There is really no issue with the kinetic ropes or straps in my experience. You don't pull like hell, you just kind of drive away regular. The more stretchy ropes feel a bit softer than a regular nylon strap when you yank hard, which is nice, but either have somewhat of the same effect. You can tighten up and pull slow if that's what you want but it's not really necessary because these tools provide a lot more cushion than a chain, which is just like hitting something with a hammer.
I've used my straps and the bubba rope for tree savers as well. A nylon strap works a bit better as a winch anchor because it has less give, but both work. I like to carry a recovery rope and a short stout tree saver for winching, along with a couple good clevises, a snatch block, one log chain and an extra 100 ft length of 5/16 cable.
Don't forget gloves
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