SUB $200 RECOVERY BOARD SHOOTOUT | EXITRAX, SMITTYBILT, GO TREAD, VICOFFROAD, FIREBUG | OVERLANDING
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Trevor and I tested 5 different recovery boards in 3 categories. Here are the results.
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Would like to see the same test but keep the vehicle in 2wd, feel like where you were testing 4lo would
Have crawled the vehicle out most of the time
We thought about it but didn’t want to run the risk of spinning out and melting the boards on the first test.
Agreed. Not a good review. Probably would have driven out with digging and 4wd. Board isn’t actually utilized in the video
@hoyt arrow 100 % agree 👍.
@hoyt arrow but then he should have gotten stuck in 4wd. He got stuck in 2wd. Then dug out for the boards then put the vehicle in 4wd and drove out with the boards.
@@AdventureBuilt so they melt easily under a mild stuck? Not good for a solid stuck? This video is as bad as the kinetic rope test where the stuck vehicle was moving before the rope got tight. Please do better reviews and demonstrations.
Bridging/ramping was the specific reason I bought waffle board fiberglass traction/bridging boards. They are more money at $250 and you have to consider the 2in lip (but there is grip all the way to the very end) and they're a bit heavy but they work for every application you described or demonstrated. They will support a fully loaded Defender 110 and barely deflect under the weight.
Good job my dudes! The only issue I have is that I'm now going to have to go back and rewatch this whole video. Your mirrored sunglasses had me distracted looking for a pantsless camera man, or Elvis in the reflections. (Or a pantsless Elvis)
Hahaha yea that Arizona is brutal. Without sunglasses out eyes would have been closed. Either way, no pantless Elvis. Maybe if I hit rockstar subscriber status!!!
Clearly you are brothers from another mother! Very entertaining , thanks.
Paul Sanders
You can get a shovel from Home Depot for 19.99 the smaller size one
This is a great video! thank you for reviewing some great options. It is tough to justify spending alot of money on recovery boards when you know you are going to spin your tires and ruin them.
Thank you very much and I completely agree.
Thanks for a great review and price comparison, way better than just reviewing comments. Keep up the great content!
Thanks !!!!
What is a snowman’s favorite cereal? “Frosted Flakes”!😁
I wish you guys had actually tested the GoTreads folded up for the bridge and ramp tests. Seems like that design is perfect for those scenarios.
True. Didn’t think about it. Thanks.
Great video! They all look like they will work better than the 2x6 covered in smashed beer cans that I'm using now.
Good no nonsense review. I definitely need a set for my rig!
Excellent. Glad you liked it!!!
Welp, there goes my plan of using the Fiery Red boards as a bridge for the mother in law.
Great video guys. Mainly because I own Exitracks and I believe they are the best boards at a fair price that are available right now! 💪🏼👍🏻 Great to see them get some love!
As always it’s great to see down to earth everyday joe kinda budget stuff put to the test. Real world test’s are what really matter at the end of the day. Anyway, as I was sitting on the toilet and almost 0100 I realized I don’t have time for this shit. Cheers 🤙🏻
Great review, great to see NZ built Exitrax coming out on top.
They are amazing. Gonna do a high dollar recovery board review in the future. Should be good to see how Exitrax compare.
I will vouch for Exitrax. I got them a while back. Very sturdily built and made of the same glass reinforced nylon as Maxtrax. They hold up in sun exposure very well. Can’t beat them for the price.
One thing to call out though..if my memory serves me right from my research only the Extreme versions are made of glass reinforced nylon polymer. The lower versions are plastic. Which means they can crack if used in bridge application
Prashant Kumar great information. Huge difference between glass reinforced nylon polymer and lower end plastics. I am very glad to know this. Been eyeing (waiting on) the newer version of Rototrax. However I can't discount these Exitrax - Ultimate 1150 and with the ability to connect and use the the connection for the high lift Jack is a valuable additional tool .
I will definitely have to look into that. Not sure why a company would change their formula but now I am intrigued!!!! Thx.
@@AdventureBuilt Perhaps the answer is as simple as the difference in material costs and Exitrax decided to offer different level price points given not everyone shares the same budget or has the same needs.
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Looks to be true, looking at there website they in fact do alter designs a bit and make a point of the 930 & 1110 series being made from Durable Polypropylene and the Ultimate series states Reinforced nylon construction for maximum strength and maximum flex which no mention is made of the other two.
