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Getting stuck happens; your first tool decides whether it’s a story or a bill. Solo drivers usually win with recovery boards—dig a little, wedge the boards, and ease out with low throttle. That aligns ...

Developed in Australia in 2001 after Brad McCarthy watched as his Land Cruiser was nearly overtaken by the tide while stuck on a beach, Maxtrax recovery boards have become synonymous with ...