work and a seemingly miraculous escape for the vehicle concerned.
This chapter covers the vast array of recovery equipment available and is followed by tips on using the equipment and a common sense approach to getting unstuck.
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