Re:[MV] winches, pulleys,leverage

Paul Frederick (pfrederi@erols.com)
Thu, 16 Sep 1999 12:02:51 -0400

A couple of thoughts on recovery in general. First try to get a copy of
FM 20-22 Vehicle recovery Operations. Useful data and techniques

Pratically one snatch block should be enough. It is true with
additional blocks you can get more advantage but you usually run out of
winch cable (unlees you are luckier than I the nearest solid ground is
usually the lentgth ofmy cable +10'.

Remeber that your snartch block must be rated at least twice your winch
capacity (as well as any chain used between it and the tree)

Paul f

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