I'm looking at my current and pathetic "collection" of winching accessories, which amounts to a 3500lb winch and 15' strap. Not much of a collection, I know.

I'd like to do some more steeps and technical riding this season and am wondering what you guys have in your winch bags. I'm thinking I certainly need a directional sheave (****** block?), another 50' of rope, and a spare winch rope (new factory) at the very least. What else? Do you think a block and tackle is necessary with a 3500lb winch.

Any discussion on complex winching parts and techniques would be appreciated.


What about some kind of anchor? I've used a short steel shovel to winch off of before and it worked great. Stuck the sharp blade into the frozen earth and had a friend hold the handle slightly away from the machine and I successfully pulled it up a steep gully in deep snow. What if I was alone though....

 

you couls never have too many access. in the winching department and i woud have a ****** and ancor for sure no matter heavy the winch. imo.

 

What do you use for an anchor Sten?

 

well a screw type dog ancor would work in the right ground. i dont get into an area that i couldnt use a tree. lol. ive actually had to wheeler burry them selfs and then 2 of us use them for ancors to get a pick up out once. just bring plenty of straps or cable to find a rock to hook to if need be.

 

I have a tree strap (about 10' long to protect the tree from getting girded), ****** block (check eBay. They're cheaper there), two tow straps and of course the winches on our quads. From what I've seen this is enough if you ride in New England. There aren't any places I've been that I would have used an anchor. If you were out in the desert a small boating sand anchor would be good. Not as much stuff to tie off to. I think you'd be pretty good with the above and a 3500lb. winch. Best bet is to ride with others so you can just tie off and get dragged out if you are not too stuck.

 

Yup.

 

I have an assortment of straps as well as my winch, etc. I was looking at buying one of those shovels that you can use as an anchor when there is no tree, etc. Cabelas sells them. One of our mechanics suggested using a u bolt from a bus. I will try it, it is free! Just cut it to a point!

 

I always carry an assortment of clevis's, spare cable, tow rope, tree strap, hatchet, ****** blocks, cable repair kit, and a small come-a-long.

 

I carry a piece of rebar (approx 2 feet long) and an axe to drive it into the ground. It is usually easy enough to twist out of the ground after your bike is out... or smack it around a bit with the axe. I always carry an axe because you never know if trees will come down in the trail on a windy day. Sometimes you can't drive over or around.

 

I carry a Gorilla ATV Winch Accessory Kit which includes:

(1) Tree Trunk Protector 2’ long 1” wide rated to 30,000lbs breaking strength.
(1) Tree Trunk Protector/Tow Strap 8’ in long 1” wide rated to 30,000lbs breaking strength.
(2) Clevis/D Shackles ½ inch 4,000lb capacity
(1) ****** Block 8000lb capacity
(1) Pair Heavy Duty leather Gloves
(1) Weather proof carry bag with attachment straps

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