61 - A 4WD death in Arizona - Lessons for all 4WD drivers

08/02/22 • 30 min

4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.

Ryan Woods died in tragic circumstances while 4 wheel driving in Arizona last week.

We talk to Matt from MadMatt 4WD about what happened and what lessons we can all learn.

Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING - graphic images.

Check out MaddMatt's video.

Robert Pepper's video looking at forces generated by these kinds of dynamic rescues.

Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast.

Ryan Woods died in tragic circumstances while 4 wheel driving in Arizona last week.

We talk to Matt from MadMatt 4WD about what happened and what lessons we can all learn.

Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING - graphic images.

Check out MaddMatt's video.

Robert Pepper's video looking at forces generated by these kinds of dynamic rescues.

Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast.

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Track 60 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year and what we want to see next year

We talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year competition.

Which vehicles won and why?

What vehicles should be in the running next year. There are some pretty exciting vehicles coming out that will make the competition very interesting.

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62 - Tips for safe snatch strap recoveries

We continue our conversation with Matt from MadMatt 4WD after the tragic death of Ryan Woods. This episode looks at correct techniques and alternatives to snatch strap recoveries.

Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING - graphic images.

Check out MaddMatt's video.

Robert Pepper's video looking at forces generated by these kinds of dynamic rescues.

Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast.