chevyok06

Just like the title says. I want to know if I can just buy a none elastic tow strap as a winch extension in stead of a "winch extension strap". Thanks.

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OH9JK

A tow strap is like a snatch strap but without the elasticity

A winch extension is basically a loose piece of winch rope that you extend the usable length of your winch. It can be used with a snatch block whereas the tow strap cannot.

Thats my two cents worth.

ABENDX

You can use any of them in a pinch.... we use snatch straps, or whatever we have on hand if we need extra length.

I carry two snatch blocks, but in all my years of wheeling, have never used one? I do recommend to carry one, just in case.

OH9JK description sounds good to me.

HappyJK

Many good tow straps are like a heavy duty rubber band to help get you unstuck with a good tug.

dustdriver

Depends on the make and material. Generally speaking, in recovery gear, nylon stretches and polyester doesn't. So find out what they are made of.
Stretch is good for snatch straps, but very bad for winching. Winch extension lines should not stretch.
People mix and match these all the time, but that is most unwise.

A "tow strap" may, or may not, be a stretchy one, but either way, it's probably not rated for the kinds of forces that winching puts on things. In a pinch, you could use a winch extension to tow a vehicle, but I wouldn't want to use a tow strap in a winch rigging.