Ladder Chains

Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 18:35

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basecamp15

Got myself a set of second hand Ladder Chains for $75 the other day. Guess I don't have to fork out 2k now for the ARB Air Locker!

An 'expert' at OL reckoned they are generally better than Diamond Chains. Anybody got any input on this? I will not be going near snow....ever.

I was quoted a ball park figure of around $300 for a pair so a full set for $75 is pretty good I think.

Cheers Mark

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 19:15

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 19:15

What are they going to be used for if your not going near snow?

And yea ya got a bargain there!!!!

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Reply By: basecamp15 - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 19:30

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 19:30

The CREB Track..... and maybe some big mud puddles :)

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 20:42

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2003 at 20:42

bigger tires

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Reply By: desert - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 09:50

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 09:50

Nah, chains are the go, you did good!

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Reply By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 17:37

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 17:37

There have been many times I would have been stuck in the CREB track without my chains. They are an essential part of my recovery equipment. Cheers RobCairns Offroad Training & Tours

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Follow Up By: basecamp15 - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 19:47

Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 19:47

Thanks Rob, that's why I got them, heading up the track pretty soon (1st time). I'll pop in and see you some time. Cheers.

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Reply By: andy - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 20:25

Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 20:25

Ladders have saved me from getting bogged in mud a heap of times. They dig in really well and get a lot of bite. Usually the diamond chains have much smaller links and dont get as much grab. The advantage of diamonds is that they stop most sideways slip on icy and snowy bitumen. I am not sure if they do the same in mud. I have never put them on in mud. Ladders are not as good in the snow as yo do tend to get a bit of sideways slip. Modern Diamond chains are being made with really easy connectors that do up quickly so you spend little time on your knees in the mud and snow. Ladders can take a little stuffing around in the wet and cold. For mud I use ladders first and in snow Diamond. Andy

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