Well I have both a 2000 lb. winch and a come-a-long, and a ****** block. I have a tammarack utility box on back of my atv. Including an army shovel that folds up so nice. My winch has a 50 foot cable. I have not seen a come-a-long yet with that much.

Earlier this year someone on this forum taught us how to pull your self out backwards, even with your electric winch mounted on the front. I will try the method if the need arrises. I can tell you this. When I am way back in the boonies. I want we me, everthing that might help me get free if I get stuck. I have extra rope, extra chain links. You name it. Can you always count on someone else to get you out. Be prepared your
self..... happy atving...........

from rangerchet, polaris year2000 xpedition 425 cc 5 speed........

 

Simple what ever it takes, buy the winch!!!

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Harold Wells Raleigh NC 98 Wolverine& 97 Timberwolf Blueribbon Coalition Member

 

There will be no mounting of wenches on this web site( <IMG SRC="http://forums.atvconnection.com/ubb/redface.gif">

[This message has been edited by atvbbs (edited 01-07-2000).]

 

all I can say is WOW.... the ATVBBS accually made a lightheated and "joking" post (if I may be so bold )


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Brad

99'FOREMANes, 26" BUGS, Maier full chasis skid plate, A.P. bash plate and stick guards, winch, and soon to have a high performance kit! ohhYA...

 

JWestner asks, "Anyone ever try to wrap the wench, err winch cable over you and grab a tree behind you? Not I."

Neither have I, Joe; however, I HAVE snaked the cable UNDER my vehicle, threaded it through a ****** block anchored to a tree behind me, and hooked back to the rear of the vehicle. Worked.

Tree Farmer

 

Sure glad I made the wench winch mistake, thanks for all the replies I got a great kick out of some of the WENCH JOKES thanks.

 

Boner is right.A winch is alot easier to get than a riding buddie.Thats why if I have no riding buddie,I stray away from possible terrain that could leave me stuck.I also know what you mean when you say not every quad can pull you out if you were to get stuck.I know thats true.I buried the Sportsman with 26 inch mudders once.My brothers 97 KQ just sat and spun the tires. It took a Land Rover 2 tugs before he got me out.My brother now is equipped with Super Swamper Vampires and has since allways been able to get me un-stuck.====Bill

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Bill! Say it ain't so!

A Suzuki King Quad, evacuating a stuck "True Four-Wheel Drive" Polaris?

Impossible!

Tree Farmer

 

Treefarmer slipped mindfully from reality(but only for a second) when he penned this reply:

((The comealong may come in handy even after you mount your wench; pardon, winch.))

Freudian slip there Tree?
Well, I heard the wench will come along, IF you talk nicely to her!

I purchased the winch first, since I needed it to hoist the plow, then recently bought a come along to supplement that necessary piece of equipment. Anyone ever try to wrap the wench, err winch cable over you and grab a tree behind you? Not I


Like Tree stated, get the come-along first. Cheap insurance policy. When you're satisfied it's time to move up to the full blown wench, err winch,(there I go again and yes PUN intended, tongue firmly planted in cheek),buy it. You will likely not regret it once.


Joe

 

Not Impossible!!!

After all they are using the only (I include the little brother) true 4 wheel drive Quad on the market. What is really nice to note it is only 280cc.

Sorry if I offended anyone. Just had to put that comment in.

Note: I am not intending to start the true 4x4 discussion up again. I think we are all familiar with it.

Remember it is not important what we ride, but that we ride.

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Eric Baatz 1996 Suzuki KING QUAD Remember the KING Lives!!



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