Snow chains

So I now have 4 boring tire chains bought in bags and 4 more very fancy looking tire chains bought in buckets because Washington State is a pita....
I used the 4 out of the buckets to get over a pass and wrecked 1. Putting on and taking off were about as easy as I figured. Wrecking 4 cross chains on 1 was unexpected. The other 3 drive tire chains and the 1 trailer tire chain were all fine.
So. Are some styles of chain more durable? The 1 I broke is kinedyne with the gold cross chains. I put all 4 on the same way. Bungeed all the same. On the other side of the hill 3 came off looking like new. 1 came off looking like it went thru a shredder. Is this operator error?
Is it worth repairing these?

 

I saw their long handled pliers but gagged at the cost.... I suppose I can get Mr Boss to get some and have him maintain the chains at the shop but I'm not back that often and prefer even less often in the snow LOL...

 

Honestly the bagged ones don't feel much or any heavier. And they both feel about the same as the ones I had with the mega fleet but we weren't encouraged to use them just have them for an inspection if needed. So no idea how durable those were.

 

Also keep in mind that there are 3 more in fine shape

 

I don't think there was any spinning. Drives were locked and honestly it drove up that pass so easy I was shocked. It was really awesome traction!