There was a significant write up at some stage a while back about all of this.
On winches, shackles, recovery points etc.
And how there is no standard for application in vehicle recovery.
I wish I still had the link.
ForumSage
SubscriberYep there should be. A number of 4wd clubs don't allow vehicles on their outings unless they have recovery points and gear inspected by the safety officer (for example my brother as a mech engineer and very experienced 4wder does it for his club). Great idea but still no standard. Cheers
Master
A winch can be just as quick as a snatch and is a more guaranteed outcome.Originally Posted by ozscott
It also means you dont have to look for rated recovery points, which often wont be there, and you wont end up wearing part of their vehicle in yours or you.
(Speed is why i set my winch up so i dont have to lift the bonnet.)
ForumSage
SubscriberYeah but it's not everyone's cup of tea m8 and for many it means having to have a bar and higher rated springs. Cheers
Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comI coudn't, for the life of me, remember who was in Rutherglen when I was having coffee (mediocre) and a custard tart (the best I've ever had) at the Rutherglen Bakery last Sunday.
I should have done after your repair to our fob watch. You may remember it.
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SupporterI have seen quite a few snatch recoveries done where there has been a winch available and yet it was straight to the snatch strap option.
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Yes I do.I coudn't, for the life of me, remember who was in Rutherglen when I was having coffee (mediocre) and a custard tart (the best I've ever had) at the Rutherglen Bakery last Sunday.
I should have done after your repair to our fob watch. You may remember it.
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Not strictly correct.
You still need suitable points to attach to; especially if the winch is using SWR.
As for speed, I can snatch recover a suitably equipped vehicle in 1/4 of the time a winch operation can be set up correctly. (Caveat: vehicle must be bogged in such a manner that a Snatch recovery is suitable)
ForumSage
SubscriberRammyplunge I can't account for that unless ultimate speed is required. It doesn't mean that people shouldn't snatch if they know how to do it properly. Cheers
Master
If a vehicle is bogged on a beach, partly in water, and possibly has water on board, unless the sand is hard (if so why is it bogged?), its a big question mark whether it can be snatched without bogging the recovery vehicle. Time is easily wasted.
I am only speaking generally, obviously it worked in the instance mentioned.
In the time it takes for most people to get their snatch strap and bow shackles out of their car and unfurl, and attach to their own vehicle, i reckon i can get to my glovebox to get my isolator key and controller, walk to the front to fit the key and flick the winch to free spool. Then i just walk towards the bogged vehicle.
The way i see it, if you intend to do serious enough 4wding to justify purchasing and fitting rated recovery points, required for safe snatching, then in most cases the original front plastic bumper bar isnt appropriate, and should be replaced anyway. I realise there are exceptions, but not as many as some might think. I am not talking about 'beginners' that are trying to get away with minimal modifications and are exploring these decisions as they go during their first year of ownership, it might take the second year before they lunch the front bumper.
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