Is Matt’s Off Road Recovery Rope Best? Let’s Settle This!

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Matt’s Off Road Recovery Kinetic Recovery Rope (Yankum Ropes), Bubba Rope, Smittybilt, Rhino USA, FieryRed, Inclake and Sgt Knots. Ropes tested for elasticity under load. Ropes then experienced 25 pulls to test durability. Following the 25 pulls, the ropes were tested again for loss of elasticity and “permanent rope stretch”. A big thank you to Cousin Eddie for helping me test the ropes and for allowing the Farmabago to be used for review. Please let me know if you'd like to see Cousin Eddie in more videos!
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@piercerounds8562 11 ай бұрын

I think the most impressive part of this test is the Suburban's original 300k 4L60E holding up through the torture test of 177 pulls! I appreciate the commitment to your testing and abusing your own vehicles to gather data. I can't imagine the relief once you reached that last pull! Here's to many more miles for your Suburban.

@TehButterflyEffect 11 ай бұрын

Mine is the same GMT800 model and has 286,000 miles. It's not as powerful or fuel efficient as it was when we bought it new, but I've only ever done general maintenance on it. Two water pumps, a radiator, electrical parts. Nothing major. Still tow the boat and haul the kids with it. It's a good truck. Handles great, rides great, comfortable. Changes its own oil though, lol. Needs a rear main seal.

@N.A.J. 11 ай бұрын

Found the comment I was looking for. I’m shocked that sun shell is still in one piece. Great work on the review.

@b.a.lineman7582 11 ай бұрын

I believe some units snuck out with 80s which would make more sense… maybe our man can confirm. Awesome vid👍

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@james2042 11 ай бұрын

they fail due to abused 4th gears. If you don't abuse the overdrive you will be fine

@turok6969 11 ай бұрын

Hands down best reviewer on the internet. No BS just results

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@vf555fotia7 11 ай бұрын

You should’ve tested Harbor freight’s recovery rope

@MarkfromArizona 11 ай бұрын

Most definitely ! Always independent reviews you can trust !

@YankumRopes 11 ай бұрын

We LOVE this video and it’s incredible feedback, I wish I could have gotten in here sooner. Our current price is $219 for a 7/8"×30'er We use Nylon 6,6 2 over 2 tandem 24 strand core and a 48 strand jacket. We braid our Cordage in house, in Southern Idaho. It gives it a "chevron" pattern in the braid, this pattern performs best in the worst conditions. Many foreign cordage companies do the 1 over 1 braid because it's cheaper and easier to produce (it's a "checker board" patter), you can also produce more of it in a shorter amount of time because many of them have fewer carriers (16 instead of 24 carriers) and thicker yarn (this is bad if you have a strand of yarn fail, you will have less rope to rely on) however it doesn't perform as well as the 2 over 2 "chevron" pattern. We use it due to its durability from abrasion and we focus in the splice construction, lots of stretch is great but make sure your splice doesn't come apart or slip. Many companies post max breaking strength, we post a standard deviation of 2, this is crucial for guaranteeing the customer gets a durable rope instead of promising a high breaking strength based on a high performing outlier. There are a lot of factors that influence stretch and how much. A huge success is a lack of stretch "memory" You want your rope to return to its original length, or as close to it as possible. We will take this review as a win based on our QC criteria. However we will be adjusting our eye dip to perform better. You can expect the best from us and we will rise to the occasion. Thank you for including us in this review!! I hope we get to participate in future reviews!!! -Alan

@shroom903 11 ай бұрын

I wondered when Alan would show up. Keep it on all four's 😂

@bernardrizzo8305 8 ай бұрын

Since I came across Project Farm I do not make a single tool or equipment purchase without seeing if there is an episode for that brand and/or whatever I am looking to buy. I'm serious... Brother, you are one of the reviewers that I trust the most. Your commitment to the scientific method is outstanding and trustworthy. Plus, you can be funny and entertaining without wasting time. In the end though, you have saved me the considerable cost that comes with a bad purchase. That is priceless... plus you have given me a renewed interest in SOME items that Harbour Freight carries (though if my wife sees another HF bucket in the garage, I am a dead man. She counts them... I've a serious tool and equipment habit). Thank you my friend.

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@lawnchair76 5 ай бұрын

Same

@Bradamsmx5 5 ай бұрын

Same here. I have used your reviews as the deciding factor for several purchases. I am wearing a pair of work pants now that you reviewed. I think it was like 2 years ago. Love the content. No BS. Just the facts.

@douglaseuritt3919 3 ай бұрын

SAME! No bull, no fluff, just well designed experiments and concise results.

@kevenfultz9839 2 ай бұрын

I am the same way

@brokenbugatti7338 10 ай бұрын

"The Rhino USA is made in China" lmao

@iandobbs7823 Ай бұрын

I laughed when I heard this also.

@derbruzzler7574 23 күн бұрын

descibes the world today in one sentence...

