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rocket:
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--- Quote from: albsvx on January 16, 2008, 04:52:16 PM ---I've got to say, that personally, having done quite a bit of wheeling in the past 3 or 4 years with organized groups, I have never before (before Sunday) gotten stuck in a manner in which it would have been quicker and easier to have a winch rather than just getting a tug with a tow strap from another vehicle.
So, although winch's are cool an all, if you are only doing legal organized wheeling in groups, then it is rarely a necessity. Especially before you get into really extreme stuff.
I plan on buying a winch for the tracker first, long before buying one for the yj, and I'm thinking at for the size and weight of the tracker, this winch is probably overkill for me.
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Those who went on OFR last summer can attest to needing a winch. In a downpour and dark 1/2 way into the trail, there is no way a simple tug with a strap would have gotten even smaller rigs like a Wrangler up these ledges, let alone the 6500lb H2's that were with us! I agree however a strap is almost always faster but there will be times a winch is the right tool for the job...
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I was thinking the same thing. That first ledge (dry/daylight) where axel earned his name, none of the hummers could make it up w/o a winch. I think we ended up winching Axle, too.
albsvx:
most people just get a tug through there. it's amazing how little help you usually need. especially on a climb like that, usually the problem is just not enough traction, often a single person with a tow strap can provide enough pulling force to aid in traction enough. (human powered)
HOT-ROD:
yeah, i def remember that trail, i was the winch man. soaked to the bone. rain on new england rocks sucks. might as well coated the whole trail in KY.
winch ended up being fastest esp for the hummers.
One-Eye:
Hey Rocket, I won't be buying a new winch any time soon (see "Mohrbicon" Upgrades thread) because of cash issues. When I do decide to upgrade the winch if you haven't bought one already I will ask you first if you want it. Sorry for any inconvenience.
rocket:
no inconvinence. I'm only quasi-in-the-market for one. I'm keeping my eyes open for a good deal, but in no hurry.
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