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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
 

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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
Get a hold of @RubiRigo his group has put on the classes in the past. Rod can help get you connected to your local group.
 
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rjapdx

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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
Get a hold of @RubiRigo his group has put on the classes in the past. Rod can help get you connected to your local group.
Thanks! Appreciate it will do
 
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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
Here is a course in the South Bay. https://thedrivingcompany.com/

1-Day Civlian Winching / Recovery

Hollister Hills SVRA.

You do not need a winch or any gear- we have everything! Learn first, buy your own gear later.


May 22, 2022 Winching & Recovery

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Sept 25, 2022 Winching & Recovery

Oct 23, 2022 Winching & Recovery
 
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Here is a course in the South Bay. https://thedrivingcompany.com/

1-Day Civlian Winching / Recovery

Hollister Hills SVRA.

You do not need a winch or any gear- we have everything! Learn first, buy your own gear later.


May 22, 2022 Winching & Recovery

June 26, 2022 Winching & Recovery

July 24, 2022 Winching & Recovery

August 28, 2022Winching & Recovery

Sept 25, 2022 Winching & Recovery

Oct 23, 2022 Winching & Recovery
I did this in 2019 and learned a ton. Their driving class is excellent as well. Highly recommended.
 

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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
Get a hold of @RubiRigo his group has put on the classes in the past. Rod can help get you connected to your local group.
Sorry. Was getting notifications for some reason and just saw this message. I did just replied to him. Thanks mike
 
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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
@PapaDave Can you help this member.
 
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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to pretension and/or learn basics of winching in the SF bay area. Thought about just finding a random tree somewhere but hard to find a secluded spot. Also interested in beginner classes if they exist. Appreciate any thoughts and sorry if someone has posted on this topic already. Thanks in advance.
We do various forms of trainings and will be discussing a recent winch recovery for a rolled Jeep over Labor Day weekend.

Check out the East Bay meet up on the calendar for this Sunday.
 

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