Question 1

Please answer only if you actually know... what is the material of construction of this strap?     thanks....

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After  close examination, I could not find a label identifying the material used in its production.  It appears to be a very thick nylon and is label as 30,000 lb load limit.  It does appear to be well built but I have not used it yet.

Question 2

Where is this made?

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Tag on my says china

Question 3

Can this be attached to 2 tow hooks on a vehicle and just winch the center of the strap?

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Besides being bought as a 'tree-saver', I intend to use it as a "BRIDLE" for exactly the reason you ask.  Being rated at a higher strength number, it should be robust enough to withstand that intended use.  Most tow-hooks are rated up to 10,000 lbs(3/4-1 ton trucks) and dividing the shock load between 2 of them just makes sense from a safety factor,  when trying to extract heavy pickup trucks, or lighter vehicles from heavy mud. For the price, even if it only lasts a few times using as a BRIDLE, this strap is a bargain.  As a tree strap, it should last a long time. I prefer to use a web strap first in this configuration, then a heavy looped rigging cable(1/2 inch), then a chain last. To answer your question as a 'winch-point', the shock-loading should be below the stress point of breaking.  using as a bridle with a "tow strap", not a recovery strap or rope would put more....stress....on it, but also would be below it's ultimate breaking point.As another person posted, putting a winch hook in the middle of the bridle, would be the weakest point,  Attaching a tow strap at this point, THEN a hook to the looped tow strap end, would decrease any weak point on the bridle,  The winch hook would only attach  in the straps covered and reinforced loop.

Question 4

Which to buy for emergency recovery & tow? The 10k model isn't enough to tow my 6K lb vehicle and w the 30K model, my 10K rated hitch would break 1st

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Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. The answer is obvious. 30k

ASIN	B00Z8R7T3Q
Best Sellers Rank	#8,894 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #14 in Tow Straps
Brand Name	TGL
Color	Yellow
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Truck
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,572)
Fastener Type	Polyester
Hardware Material	Polyester
Item Dimensions L x W	96"L x 3"W
Item Highlight	Tree saver strap, heavy duty tow strap, winch pull strap, heavy duty short tow strap, snatch block strap
Item Weight	1.9 pounds
Load Capacity	30000 Pound
Manufacturer	TGL
Manufacturer Part Number	3-8TS
Material Type	Polyester
Model Number	3-8TS
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	1
Size	3 inch, 8 foot
Tensile Strength	30000 pounds
UPC	802991665080
Unit Count	1 Count

TGL Tree Saver Strap, Tow Strap Heavy Duty, Winch Strap, Tree Straps

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