What is the use case for this hook?

[RevN3]

I was looking for new and interesting crap for the truck on Amazon while I was supposed to be editing videos or working when I came across this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MDH5J8/?tag=tacoma3g-20

I'm trying to figure out when this would be perferable to a D-ring shackle mount. You can only use it with tow straps and I was under the D-ring was the way to go. This seems less safe. It does look more badass though. Like the front end of a Warthog from Halo. Is this one of those ascetics over function things?

 

[StormRnr]

They use them to loop a strap over and pull. Same as the shackle hook but with the added benefit of being able to slip off randomly.

-M

 

[RevN3]

...with the added benefit of being able to slip off randomly.

-M

Okay, that lines up with what I was thinking. Thanks.

 

[Reavers.adv]

come on guys. its all wrong. that hook is supposed to be put on with the pointy side down to carve a groove in the earth when going down slope so as to facilitate the next person in seeing the line on a steep transition.