Next generation snatch-block

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Vinman

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2CEAB435-FE45-4C43-89EC-D48D6C83BB69.jpeg Or rather, snatch-ring.
I picked this up on Friday and put it to the test yesterday, works like a charm. It designed to work with synthetic rope and shackle.
For reference, a Warn snatch-block with shackle weighs over 9 lbs.
 
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View attachment 74099 Or rather, snatch-ring.
I picked this up on Friday and put it to the test yesterday, works like a charm. It designed to work with synthetic rope and shackle.
For reference, a Warn snatch-block with shackle weighs over 9 lbs.
Does it have a center that spins free? Or does the rope just slide through?
 

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Wow that is so simple & cool! It didn't even get hot. Wow!
 

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Interesting. The coefficient of friction between the aluminum and nylon is only .06. Given the geometry of the wheel youd have an effective coefficient of about .02 to perhaps .05. In other words, very roughly only 2-5% of your pulling force would be wasted as heat, which is probably as good as any metal shackle that doesnt ride on ball nearings.

Of course, as mentioned, this doesnt account for mud and such. But, I would honestly be more worried about damaging the soft shackle in that situation.
 

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That's pretty neat. Gonna have to do some more looking into this. Really need to drop some weight from my recovery gear bag.
 

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Just a thought. Harbor freight, sells one that works fine for cheap! Most work fine also with synthetic winch line, if you start new and only use synthetic winch line. With one of the coupons, like $10 Dollars! Works great for me! Vance.
 

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Oh I definitely like this...no bearings to clean or grease. Never worry about rust....I'm getting this set up for sure...
 

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Every time I've had to use a snatch block it was a muddy nasty situation, I'm concerned about that and wear on the soft shackle.
I agree, it might work great in a dry desert, but not in a mud pit, or after slipping off the top of deep ruts into even deeper mud! That is when you really need the advantage of a snatch block! But for those of you that do buy and use this in muddy conditions, please report how this product worked out for you? Vance.
 
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Soft shackles are so light, easily carry a spare if headed out for a weekend of gritty winching. That said - it’s the strongest, low friction fibre made by humans. RED made these rings (inspired by sailing rigging) for Race winching, designed to be abused it seems [emoji108]