@hackxy1165 12 күн бұрын

They used to be made in the USA, they switches all production years ago for you guess it cheaper costs

@davidswanson5669 6 күн бұрын

@@hackxy1165when I decided to produce a watersport product, I talked to a few manufacturing houses about getting it all done locally. They all recommended having it done in China, unless I was planning on trying to leverage the “made in USA” angle. It was silly to think that I would have to rely on a customer’s potential die-hard nationalism in order to make up the cost difference. My product was built just as good as it would have been built in America, so I of course chose China.

@BblastedD 11 ай бұрын

Shout out for cousin Eddie's courage.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ExcavationNation 11 ай бұрын

He's obviously seen things 😮

@volvo09 11 ай бұрын

He has more courage than brains, driving his farmabago into the pond....

@the_frankc 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarms the RV owner being named cousin Eddie a twisted metal reference? 👀

@michael-michaelmotorcycle 11 ай бұрын

@@the_frankcclearly you’ve never seen national lampoons. Cousin Eddie has been around longer than video games kid.

@Yeroc357 11 ай бұрын

it would be neat to see a review of shop fans. air displacement, vibration, air speed, motor temperature after long runs, sawdust and other particle resistance, power draw, etc.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@mathieuhoulee 11 ай бұрын

I agree. There's a multitude of industrial fans on the market, but are they really efficient and durable?

@nightmarecivic 11 ай бұрын

add noise

@truckinNloving 11 ай бұрын

Or heck even box fans for in home. I remember box fans being super powerful when I was younger and now they leave me wanting. I usually can't breath without sufficient circulation.

@silent1967 11 ай бұрын

Just turn on the A/C.😂

@joshearle2233 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been using a 20’ bubba rope for about 8 years now!!! Before Matt’s off road videos were even a thing! (Love Matt’s off road recovery) and I’m here to tell ya. That Bubba has done some amazing things. I’ve successfully pulled out 3 semis with bubba and more cars and trucks than I can even remember! Great rope! Great comparison video!!! Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@indewire 11 ай бұрын

You are the best! Your channel is the one I go to for honest research on any product. Honest, no BS reviews and funny to boot.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@morbugs63 4 ай бұрын

i agree, this guy is incredible , he does creative and respectable work

@kostak2171 11 ай бұрын

Better recovery rope comparison than I've seen on any of the dedicated 4x4 channels. Nice work!!!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ogdooglehowser1317 11 ай бұрын

Non biased. This is why we love ProjectFarm

@markg3305 11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more and I watch all of them 🤣 I think it's because this channel has no reason to be a shill he's just awesome

@22Platypus 11 ай бұрын

Todd is out here having the time of his life while we’re in the trenches. Thank you Todd, for making sure we are informed buyers

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@karlh6663 10 ай бұрын

That was an incredible test, as usual I learned a ton about recovery ropes. I have used recovery straps in the past, and always wondered how these things would actually hold up. Fantastic job! Thank You.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Mr.A.1776 10 ай бұрын

Project Farm always goes above and beyond…. Never stops amusing me with every new test. I said it before and I’ll say it every time. Best KZfaq channel.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@GatvolFourie 11 ай бұрын

Let's all take a moment to think about the amount of time , money and effort this guy puts into a test . Not to mention Cousin Eddies beer tab .... Great job as always , thanks Todd !

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@eugenetswong 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm I agree with Trekkers. The amount of time it takes to run over 177 tests is massive. Thank you.

@jrrarglblarg9241 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are like listening to someone read a spreadsheet they’re very excited about. No, really, that’s a compliment. I always enjoy them and your tests are always very thorough.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@texicon 11 ай бұрын

Ha ha!!!! That’s true!

@pseudocoder78 11 ай бұрын

Underrated comment here!

@Haruki_Aikawa 11 ай бұрын

Same! There’s so much honest data! I love it

@mezmerizer0266 11 ай бұрын

It's a QCQA dream.

@jonw7760 10 ай бұрын

absolutely love the ch man and how you use such great common sense techniques in your approach to setting up the tests and how ya compensate very fairly when certain items cant stack up

@jhpfmj 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely appreciate all of these videos. They have helped me make decisions on several purchases. I don't think I'll need a kinetic recovery rope but I'm going to watch it anyway

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ericcox6764 11 ай бұрын

I’m with you Todd. I absolutely love Matt’s Off Road Recovery. Good wholesome, down to earth. entertainment. Thank you so much for all of the effort that you put into these amazing tests. You've certainly helped thousands of people all over the world.

@Thirdbase9 11 ай бұрын

I watch Ron Pratt who operates out of Cape Girardeau Missouri. He also uses the Yankum rope.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@JH-tc3yu 11 ай бұрын

Wholesome? He literally committed insurance fraud

@Idontrunntoofast 11 ай бұрын

@@JH-tc3yu do you have a source for that? Forgive me for not just taking a rando's word as truth.

@RealJeep 11 ай бұрын

If Matt's so wholesome then why did he plead no contest to insurance fraud?

@_BAD_MERC_ 11 ай бұрын

This test was NECESSARY and incredible. You have saved time, trouble, possible damage, or injury. I watch Matt's channel and love his recovery techniques. I would love to see a test of tire dressings and coatings.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@fuzzyturtlez8994 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm If you do decide to do this test I would really like for you to test AMMO NYC products. He's a car detailing channel and I love his content. Would love to see how his stuff holds up against less expensive brands.

