Using Pully to Winch those Hard to Reach Places

wakeboarderx03x

Does anyone have any experience with using a pully or something similar to winch with? For example... you can't get your winch out in the desired spot to pull from.
I'm wondering if you would get a loss of power/torque/top end.?

Something I was looking at:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200322795_200322795

robsmaze · Posted: May 04, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject:

I doubt you would lose any power or torque. It would probably work great! But you don't need a $90, 20,000 pound one. The most weight you put on the winch is what ur arms can hold plus an "angle multiplier" which never more than doubles the working load. So unless you can bench press a Volkswagen bus, that might be overkill. Something with 1000 pound capacity should work good. Check out part number 3099t18 on mcmaster.com, or something like that!
Let us knowhow it works!!

henrification · Frontside 180 Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Posts: 280 City: 941

how would you set it up?

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

I've always thought about this, I'm pretty sure it would work. You'd have to attach it to something pretty solid though.

wakeboarderx03x · Posted: May 08, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject:

Nice link robsmaze,
I haven't had time to test this yet, but hopefully soon!
As far as setup... I would have a pully block tied off to a tree or attached to a stake in the ground with the winch off to the side.

wakethecape · Ollie Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 61 City: Philadelphia

I've winched around corners with the line up against a tree and it worked fine. A pulley would make it way better you just have to be careful of your handle hitting the pulley.

supermanotorious · Backside 180 Joined: 05 Apr 2010 Posts: 518 City: Phoenix

I believe that a pulley would work great, but I agree that you'll need to be careful not to have the handle sucked into the pulley, the rider needs to keep the handle even if he falls and the winch operator needs to cut power in time, communication is key!

wakeboarderx03x · Posted: May 09, 2011 10:28 pm Post subject:

I'm definitely not worried about the handle going into it. The gap I have in mind really only allows for the winch to sit on an awning about 10 feet directly above the spillway itself.

peligro18 · Ollie Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 53

i use this...if you put many knots to the end of the handle then whant breaks it's the knot
there is a cheaper alternative in amazon

a.townskates · Pop Shuvit Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 243 City: Atlanta

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Hardware-Fasteners-Hooks-Racks-Hooks/h_d1/N-5yc1vZar05/R-202183414/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I've used this or strapping a come a long around a tree or whatever..then hook a carabeaner to it and you don't even have to take the handle off
It's the cheaper alternative

Bamalurker · Posted: Jan 25, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject:

I've also winched just using a carabeaner. It worked great! Warn winches makes a snatch block pully that opens up so you don't haft to remove the handle but seriously, a carabeaner is cheaper and works just as well

peligro18 · Ollie Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 53

this is an awfull idea...is not the correct pulley
it took away almost half power from my winch
will not recomend to a friend

i will try a different type of pulley later Smash

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

peligro18, You have No idea what you're talking about. Your winch just didnt have the power. It work s awesome if you have a nice winch.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

ps acute angles , not obtuse

Bamalurker · Posted: Apr 10, 2012 5:51 pm Post subject:

Peligro! Try it again now that you've got ur winch running well. It'll work

peligro18 · Ollie Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 53

the pulley gets stuck and the rope doesnt glide... i think it needs some modifications or a different pulley
the way it is working now is great
i only wish i had the remote control...does anyone have the link for the diy remote control for the winch?

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

use a motorcross tiedown strap

hook them in opposing directions slide the rope through and duct tape them

also the remote controll is only going to make it harder to drive, adjust speeds like a boss, and etc , you dont need it

a driver should be feeling their winch...

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

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frankycouplepuphs · Backside 180 Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 542 City: Decatur

Just go ahead and buy a handful of your pulleys, position them around your pond of choice and you can just make it a do it yourself cable park.

Haaaaaaaaaaaa Smash

EASTWOOD · Posted: May 30, 2012 10:30 pm Post subject: