Originally Posted By: chaosmagnet
Originally Posted By: jzmtl
I don't carry hook end straps, too many horror store/photos from jeep forums.


I'd be interested in a synopsis of the issues with these kinds of straps.


Those are meant for towing not recovery, so the hook can break under stress and turn into high speed missile. There's a pic of one went through both front and rear windshield missing driver's head by inches. There's also story of a pickup with the hook coming through rear windshield, either seriously hurt or killed the driver's girlfriend who was in passenger seat.