@markimusprime3 11 ай бұрын

The rhino usa is made in china😊

@wantsanewvehicle 11 ай бұрын

Second this!

@bravotwozero8119 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm If you do the tire dressing comparison, be sure to test for driving on a dusty road to see how bad the dust sticks to the tire with the coating!

@Pit-Boss1977 6 ай бұрын

You create outstanding content time after time. You really help all of us regular Joe working men pick the very best products for the money. Thank you for your time and your effort.

@ProjectFarm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@lainiewalker3171 10 ай бұрын

This channel keeps me coming back. I never get tired of these reviews! Great content and valuable info! Thank you Project Farm!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@askme2469 11 ай бұрын

Anyone else love this channel so much you watch product reviews for things you have zero need to have?

@pfwag 11 ай бұрын

And wish I had.

@NewExperienceExplorer 11 ай бұрын

@@pfwag oh boy do we all :D

@loopy4517 11 ай бұрын

Everything I have is zero need to have. I need to know if it's going to hold up and be safe.😄

@spamdump4459 11 ай бұрын

Of course! If I know I'm not going to buy something, I make sure to check the Project Farm review so I don't not buy the wrong one.

@ronn4238 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely 😂

@TexasStormChaser 11 ай бұрын

I've been to the Bubba Rope factory in Orlando, FL. It's a side project of Certified Slings, a construction crane sling company. Very good product made and tested right in house in Florida.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@rickgames634 11 ай бұрын

Just the name Bubba rope is enough for me. But now it's a genuine great product!

@remi009340 11 ай бұрын

Cheers from Quebec Canada, all of my buddies use the Bubba rope!

@BeautifulAngelBlossom 11 ай бұрын

there reason not to buy it .

@larrybe2900 11 ай бұрын

There was an independent lab that tested the breaking point of a Yankum Rope. A piece of the machine broke before the rope did at 80k lbs. I don't recall the diameter.

@Blackneck1994 11 ай бұрын

That Sgt Knots rope is incredible value, I ordered a 7/8” rope after watching this. I currently carry a big VooDoo 1 1/4” rope in my truck, but so far it’s been overkill for anything I’ve needed it for. Absolutely great rope, but I’ve been wanting to try a lighter one with a smaller footprint and I feel like for $60ish after tax, I can’t hardly go wrong. Thanks for the video!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome !

@fshalor738 11 ай бұрын

Yup. I'm getting myself a bubba and a sgt knot for "early Christmas". Had to pull someone out of a nasty and unsafe situation without my usual chain and a large strap. They ran over my strap and toasted it. I don't want to do that with a $300 piece of string I'll use once a year. (Fwiw, dead pulling a minivan with a blown transmission up a hill. The electronics fried, and not only were they unable to put the thing in park, they were stuck in drive, were unable to activate the parking brake (electronic) nor start the engine. I pulled the sparkplugs and made a go at it. )

@roadrashr6 11 ай бұрын

For the value why wouldn’t anyone go just go with the sgt rope.

@TheSlothJK 10 ай бұрын

I feel better about the 1 inch Sgt Knot rope I purchased about a year ago 👍🏽

@johnmadsen37 10 ай бұрын

Yes. These 1” plus ropes are cheaper and always in stock because they don’t stretch unless you’re pulling tractors with tractors. 3/4 is the absolute best up to a full size truck. It takes weight to stretch these, otherwise it’s a soft tow strap. Which is still better. But you need a lot of stretch to work how it’s designed and work the best way - least hard jerking motion, decent stretch back pulling the towing vehicle backwards for another attempt or of course pulling the target forward. The large ropes do nothing.

@olsonspeed 4 ай бұрын

You are providing a valuable service for DIYers, Many thanks for your excellent work.

@zachbartron2271 11 ай бұрын

The fact that you make every video based on viewer suggestions says so much about you as a content creator. Ive never seen another youtuber who cared so much about their viewers. You’re amazing. 😄

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kyleoconnor9035 8 ай бұрын

I second his comment. Your enthusiasm and intellect is addictive! @@ProjectFarm

@robsdeviceunknown 7 ай бұрын

Not all. I have watched every video he has done for years and sometimes he picks products that are so odd no one really cares lol

@zachbartron2271 7 ай бұрын

@@robsdeviceunknownI suppose not every single video is but most are. And I mean, pretty much all of his videos get decent views so there must be some interest in the videos that aren’t viewer suggested. I honestly think todd could make watching paint dry interesting. Lol

@robsdeviceunknown 7 ай бұрын

Well sure, in a pure sense. Everything he tests has a demand or it would not be a product.@@zachbartron2271

@papaburf7275 11 ай бұрын

All I can say is WOW, what a crew! It used to be just you by yourself but now cousin Eddie keeps a keen eye on all the quality assurance. Major upgrade to the channel and the testing protocols with Eddie on the job. Thanks so much for all your energy putting these tests together.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@gg-gn3re 11 ай бұрын

eddie been around for years

@SynMOTO 11 ай бұрын

I was waiting for a video like this for so long! Much appreciated! Been trying to build an overlander and the winch test video has already helped me choose which products to go with!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ex8280 8 ай бұрын