Very well done video, great example of how to use the boards. I have gone off roading for many year and never used the boards, but plan on buying a set as a good back up if solo.
tks for sharing1
I would like to see how the budget friendly traction boards do in the cold with similar testing to what you did but in snow and ice. How would they stand up to freezing temps?
Don’t look at me bro. I live in the desert!!!😂😂😂😂
Great Video! Thank you for the detailed review of these traction boards
Doing a build this winter on my 1995 Jeep yj and planning on hitting the sand dunes up here in Michigan. Great video, good info...putting a set of the exittrax on my list!
I've got a pair of Orcish boards that I bought on Amazon. Very similar to the fireflies. So far I've been very happy with them for the money. Have kept them in the bag. No SUV issues so far.
Great video! The bloopers are amazing.
Thank you!!! They are amazing because we are nerds!!!
Great Video, I'm still looking for someone to test the ROTOTraX traction boards $153.95 and always "OUT of Stock". When Ronny Dahl did his test it was just PURE destruction and fun. I'm happy to see you did a more real world (not Extreme) test with under 200. Next video add some Australian Bush terminology for fun, Cheers.
I've had a set of GoTreads in my Renegade for years, and they've worked great for helping others out of snow a few times, including a van. Haven't had to self recover yet, but they've been great to have since they're so compact.
Thanks fellas. Very helpful and well done review.
Thank you so much.
The outtakes at the end should be an episode of "Who's Line is it Anyway"!
Really in depth video - Thank you!
Love this video great job.. this is something I've been looking at especially when it snows out here then mixes with mud
I tie my leash to the tow hitch when I'm in soft sand so that once I'm in a safe place to stop I don't have to hike back for them
Dude that is genius!!!!
Very informative comparison! I've always only used one brand but now I have some more info to go on.
You guys got me all excited for the Exitrax Ultimates, but it seems they aren't currently available in the USA.
I’m sorry man. I don’t know why they aren’t currently available. Killing me.
My mom needs these to put her pants on in the morning
I hope that this comment get as much traction as those new boards would get me! Love the channel keep up the great work.
Awesome review!!! I've had the Maxsa Innovations in my Amazon wish list for a while now because they had best reviews that I found for value boards. Wish you would have had a set of them too but thanks for all the info.
You got it. Maybe next time.
Awesome testing guys
I would love this traction boards for my 4Runner but I have nothing funny to say. But I do have something gracious to say. My wife told me I’m the best lover in town. 😀😀
Words without action are like wheels without traction. It’s how you live that counts.
One thing you could do with the strap on the boards is secure it to the rear of your truck and keep driving to solid ground rather than going back to collect them
Hmmm. I’ll have to try that.
I enjoy the XBull line.
I’ve heard good things but haven’t gotten my hands on them. Maybe next go around.
Great video guys even though I was pretty “board” the whole time. Subscribed!
89 degrees? Milk was a bad choice. Thanks for the vid - I’ve been waiting for this one specifically for the Exitrax performance. It both meet and succeeded my expectations. Thanks.
What a load of ship boys. Send them my way. I’m sure I will get my new Tacoma in plenty of hairy situations up here in the PNW and can use those as a samsquatch backscratch. Keep the fun and informative vids coming.
All recovery gear should come with a standard rating:
Most likely vs. Least likely to prevent the walk of shame after being stuck.
Walk of shame..🤣🤣🤣
Great vlogs. Keep up the great work 👍🏼🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa
Badass. Thx so much. Hoping to take a trip down that way one day. A buddy of mine @herschx has a nonprofit that drills wells for rural villages in Mozambique and South Africa and I’m hoping to join the expedition one day.
@@AdventureBuilt Well sir, look me up. I’d love to show you our city/country. ✌🏻
I've used my Go Treads twice this month, once in sand and once in mud. RWD 170 wheelbase Sprinter van. The sand hole was at the base of a 2' incline, and they worked great for both applications. I found that the Go Treads did slide back into the hole slightly both times.
I am sure I will not need them for my Tacoma, but I can use all the help I can get to recover all those stuck Jeeps
Hahaha for sure!!!
Hopefully I'll "succeed" in snagging some traction boards. Just traded my 4runner for a Taco so probably won't need them now, especially since my pull out game IS strong!!
