HEY, that's me playing tug of war with everyone on the other end of the tow strap.
Bart, that might not be the best way to use a strap, but from what I remember it eventually worked, and I didn't (really) run over anyone when the VX finally shot up over the ledge I was stuck on.
Seriously, though, that's not really the best way to use a tow strap. Fine for me in the car, but dangerous as all get out for those on the other end for reasons mentioned above.
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