This channel is educating me so much about normal everyday things you need. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

@abdulahmohamed3699 11 ай бұрын

This is the only review channel i ever watch because he actually puts effort into his videos, and they are very fun to watch. Great job 👌♥️

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@EclecticBuddha 11 ай бұрын

The only other person I trust is Will Prowse with solar equipment, batteries, etc. Always a thorough teardown and evaluation of whether something is a value for the money or not. Really great website with recommendations too. Oh, and Torque Test Channel. That's it. The whole internet and there's three guys who are credible.

@SomeGuysGarage 11 ай бұрын

@@EclecticBuddha TTC for sure, they are definitely my go to for power tools.

@jeanangelo98 11 ай бұрын

I could watch and listen to stuff for HOURS. This stuff is so dense and filled with information, thank you! 🥳

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davesstillhere 11 ай бұрын

I can just imagine his neighbors watching him back up and pull against a tree over and over again lol. Excellent review, as always! No stone left unturned, all available information considered and shown.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jessemullins8144 10 ай бұрын

This man is a National Treasure

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tduffdesign 11 ай бұрын

Been a subscriber since 12k and knew this channel was going to blow up. Great job as always and thanks for the honest and straightforward reviews.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@retrocompaq5212 11 ай бұрын

man i never realised how many subs he has lol im here since the seafoam vid i used for my car

@pat30185 11 ай бұрын

After watching this video it's evident that sometimes we need camera angles from Eddie's point of view. Another great video as always!

@Fir3Chi3f 10 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your work as a point of reference and your enthusiasm makes for a more entertaining delivery of content. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@jasonberger8340 8 ай бұрын

Wasn’t sure where to offer an idea but a SPOT WELD DRILL BIT comparison would be great. Theres bunch of different kinds I’m sure people would really appreciate that one. Thanks for all your great work.

@eh2341 11 ай бұрын

We enjoy all the tests, but this one was WAY entertaining 😂

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@htownblue11 11 ай бұрын

Cousin Eddie really throws himself into his work. Example for us all.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Good Point!

@jtsholtod.79 11 ай бұрын

Meh, I don't think he had to stretch himself too far this time 😉

@thebagnechannel3183 11 ай бұрын

He also has cousin Brenda, but he doesn’t show her off on KZfaq. She’s inflatable.

@scubbarookie 11 ай бұрын

Very impressive! The Smitty built & Yankum ropes are great contenders; however, my favorite is by far the Bubba Rope! Thank you for this test!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@cbiderman 10 ай бұрын

Love the videos and your approach to testing. Ideas for future videos - Grease guns (easiest to use!), standing air compressors, garage door openers, retractable air/water/electrical hoses. Thank you for the channel and considering my suggestons.

@claytongreen9630 5 ай бұрын

Garage door opener for 10 or 12ft doors would be awesome. Don't know if it's worth buying the traditional or the wall mount.

@jackphilp7057 11 ай бұрын

A test I think you may have missed is sand and dirt ingress. As a climber, we worry that as ropes get pulled through dirt and muck that it will get it under their sheath, which can significantly weaken the ropes over time. I think this would be a big factor for Matt especially since pretty much all their recovery operations are done in sand, sandstone or mud.

@Rokomarn 11 ай бұрын

It's obvious that you're a matt fan and don't mind paying for the name but making excuses for his product is just sad

@jackphilp7057 11 ай бұрын

@@Rokomarn I don't watch his channel, it was just a thought.

@notablediscomfort 11 ай бұрын

that sounds like a problem a whole other company could cash in on solving. like a rubberized or otherwise waterproofed sleeve for the rope.

@nateeckert6451 11 ай бұрын

I can only speak for the bubba rope with personal use, my location for off-roading is beach and mud. The bubba rope is a beast, it holds up fine if you rinse and dry the rope after use. we did break one bubba rope however it was from user error, the rope is only good for maybe 3-4 back to back good pulls then you have to wait maybe 10 minutes to let the rope strands cool off other wise you risk snapping it. I've had mine for 6+ years and it has been used and abused

@jackphilp7057 11 ай бұрын

@@notablediscomfort In climbing we have a lot of "waterproof ropes" for underground or wet environments (ice climbing is a good example), and a lot of times these coatings swing both ways. A rubberized coating can hold in moisture which weakens the rope, especially dynamic ropes under load. A waterproof coating works better but wears off over time and usually means an earlier retirement for the rope. I guess this could carry into another test, I'd like to see how the ropes fair for being left in a truck bed exposed to light and moisture. That's where I'm sure a lot of people leave them so it'd be a good test.