Great vid!!!!
This IS a funny & worthy comment! I’m not even going to enter after reading this one.
Hahahaha!!!
I’m actually looking at a set of RhinoUSA boards for my truck
Nice review. My concern is not whether they work and to be honest it didn't expect any of them to fail the getting stuck test... it's longevity... the black ones especially will suck up UV and get very hot in the sun... the plastic will dry and crack if they're left in the sun... I wish the did these in a tan color to reduce the damage that the sun will do... and make them cooler to touch..
I’m looking for a set for my AWD Pinto …..
Great review!
I could use these for everyday use! I live in Pennsylvania and our state flag is the orange road work ahead sign. Awesome video!
Haha. Used to live in PA and you are totally correct!!!
Would love to see higher end traction boards tested to have a comparison with, great review though, loads to go on in ref to my next purchase for the right traction boards thanks
I am from AZ and now in AK (Alaska) do those come with Steel Cleats and some AZ Heat? Getting stuck in snow and ice is like digging a hole and throwing ball bearings in and trying to climb out!
Non of the ones we tested have steel cleats. I honestly have no idea how these will work in snow. But I will find out soon since I’m moving to Montana in a short while. Hope you are enjoying AK.
Very useful video!
Great test of versatility guys
What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo?
One is really heavy and the other is a little lighter. 🤣
Hahaha!!! That is great!!!
Yeah I bought 4 of firey red but I mounted them under my pickup toolbox so I haven’t got that uv color loss yet
Well I’m looking. They sold as firey red but are more like an older model similar to the firebugs. I paid $70
Great reviews. And timely, as I need some for my 4Runner, and my daugther will likely need some for her new Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition.
Trevor - would highly recommend some sani-wipes for that camera after that sneeze! You know, Covid and all! Gezundheit, Kelly!
Great video!! I tried gotreads and ultimately only good for leveling. Going for the amazon buy!
Something is better than nothing.
haha, I would giveaway the one that breaks, too…HOWEVER, in the sugar sand of Florida, I am not going over any ditches like that, ever, so, the Vico might be perfect for here! Heck, I’ll take your broken one. It’ll still work fine down here.
But, for my money, I’m going to pick the same one that you guys picked over all….I’ll have to rewind to get the brand-name.
Well, actually, I found it on eBay, Amazon didn’t carry it. Really, just kidding, I wrote it down as you guys were going over it. I’m looking for which one to get for down here. I just got out of surgery, so I got PLENTY of time on my hands… my hand still works good, even under the pain med drug influenced.. what were we talking about…so,anyway, I can still write. AND read it too… an even type this, yeah, I use the microphone voice a little bit, I still have to go back and correct that. Anyway, I’d like to have the pair, if not, I’m going with that one that, uhh, what is the brand name again? Oh yeah, Vico.
Thanks guys, your video is excellent, no, that’s not the pain meds talking, I really meant that. Take care, yes, I subscribed, see y’all on the next video.
I could use a set if these. Like Trevor I have a 4runner and in 2 wheel drive I have to TRY to get stuck in the sand. Just won't do it unless I give it the beans and on the brakes.
Completely agree. Trevor had to try to get stuck every time. That was the best we had without driving another 30 minutes to a dry River.
How well do the traction boards work if you stay in 2 wheel drive?
Rudely Interrupting "Achooo!" Funny look and a "What kind of operation you running?"
Yup that’s my brother!!! A true gentleman!!!
Love your guys synergy. Keep up the awesome videos.
But how do we actually enter the giveaway?
Addendum: Doh!
I’ll take them, although I’ll never need them for my lifted civic. The weight from my RTT gives me all the traction I need on my 16” wheels.
Anyone of yall ever tried the zip-tie lookin ones that you place around the rim and the tire on each tire?
Also if your're rockin around with a shovel, could just use a little manual labor in those gap situations (just a thought).
Also, Harbor Freight straps to fish any of them out! It has its place.
Never tried the zip ties but it seems like a one and done use.
@@AdventureBuilt that was my thought too. Kinda put the cart before the horse since I haven't researched them. I don't suspect much success if they are one and done, would need a release for repeat use.
Party at the moon tower! Iykyk
Now I just got a 2022 4Runner and I’m in Arizona so I’ll just pick them up ok thanks! 👊
I think I broke one of my ribs, laughing, I need some traction, boards. Cheers!
as someone new to the off road world I would love to see how these stack in same test to the "gold standard" maxtrax.
