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Changing the direction of the pull
requires use of a tree saver and
a snatch block, secured to a point
directly in front of vehicle being
recovered. This allows rope to
wind properly onto winch drum.
this straight pull is not possible. The use of a snatch block
to create a 90 degree angle as shown below will create this
straight line pull and provide the pulling power necessary.
Increasing winching power with a Snatch Block
The power of your winch is increased when you have more
layers of winch line removed from your winch due to the
ratio reduction by the lack of diameter of the line on the
drum of the winch. By using a snatch block to effectively
double or triple the length of line used in the pull, you can
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