@michaelostrom-xm4zy 11 ай бұрын

I’ve had the 1” kinetic rope from Yankum for almost 2 years and it’s held up fantastic. I’ve pulled trucks and tractors out of mud, to pulling vehicles out of snow berms in the winter with my F250. With the added energy generated from the rope, I can pull just about any vehicle or utility sized tractor out of danger. The dipped soft shackles from Yankum are insanely strong and durable

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@garyganser2451 11 ай бұрын

Most of what I would pull out would be lighter (CJ, YJ, TJ). Would the 1" ropes be too heavy for me do beneficial from the elastic aspect of these ropes?

@michaelalcocer6778 11 ай бұрын

@@garyganser2451I am curious about this as well. Is there a minimum weight you want to pull with a given rope size? I have the 1" yankum with my F250 but am mostly pulling out similar vehicles. I love my rope.

@DRV-mt5dd 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have commented before, and will again now that you by yourself seem to easily provide more real world value to consumers than CR does with a huge crew of people. Amazing.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@BucksBe 11 ай бұрын

Man, I love your videos!! 😂 I can't click "like" fast enough! Thanks for always being so entertaining and informative. Before I buy any tool, I'm always checking to see if you've done a review.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are wecome!

@MrMisterDerp 11 ай бұрын

Would love to see a video on multimeters, I’ve had many over the years and have had quite the variance in quality and accuracy across brands. Klein, fieldpiece, Milwaukee, fluke, south wire, UEi, and harbor freight all come to mind

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@LTVoyager 11 ай бұрын

Simple. Buy Fluke and rest easy.

@ruikazane5123 11 ай бұрын

You also have UNI-T, Sanwa, Hioki, Brymen then cheaper Chinese stuff like ANENG

@shanebradford9338 11 ай бұрын

Fluke

@damon20r 11 ай бұрын

@@LTVoyager I don't think you understand the whole point of this channel. 🙄

@my31and37 11 ай бұрын

Its apparent how much thought and planning you put into these tests. Thanks for the work you do!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@ernestshipman411 11 ай бұрын

Thank you again. Not being in the recovery business or an engineer, I didn’t understand much of the science behind the testing. As a man who plows occasionally, maybe once every 3-4 years I get my truck stuck and need my tractor to pull it out. Looks like the Sgt. Knots is all I’ll need…

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@jasonh4167 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your testing, I’ve been waiting for this on for a while and am grateful for the data. 👍

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@BarrettGreg 11 ай бұрын

im part of a offroad group here in Houston that helps people when they are stuck or stranded this was some great info to help that group. I also posted your winch test into that same group. Love all these test at this point i dont buy a single tool unless i come see what your test results are first. Thanks for all you do.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@Steven-gv1ke 11 ай бұрын

I used to run an off-road recovery company in Houston about 5 years ago, until y'all started doing it for free. I charged literally half of what any wrecker was willing to pull anyone out for. I don't know if you are a part of the same group, but my first experience with this Houston off-road recovery group was a rich boy with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that his parents bought him. He was tearing up a $60,000 Jeep like it was no big deal. I have over 25 years of off-road experience, and I have never damaged a customer's vehicle in the multiple hundreds of vehicles I have pulled out. It was very obvious this young man didn't know much about off-road recovery. For starters he brought a chain and hooked it to these people's vehicle, as they chose to go with him since he was willing to do it for free. I stood back and watched him rip off their front bumper. The repairs for that alone we're going to cost more than I was going to charge them. He eventually got them out, but only after damaging multiple things with that chain and yanking on them. I've pulled out $150k Mercedes G Wagons and not put a scratch on them. You get what you pay for. I've also pulled out heavy construction machines, and 18 wheelers, with my tiny truck when large groups of people told me it was impossible with my setup. There is science that goes into this to do a safe recovery that doesn't harm any property.

@turdferguson2863 11 ай бұрын

There's always someone willing to undercut the competition, and as they say _good work ain't cheap, and cheap work ain't good._

@Steven-gv1ke 11 ай бұрын

@@turdferguson2863 yup. I had to replace literally all the bushings and bearings within a few years after starting that business. I used to be a mechanic so I did the labor myself and just the parts were a few thousand dollars. People who do this for "free" don't realize what damage they are doing to their vehicles, at least not until years later. I use a 4x4 I bought 13 years ago for $8,000. So I don't mind beating it up a little as it's not my primary vehicle. I had a low price guarantee, basically whatever was the lowest price somebody could find a professional wrecker to pull them out for, I did it for half of that. I didn't make a ton of money at it, and after all the repairs I had to do a few years later, plus the fuel that I used and my time, I probably only broke even. I really did it to help people more so because I thought the prices that these professional wreckers were charging were ridiculous. However I don't have parents to pay for my bills so I can't afford to do it for free like many of these younger people. I've just seen a lot of them damage their vehicles and the customers vehicle because they don't have the right equipment and experience. I will say during hurricane Harvey, I rescued over 100 people for free. Many spots were too shallow for boats, but too deep for most vehicles or people to walk through strong currents. I loaded up as many people in the bed as I could and made many trips driving them and their kids to safety.

