Hi we have these things we use that work great. The one's at work are for very heavy machines..but a smaller one would work great for wheelers. They are a straight piece of metal ___________> With a large D-ring on one end. In the metal there are holes drilled on an angle (forward ) to place spikes in to anchor the piece like this \ \ \ \ \ so when you pull on the D-ring the spikes just bit in harder. It is kind of hard to explain...I hope this makes some sense.

 

Have no idea what you are talking about? Where can we find these things?

 

I have used a fluke anchor with my truck, to good effect.

It does not work as well in mud/sand but in rocky territory there is usually many a place it will wedge in and hold.

Do NOT stand near your winch or cable under tension, cause when it slips out, it does so to dramatic effect!

 

I will try to post a photo of the self recovery device I tried to describe above. It is a simple little rig , but works really well , except for in loose soil conditions ( ie sand )

 

I saw this deadman on the web and it is a little cheaper ($88 US) than the one listed earlier.

http://www.x-tractor.com/

Ken

 

On the most useless and least funny reply donkey
“i dont think a dead man is good for anything. after all he cant move or do anything. and you cant use him as an anchor because bodies”