What's your preference and why?

 

What do you mean by "twisted loops"

 

Twisted & straight loops......

 

that is the ****tiest pic of a twisted loop ever.

Here:

 

thank you for the better pic....

 

****** straps have flat loops.
tow/tie down straps have twisted loops.

 

I don't believe that is correct. I have A Keeper recovery strap that has one twisted loop. It's an old one and maybe things have changed.....

 

"The bearing points of Half Twist (Type 4) eyes are oriented 90° to the sling body. The perpendicular relationship between the eye and body in Half Twist, Type 4 eyes results in a comparatively advantageous choke hitch, when compared to Flat (Type 3) eyes. Half Twist eyes perform equally well in vertical or basket hitches..." so the twist is just better for a choker, that's it.

 

Awesome info, THANKS! I kind of thought that might be the difference/reason but wasn't sure so I figured I'd ask....

 

I use both types and a different type on my trailer tie down straps as it has pop-up D-Rings (out of the steel floor) for them.

For winching and recovery again both of those as all I have are D-Rings on Jeep/Winch.