The OZtrail Recovery Dampener is an essential piece of 4WD recovery equipment, designed to help reduce the risk of injury during vehicle recovery operations. When a snatch strap, kinetic rope or winch cable is placed under load, it stores significant energy and if a failure occurs, that energy can be released suddenly and dangerously. The recovery dampener is designed to absorb and control this stored energy, significantly reducing dangerous recoil and whip-back to help protect both people and vehicles in the event of a failure.