The Winch

holmes · Faceplant Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 25 City: Nisswa

I checked out the Winch at Expo, There really isn't to much to it. Any mechanical person could build something somewhat like it. The one in FL was sick, All diamond plate metal.

wcwakeskater · Posted: Sep 17, 2003 6:35 pm Post subject:

that would be cool to have some chrome pieces on there

ollieshuvitz · Posted: Sep 17, 2003 9:26 pm Post subject:

Ok...I did NOT take these pictures at the Expo, but this is what the Winch looks like in chrome. Picture credit goes to wakeworld.com. I just wanted the pics to be on here, since they were already on the web. Oh yeah, this is the diamond plated chrome stuff that's on it.

wcwakeskater · Posted: Sep 17, 2003 9:48 pm Post subject:

that thing looks awesome Crazy Eyes

484rider · Frontside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 442 City: orlando

how long is the ride for...like how long is the rope?

wcwakeskater · Posted: Sep 18, 2003 8:32 pm Post subject:

I think it was like up to 1000 ft.

kyle hyams · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 641 City: maitland

Yea I would love to have a winch... there's a huge pond in my complex. The new wakeskate mag Subvert will have an interview with the Winch, it should be hot.

Yuri · Raley Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 1977 City: orlando

Kyle Galvin said that he was going to talk to you about some pics for some articles he was supposed to contact me but i havent got anything yet has he talked to you yet?

kyle hyams · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 641 City: maitland

Yea we talk like every few days. I guess just keep on emailing him. Sooner or later, he'll reply. It's probably just b/c he's so busy w/school, work, and the magazine.

cassette51 · Frontside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 334 City: Plano

im so stoked about it. now im always on the lookout for places to use it when im driving.

wcwakeskater · Posted: Sep 24, 2003 4:49 pm Post subject:

there is a pond by my house, but u can't use gas-powered motors. I want to make a jet-ski that is electric powered and take it out there. It is big enough for it and it is always so freakin glassy.

greg van wagnen · Posted: Sep 24, 2003 6:25 pm Post subject:

i think that you could use it there just you cant put it in the water.

Ben Caruso · Posted: Sep 24, 2003 6:39 pm Post subject:

im gonna break into the YMCA and ride in the pool- its got metal coping all around the side that will be super sweet to ride on

Ers · Faceplant Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 14 City: Grästorp

It would be cool to not need a friend to start and stop the enging, is there anyone that knows how the one man winch work? I realy need to know! Please someone?

Nekkie · Posted: Jun 13, 2006 5:22 am Post subject:

wow 3 year old thread! nice find Afro

never heard of those tho, sorry cant help but I'm intrested too ^^

Slyder · Posted: Jun 13, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

If you could manage one with an electric motor, it would be really easy. You could always also rig up some kind of remote to the accelerator on it. Just have it on a timer and just set it to the distance you want to go so it cuts out before you slam into the back of your truck.

devotid · Frontside 180 Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 473 City: saginaw

wow this post is old

BillyOLDS · Posted: Jun 13, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

isnt riding about being with ur friends and all?

devotid · Frontside 180 Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 473 City: saginaw

i thought about an electric brushless motor or something with a Radio controlled car servo on the throttle. BAM!! you'd be suprised how long a 12volt dc motor will last on just one battery.

when you pull out the rope it turns the motor backwards and creates energy to recharge the battery. double BAM!!

wow i need to eat i think.

kevin

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

headhuntermx4 I agree, it is definitely all about being with friends. I would also hate to be hitting some gap by myself and get hurt.