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Bubba rope in use on the dunes blue
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Helicopter sling
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Steven Roed 4x4 stuck in mud
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Winch line in use
Words and photos submitted by Jim Flowers
There are two things for certain about having your truck stuck in mud, sand or snow – it can happen unexpectedly and the quicker and safer you get out the better. The story about how Bubba Rope® became synonymous with made-in-America quality and at the same time became the best friend of every amateur and commercial off-roader who needs a little help getting unstuck is an all American one.
Before there was Bubba Rope there was double braid nylon rope used by the US military for airlifting Humvees and cargo by helicopter. Manufactured in America by Certified Slings and Supply, the expandable sling rope met strict military specifications for safety, strength, and reliability.
It was this expandable nylon rope that transported Humvees in the air that was transformed into the Original Bubba Power Stretch™ Recovery Rope, creating a better and safer tool to recover off-road vehicles and equipment. The leaders at Certified Slings knew that their company’s more than 50-year history of manufacturing the highest quality USA made products for US Military would be the basis for creating a new business that would be produce the best vehicle recovery gear in the market.
The successful Bubba Power Stretch™ Recovery Rope was followed by the development of the Gator-Jaw® Synthetic Shackle. Made from Plasma® rope with a tensile strength higher than steel, yet light enough to float in water, the Gator-Jaw® synthetic shackle won the 2015 SEMA Award for Best New Off-Road Product. Bubba Rope continues to innovate and set the standard for new and better recovery products. Like their patented non-metal synthetic winch lines for large and small capacity winches, making winching easier, lighter and safer than metal steel cables.
Additionally, Bubba Rope is introducing a new nylon Black OP Tow Strap that incorporates a 15% stretch. The added stretch acts like a small shock absorber when towing a vehicle resulting in a more controlled and safer towing experience. The Bubba Rope Black OP Tow Strap is American made, professionally tested with the breaking strength certification printed right on the strap.
These are products that set the standard of excellence for the faster, smarter, safer way to get your truck unstuck.