@denttech2515 10 ай бұрын

@Steven-gv1ke "if you think it's expensive hiring a professional, try hiring an amateur." Best way I've ever heard it put

@seanmcpat 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for testing these! I suggested a little while back to test more off-road stuff and you’ve delivered! Thank you for all you do, and the trust you instill in all of us. I would love more tool reviews btw! Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to test more off road stuff if there's enough interest. Thanks again for suggesting this!!

@jake-mv5oi 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarmthere is. It's hard to find head to head comparisons of off-road gear.

@aneyesky 4 ай бұрын

I would love to hear Matt’s take on this test. I would imagine it’s more than numbers, but also feel and what Matt is used to in each pull, consistency as well. Thanks for doing this.

@TobyCostaRica 4 ай бұрын

Yeah because for the casual user it looks like a rope is a rope. I noticed the Sgt Knots is no longer in stock 😀.

@alexv4434 11 ай бұрын

This channel is the best, thank you Project Farm for real non biased reviews/tests. Have you tested any RFID blocking products yet? Wallets, cards, etc.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@alwaaseem007 11 ай бұрын

Your channel is truly deserving of support and I want to express my gratitude for the time, effort, thoroughness, and sacrifice that you have put into it. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@rondogwil 11 ай бұрын

Buying some merch from him is a great way to support, and you get to wear it around to promote also.

@chriswatson7488 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a welding helmet test to see if the cheap helmets have the same reaction time as the bigger brands. After all, eye safety is paramount!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@markshort9098 11 ай бұрын

The lenses still protect the eyes against uv damage regardless of if they are darkened or not, the speed they darken only affects user comfort

@chriswatson7488 11 ай бұрын

@@markshort9098 Still worth testing though

@markshort9098 11 ай бұрын

@@chriswatson7488 The only way to test them is to wear them and weld for 10 hours straight and rate how sore your eyes are at the end of the day.. the cheap helmets can leave you with sore eyes after a long day while a 300 dollar helmet shouldn’t leave you with sore eyes, it’s completely subjective and varies person to person.. for me, both of my helmets are mid price range ones and they don’t give me sore eyes but other people are more sensitive and need to buy the top of the line helmets to avoid sore eyes.. the best helmet depends on who’s wearing it and how much welding they need to do in a day

@paulcondie2520 11 ай бұрын

Same! I only weld when I need to. I have the cheap HF welding helmet with the flames. Always wandered if I should've spent more and am I hurting my eyes.

@stephenlewis8143 11 ай бұрын

Recovery Ropes: Thanks for your detailed & thorough review, very informative. To those that have not used these ropes, the weight and volume of a 20 vs. 30 ft. line is significant. The ropes get notoriety through word of mouth & of course promotion. A few years back the 30 ft. red 3/4 or 7/8 (tight weave) line sold by Yankum & Factor 55 was the same rope; I was told the ropes came from Texas and were made in X. In my view they are excellent lines. I've tried them along with the Bubba, and the Voodoo in 20 ft.. Most recently I use the Voodoo 3/4 & 7/8 (buy when on sale). I have never seen or tried the St. Knots rope - never heard of it until this video. Used in combo with soft shackles or metal catch points (if needed) they are a quick and efficient way to make "pulls". I've used 2 ropes at 40 ft. &/or one rope doubled at 10 ft. On long pulls they can be used in tandem with a winch (that might be at a 2/1 advantage).

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@1stAxelKain 11 ай бұрын

excellent content and overall testing!! I do want to note when pulling the camper from the bank, the shackle should have been turned 90 degrees, to pivot toward the towing vehicle. in a vertical position, it puts the angle strain on the pin, and can cause damage/breakage.

@Cwayne1989 11 ай бұрын

Forget the ropes, I'm more impressed that suburbans transmission is original with 300,000+ miles. Now that's impressive. Great content as always PF!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I keep the transmission fluid fresh and it's made a huge difference!!

@onthelake9554 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm The main piece that breaks in 4l60e is the Sun Shell , it doesn't care about fluid . Some are strong some are not the splines strip out of them .

@Cwayne1989 11 ай бұрын

@@onthelake9554 yeah many people don't wait long enough when switching from reverse to drive and when backing up and try to move before the switch has fully happened and bust em that way

@burntnougat5341 11 ай бұрын

The infamous 4l60e lol

@lawnboy81SMS 11 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarmAnd I’m sure you’ve made sure to thoroughly test the various transmission fluids to know which one is best for your application! 😉

@r3d-1truth17 11 ай бұрын

Awesome collaboration!! You have an ability to keep me and probably many other looking forward to anything you post! You have a resonance like a passionate teacher- keep up your great work & thanks

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@peterparsons7141 9 ай бұрын

I hope you had some fun making the video, it was entertaining to watch. Nice to know that most of the ropes seem to work, so all the young drivers in the family will be getting one as gifts. Did you test automotive boost cables yet ?

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@KaizuoSilva 10 ай бұрын

I like you test yotuber stuff with the same standrds, I do like the fast paced but not oversimplified explanations and stuff. you vids are a good watch.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@williamdevenney2968 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see a comparison of all of these ultrasonic cleaners now more available and popular!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@julianauer225 11 ай бұрын

I'll second that! Been using an Elma for many Years now to clean and desinfect tools, injectors and fine mechanics, spectacles, watches and jewellery. However I would love to see how the more affordable ones compare. Would also be good to look at different cleaning agents.