We actually just did a video comparing Maxtrax to Exitrax and Treads. It was only a couple weeks ago. Let me know what you think.
@@AdventureBuilt thanks so much
What’s Homer Simpson’s favorite gun?
A Springfield 😂
I would love to win those boards lol
Hahaha!!! Awesome!!!!
Great video really helpful, what be nice to get same recovery boards so I can learn how to pull out 😉
I have go treds and the only good thing I like about them is they help level my vehicle perfectly for my rooftop tent. As far as getting stuck. I'm a gladiator rubicon. I don't get stuck. I recover Subaru and Toyotas. 😆 🤣 😂
I believe the Exitrax have a lifetime warranty. Not sure about the others.
Maybe a dumb question .... but here goes .... how many boards to a box for under $200.00?
Two boards per box. Recovery boards always come in a set. No dumb questions here.
X-bull are the best cheap recovery boards
I’ll be sure to check them out. Thx.
Should have included Maxtrax as the control
Any mounting tips for off brand boards?
I use small carriage bolts in my prinsu rack with fender washers and wing nuts. I hate the system but it never squeaks or wobbles. Haven’t gotten around to anything better yet.
God bless you can’t hold a sneeze lol awesome video great info loose the hoodie thou 89 degrees made me sweat 😅 lol
Great vid never knew you could use those as bridge assistance. How do they mount to the Cali raised roof rack ? I’ve bought that been waiting two months .. hope to get it soon. So I can get my first set of recovery boards.
Thanks so much. Trevor uses the Yakima roof rack straps to hold down his Exitrax. Solid and fast to deploy. I use long bolts and wing nuts. I hate it but have more pressing projects.
Second name gets the broken set....still pays shipping though.
I wonder if you didn't underestimate using a stacked Go Tread in some of these tests
Why do mermaids wear seashells?
They grew out of their B shells.
Great vid guys good info!
Hahahaha
says its hot while wearing a hoodie 😆
Haha. It’s actually a Outdoor Research Sun shirt that blocks the ball of site from burning the shit out of me. I know it’s counter intuitive but it works. Still hot as balls though.
Any chance you all were camping in the cascade campground in Colorado in late August of this year? Looked like you might have been up to some cool stuff. Haven't ever seen you on here until now. Going to have to start following.
This is not a test but rather an example as to how to use recovery boards.
Awesome review! Would love a post X-mas present. Up here in PNW I’ll test them out.
What are the rock sliders on the white rig?
Great video… here’s my submission for the giveaway lol…
What kind of noise does a witch’s vehicle make?
Brrrroooom, brrroooom
What do Trevor and the VicOffroad boards have in common...? They both fail at pulling out of dangerous cracks....
Hey dude. You won the recovery board giveaway. Message me on Instagram to work out shipping. Congrats!!!!
@@AdventureBuilt LOL okay I will. The only other thing I've one in life was tickets to a Enrique Iglesias concert.... we didn't go.
I'm ready to win 🏆
I remember my first time shifting a transfer case. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Yea right!!! What’s wrong with that guy!!!!
I'm in AZ, where is this location?
We filmed it off of Sun Valley Parkway next to the White Tanks.
I'm in AZ so my shipping would be low and the Firy red is definitely worth Free!
This video should be sent to the Whitehouse to show that through the power of editing, even Biden could speak a coherent sentence.
Hahaha!!! It’s definitely not as easy as it looks!!!!
@@AdventureBuilt I bet, that's why you're doing it and not me. Enjoy the videos!
straps... cheap almost free at harbor freight... non issue or selling feature. Get stuck in 2 wd test getting it out in 2 wd! :) thanks
what I would like to see is a test where a Bronco might get stuck
But will it blend? Otherwise a very good and thorough review.
I’m in Arizona and since I’m a cheap ass, my shipping should be cheap!
haha! Not cheap, frugal!!!
@@AdventureBuilt That's true! lol
Good luck breaking or melting Go Treads. They are designed for heavy machinery so they just aren’t going to break or get damaged getting a pickup out. They’re great for trucks because they can even handle semi trucks, tractors, whatever. If Go Treads won’t get you out, no recovery boards will. Time to get a winch and lockers
Trevor melted his Go Treads. Sorry.