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Synthetic Rigging Don’t #3 – Stop Connecting This to Your Round Sling – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Synthetic Rigging Don’t #3: Stop Connecting This to Your Round Sling This setup right here? It looks right—but it’s not. In the world of towing and recovery, small rigging decisions can make a big impact. Today’s Tailgate Talk focuses on a common setup mistake we see in the field: connecting a soft…
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Synthetic Rigging Don’t #2 – Don’t Create a Pinch Point – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Synthetic Rigging Don’t #2: Don’t Create a Pinch Point Running chain through a synthetic sling eye might seem like a simple connection—but it’s one that can quietly damage your rigging. It’s something we still see happen in the field more than it should. And it’s exactly why it’s part of our ongoing…
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Synthetic Rigging Don’t #1 — Start Centered – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Synthetic Rigging Don’t #1: Don’t Let the Sling Find its Position Under Load Welcome back to Bailey’s Tailgate Talk — where real recovery conversations happen the same way they do at the back of the truck. In this first entry of our Synthetic Rigging “Don’ts” series, we’re tackling a misunderstanding we…
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Synthetics Isn’t a material, it’s a Category – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Synthetics Isn’t a Material, it’s a Category One of the most common phrases we hear in recovery conversations is, “synthetic is synthetic.” It sounds simple, but it’s also one of the biggest misunderstandings in modern rigging. The truth is, synthetic rigging isn’t a single thing — it’s a category made up of…
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Stop Choking Everything (And Start Building Better Pulls) – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Stop Choking Everything (And Start Building Better Pulls) Let’s talk about something we see all the time in the field. Some folks would choke a sling around a mailbox if it had a recovery point. And honestly? We get it. Choking feels quick. Feels secure. Feels like the “safe” move. But here’s…
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Why Smart Operators Are Switching to Synthetic 2 Ways – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Why Smart Operators Are Switching to Synthetic 2 Ways The Reality of Today’s Recovery Work Long days, tough recoveries, and demanding calls — operators know the job doesn’t cut you any slack. And when your body already takes enough of a beating, the last thing you need is heavy, outdated gear making…
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Where Will You Put Synthetics to Work Next? – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Where Will You Put Synthetics to Work Next? How Many Lifts Do Your Back and Knees Have Left in ’Em? Every tower knows the feeling — crawling under a truck with a half‑inch steel safety chain isn’t easy on the body. The weight, the twists, the scratches — it all adds up.…
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We Carry the Chains: Awareness That Doesn’t End in October – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk – We Carry the Chains: Awareness That Doesn’t End in October Earlier this month, The Bailey’s attended the Wall of the Fallen ceremony in Chattanooga, Tennessee — an annual event honoring towing operators who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year, 19 new names were added to the…
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Heavy Operators, Are You Using the Right Construction Cable? – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Heavy Operators, Are You Using the Right Construction Cable? Ever just needed a heavy-duty winch line, asked for the diameter and length but didn’t specify the specific makeup? Chances are, you didn’t get the right winch line intended for your wrecker. Not choosing the correct winch line can compromise the Working Load…
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Smarter Rigging with Synthetics – Understanding Pressure, Load & Ratings Update – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Smarter Rigging with Synthetics – Understanding Pressure, Load & Ratings Update Synthetics are showing up everywhere in the towing industry. Ten years ago, most folks only trusted them in marine or mining. Now, they’re being used for towing, recovery, and lifting — the toughest jobs where nothing is ever in a…
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