@Ahto42 11 ай бұрын

Yup, for jewely i have used a cheap chinese one. Works great.

@joblessalex 11 ай бұрын

Same. I feel like mine just straight up suck.

@scottm5191 11 ай бұрын

Third'd

@stephk5255 11 ай бұрын

I think everyone can relate to having a cousin Eddie! This is great timing because when fall rolls around, it's hard to find a decent recovery rope. Thanks, Todd!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@insaneTrout 9 ай бұрын

300k is by far the most impressive feat of this vid. My uncle had a Tahoe that same model style and his transmission left the chat at around 205k miles. I was talking to a buddy that worked for GM and he said he was impressed it even made it that far because they typically leave the chat a lot sooner. So congratulations on that.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@larryalexander4833 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the work you provide. And the winch test was great. A winch rope test would be good one to see.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@michaelmartin2276 11 ай бұрын

Wow, the time and commitment you put into these videos is off the charts amazing ! Thank you.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@orangetruckman 11 ай бұрын

I’d really enjoy “seeing” a face shield showdown. I know you’ve got safety glasses, but I didn’t see a face shield for stuff like grinding metal. If you’d be able to work some magic with that, I’m sure many of us would appreciate it. Thank you for all the great videos and incredible effort you put into product testing!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@connorharris9385 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I would love to see you test different off-road tires with each other. The tests might include durability, puncture resistance, how easy they lose bead seal (at what psi) on a standard steel wheel, tread design for what type of off-road application, and how well they work in a mud pit or going up/through an obstacle. I love watching a high quality review channel that does a thorough job! Hope to see you in the off-road games!

@ProjectFarm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion. Hope to see you also in the of-road games!

@kentuckywaves 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the excellent product testing! Can you do one on insulation? Like moisture retention and heat/cold resistance of fiberglass vs spray on for the attic or crawl space? Just an idea, thanks again!

@cap2c484 11 ай бұрын

You've always had the absolute best testing of any channel out there and now you're becoming genuinely hilarious as well. Love it!!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Damndru 11 ай бұрын

Another winner of a video, Todd. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to unbiased reviews.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, my pleasure!

@mitchrichardson744 9 ай бұрын

Impressive review! You are always so thorough.

@brandonrupp5880 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your sata centered testing. No BS just results.

@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@EthosAtheos 11 ай бұрын

I'm encouraged by how well the budget ropes held up in your testing. The thing about the Bubba and Yankum ropes is we know from other channels. They will hold up to many more uses than an average off roader would put them through.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@davidschlarp1606 11 ай бұрын

I agree. 99% of people would never use one more than a handful of times.

@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS 11 ай бұрын

Made in the U.S.A, used to mean something ....It still dose to a few

@pauliej4208 11 ай бұрын

@@REV-TORQE-MOTORSPORTS Agreed. I would much rather give up a few extra pesos to bolster our own economy.

@Evadingmoto 11 ай бұрын

@@pauliej4208haha

@wowguy3562 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad cousin Eddy was there to keep you honest, that is how you keep your reviews unbiased, good job!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@batmanbatman5027 17 күн бұрын

Man you do a great job comparing this stuff you've allready saved me alot of testing myself I really appreciate you and I mean that your a very intelligent man God Bless You.

@ProjectFarm 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@batmanbatman5027 17 күн бұрын

@ProjectFarm Your Welcome Brother.

@gregkimura5906 11 ай бұрын

I was starting to get worried about one of the ropes breaking! At 7K lbs, that's a lot of pressure if it broke! Cool test. I've never heard of a Recovery Rope, but now I have. As always, great test!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Mike-01234 9 ай бұрын

They work well just don't ever use a ball hitch for a trailer to pull from. Year or two ago guy tried to pull a pickup out of the mud with a tow strap. He put the loop end around the ball of a trailer hitch. The ball broke off and went flying into truck that was stuck killed the driver. Kind of a freak accident but lot of other factors involved like putting too much shock load on the pull something to think about. People say don't ever use a ball but when put a lot of shock load on it anything can break send things flying.

@pdxbk 11 ай бұрын

I'm happy to see your sense of humor shining through more and more. Seriousness can have a break every now and again.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Dicer328 11 ай бұрын

Can't say enough about the good work that cousin Eddy does. True Internet leged!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@shawnh4587 10 ай бұрын

Here's an idea could you do a video on silicone and caulk for interior and exterior? Love your videos and the great content you continue to put out here.

@RobertWCrouch 11 ай бұрын

I think we all have a Cousin Eddie in our family, though I can’t say mine ever drove an RV into a pond…yet. Good thing he has you for support! Can’t imagine what Christmas dinner is like at the PF household with him.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

lol

@danielhurst8863 11 ай бұрын

Honestly, I'm shocked at how well that $50 rope performed. It's in a completely different price category, but was competitive. This means, those who will rarely if ever actually need such a recovery device, can afford to have one in their vehicle, just in case.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@brucecooley4170 8 ай бұрын

I agree, the fact that for $50 you can carry a serviceable rope that is not total junk and did not break is amazing. Its like a bicycle ,the $1000 one will still get you home vs $5000, just not as refine d.

