Benefactor
In my thread Overland Weight Reduction:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-weight-reduction.8390/
We have been exploring ways to reduce the load we carry with our vehicles. I have been going through my gear piece by piece, exploring options to reduce weight. I discover a Snatch Block made by TRE
https://tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/snatch-block/
This block is very light, less then 2 lbs. each. Since I carry 3 snatch blocks, this was an opportunity to reduce a lot of weight. I purchased three of the snatch blocks. Before I retired my old snatch blocks, I decided I needed to put the new ones to the test
I want to my Local off road park, Hidden Falls Adventure Park.
http://www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com/
I wanted to put the snatch blocks through their paces. I parked my jeep on one of the steepest hills in the park. To provide some additional resistance, I added some drag by applying my parking break. I first used a double line pull rig, one of the most common self recovery rigs. I secured the TRE Snatch Block with a Bubba Rope soft shackle and tree saver.
The first thing I noticed, is how easy it was to work with the much lighter equipment. it has smooth edges, to accommodate for soft shackles.
After doing a final safety check, to ensure there was no one around that could be injured. I sat in my jeep, with the winch switch, and started the pull. With the forces on the winch, it easily pulls me up the hill. I applied the parking break a bit more, to increase the resistance. The Snatch Block took the loads with no issues. It pulled the jeep up the hill, with all 4 tires dragging.
I decided it was time to add some additional force on the Snatch Block, so I rigged a single line recovery. The first test, was a 2/1 ratio. the second test, is a 1/1 ratio, so increases forces on the Snatch Block. I repeated the same process. After doing a safety check, to ensure there was no one around that could be injured. I sat in my jeep, with the winch switch, and started the pull. The same experience, even with tires dragging, the snatch blocked held strong.
I inspected the Snatch block for any visual signs of stress. Everything seems to be in order, I detected no bending or binding in the snatch block. I'm happy with my results, and will replace my current steel Snatch Blocks for these new TRE light weigh blocks.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-weight-reduction.8390/
We have been exploring ways to reduce the load we carry with our vehicles. I have been going through my gear piece by piece, exploring options to reduce weight. I discover a Snatch Block made by TRE
https://tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/snatch-block/
This block is very light, less then 2 lbs. each. Since I carry 3 snatch blocks, this was an opportunity to reduce a lot of weight. I purchased three of the snatch blocks. Before I retired my old snatch blocks, I decided I needed to put the new ones to the test
I want to my Local off road park, Hidden Falls Adventure Park.
http://www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com/
I wanted to put the snatch blocks through their paces. I parked my jeep on one of the steepest hills in the park. To provide some additional resistance, I added some drag by applying my parking break. I first used a double line pull rig, one of the most common self recovery rigs. I secured the TRE Snatch Block with a Bubba Rope soft shackle and tree saver.
The first thing I noticed, is how easy it was to work with the much lighter equipment. it has smooth edges, to accommodate for soft shackles.
After doing a final safety check, to ensure there was no one around that could be injured. I sat in my jeep, with the winch switch, and started the pull. With the forces on the winch, it easily pulls me up the hill. I applied the parking break a bit more, to increase the resistance. The Snatch Block took the loads with no issues. It pulled the jeep up the hill, with all 4 tires dragging.
I decided it was time to add some additional force on the Snatch Block, so I rigged a single line recovery. The first test, was a 2/1 ratio. the second test, is a 1/1 ratio, so increases forces on the Snatch Block. I repeated the same process. After doing a safety check, to ensure there was no one around that could be injured. I sat in my jeep, with the winch switch, and started the pull. The same experience, even with tires dragging, the snatch blocked held strong.
I inspected the Snatch block for any visual signs of stress. Everything seems to be in order, I detected no bending or binding in the snatch block. I'm happy with my results, and will replace my current steel Snatch Blocks for these new TRE light weigh blocks.
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