
Part 5 - Recovery Winch Rigging Options
Every recovery situation is different and in some cases you
may be in a situation where you need to use a snatch block
to create a straight line pull, increase your winching power
due to a deep stuck situation or you have limited space to
create an effective pull. These types of situations can occur
at any time so we highly recommend carrying a Snatch
Block at all times as part of your usual trail recovery tools.
Creating a Straight Pull:
During a winching operation it is
extremely important that you have a
straight pull therefore eliminating the
chance of the winch line bunching up
on one side of the winch or the other.
Sometimes due to obstacles or the
location of a proper anchor point, this
Snatch Block
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