WHAT’S HAPPENING
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…
Shortening Chains: Fire-Rescue Proven, Towing Approved – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk – Shortening Chains: Fire-Rescue Proven, Towing Approved When it comes to recovery work—whether it’s towing, heavy-duty hauling, or fire and rescue—having the right tools on hand makes all the difference. One tool that often gets overlooked is the shortening chain, sometimes called a sister chain. It’s a small, simple piece of gear,…
Apples to Apples with Synthetic Slings – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Apples to Apples with Synthetic Slings Let’s talk apples to apples. More synthetic slings are popping up in the towing industry every day—some imported, some domestic, and many designed by people who’ve never even run a wrecker. On the surface, they might look the part. They may even come with a lower…
Choosing the Right Sling-Part 2 – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Choosing the Right Sling-Part 2 Welcome back to Bailey’s Tailgate Talk! If you caught Part 1 of our sling series, you heard all about our CSP Slings—eye-and-eye style with Bailey’s Blue™ built right in. Today, we’re switching gears and spotlighting something completely different: Bailey’s Grommet Slings. These aren’t your standard slings. They’re…
Choosing the Right Sling-Part 1 – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Choosing the Right Sling-Part 1 Ever grabbed a sling and thought… “Is this the right one for what I’m doing?” You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why we build our slings with purpose. At Bailey’s, we offer two main types of synthetic rope slings: our CSP line and our Grommet Rope Slings. Each…
Yeah, You Can Cut Bailey’s Blue™—Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Yeah, You Can Cut Bailey’s Blue™—Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing Most Folks Don’t Believe It Until They See It… We’ve heard it more than once: “Wait—you’re telling me I can cut that sleeve?” Yep. And not because it’s weak. It’s because we meant for you to. Bailey’s Blue™ Urethane Sleeves are…
Think You Know Your Break Strength? Think Again. – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Think You Know Your Break Strength? Think Again. In the towing and recovery world, we all know that your gear is only as good as its rating. But what if that rating doesn’t mean what you think it does? This week on Bailey’s Tailgate Talk, we’re breaking down a topic that’s often…
Are Synthetic Winch Lines Right for You? – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talk: Are Synthetic Winch Lines Right for You? Let’s get something straight—synthetic winch lines are not for everybody. Yep, you heard that right. Some folks swear by them. Others… not so much. At Bailey’s, we’re not about pushing trends—we’re about helping you make the right call for your rig, your work, and your…
Choosing the Right Splice for Your Winch Line – Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talks: Choosing the Right Splice for Your Winch Line One small detail on your winch line could be the difference between a clean pull—and a painful one. It’s all about the part of your winch line that often gets overlooked: the splice. Most operators know their preferred fiber or steel core, the right…
Let’s Talk Side Recovery and Carriers -Bailey’s Tailgate Talk
Bailey’s Tailgate Talks: Let’s Talk Side Recovery and Carriers If you’ve been in towing for more than a minute, you already know how much of a game-changer it is to have a carrier capable of side recovery. A factory-installed side puller system is no doubt a great option—clean install, ready to go, and rock solid.…