@michaelcschmitt 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree, most of us only need that $50 rope. I may or may not ever get used? Maybe the recovery guys need the best but don’t forget they write it all off.

@Throefly 11 ай бұрын

Great analysis. Really shows what folks need to know to make an informed decision when making a purchase.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@fatallyfastvidz7190 7 ай бұрын

Every important product i buy i always check Project Farm first! Your awesome!

@ProjectFarm 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gian-lucbrasseur207 6 ай бұрын

You absolutely deserve the 3 million subscribers. Love your videos! Keep doing your thing 👍

@ProjectFarm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@Inisfad 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad that Cousin Eddie is wearing his life jacket during some of these tests. Very sensible, even though it appears he’s wearing it as a hat for some of the tests!!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@StanErvin-yo9vl 11 ай бұрын

🤠

@utrak 11 ай бұрын

better safe than sorry!

@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz 10 ай бұрын

You can tell by the response(s) that Todd rarely reads the comments. The "life jacket" is a weighted cover you throw over your line in case it snaps to dampen the whiplash.

@SonicBoone56 9 ай бұрын

@@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz can't blame him when he gets tens of thousands of comments per video.

@user-ey6qd5pe1j 11 ай бұрын

Shout out for cousin Eddie's courage.. Hands down best reviewer on the internet. No BS just results.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CurtEdwards86 4 ай бұрын

Apparently I’m late to the game because this is the first time I’ve seen a kinetic rope in action. These things are impressive. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice of your suburban! Your videos never let us down 🍻

@ProjectFarm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@kubotalife3636 11 ай бұрын

You're videos are so much fun to watch and very important to so many of us! Keep up the great work sir

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@rjthomasindyusa 11 ай бұрын

Until now.... I never thought of the unintentional consiquences for some folks due to the results of these videos. Great video....... thank you for your hard work!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@dperreno 8 ай бұрын

I didn't even know what a recovery rope was, but now I know all sorts of good information about them in case I ever need to pull a Farmabago out of a pond! Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@urgentcareguy3 5 ай бұрын

First, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm for what you do. No doubt others do as well. I wanted to share with you some concerns that I have. The issue is the kinetic force on a hitch. There have been a number of deaths recently related to this. The force can build enough to shatter a ball hitch and that hitch can become a lethal projectile. So proper attachment to the stuck vehicle is very important. Open to your thoughts.

@javiercastro4561 11 ай бұрын

2 of my favorite KZfaq channels . Thanks for all your hard work

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@alexaeromech 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting, I’m curious to see if Matt has a response. Also you just can’t buy brake clean that works like it used to. Would love to see a video comparing various parts store brand brake clean, to the more expensive brands like CRC

@zippy753 11 ай бұрын

He won't, it's all marketing.

@daveonezero6258 8 ай бұрын

@@zippy753 I mean its more a personal connection to Yankum. Yes marketing but more importantly networking. They are probably really friends.

@berryae74 10 ай бұрын

This is such a great channel, I always check here before I buy anything to see if you've tested it. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@jasonr7968 3 ай бұрын

1: thanks for packing a lot of information into a compact video and not wasting anyone's time. Seriously appreciated 2: Suburban is awesome 3: Merry Christmas, Shitter was full!

@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@alexross4062 11 ай бұрын

Can always count on you for amazing testing! Great results, thank you!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@TristinHaas 11 ай бұрын

I love all of your videos and have personally used a lot of your results to determine what tools and items to purchase. You are doing a great service to the consumers of these items. I personally would love to see a video about laser levels. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@garrettbushman 10 ай бұрын

Nice video. :) I would like to see a comparison between drilled/slotted brake rotors vs regular rotors. :D

@TheG60528XiJinPing 8 ай бұрын

Drilled rotors are old bad technology. Slotted is what you want.

@Nick-wn5ng 8 ай бұрын

As always entertaining and well thought out testing procedures!

@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kstricl 11 ай бұрын

Just remember, Yankum not only is made in the USA, but Alan tests them by rolling his own rig! If you aren't set on that aspect, that Bubba looks like the way to go.

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@benjaminwaddington5292 11 ай бұрын

True, he's rolled it at least twice on camera 😂

@Back_door_bandit_98 11 ай бұрын

The sgt knots rope for 50 bucks is the best overall deal you could buy multiple ones for what the others cost and they perform pretty good.

@pauliej4208 11 ай бұрын

@@Back_door_bandit_98 And support ChiCom manufacturing? No way, José. If you're not an ROC citizen, then you're directly contributing to the decline of your own economy. Spend a bit more for the sake of the general welfare.

@tilled6695 11 ай бұрын

yankum is marking it up over 400% which is just insane that you guys are defending that type of nonsense. Its a great rope, but the dude is shafting alot of people by making it seem like his rope is super premium when the reality showed it was mediocre at best but because of Matt, every idiot loves them.