I grew up in the Northeast. The wheeling there is vastly different. So, too, I'm assuming, are some of the techniques for using a winch appropriately. My rig is about to go under the knife and I'll be out wheeling soon - I want to be more knowledgeable and prepared.
I'm having my folks send out some of my wheeling gear that's in storage and I got to thinking if my gear bag is appropriate. I've been looking at pics and reading about techniques that are used out here and I rarely see someone use a tree saver (seems too short) or a snatch block.
So, I'd like to get this conversation going. I'd like to know what are techniques/practices/etc., you need to do out here. When there's no tree (or boulder) what are you doing?
Also, here are the contents of my bag (as best as I remember): gloves, tree saver, snatch block, a length of chain (can't remember the length, maybe 8'), tow strap, 2 D-rings, a wire thimble and rope clips (after I snapped one wire, I kept it in my bag, in case), and probably a hook, couple rags, etc.
What am I missing? Or, what is something in my bag that you'd replace for something else?
I look forward to seeing what this thread becomes.
I'm having my folks send out some of my wheeling gear that's in storage and I got to thinking if my gear bag is appropriate. I've been looking at pics and reading about techniques that are used out here and I rarely see someone use a tree saver (seems too short) or a snatch block.
So, I'd like to get this conversation going. I'd like to know what are techniques/practices/etc., you need to do out here. When there's no tree (or boulder) what are you doing?
Also, here are the contents of my bag (as best as I remember): gloves, tree saver, snatch block, a length of chain (can't remember the length, maybe 8'), tow strap, 2 D-rings, a wire thimble and rope clips (after I snapped one wire, I kept it in my bag, in case), and probably a hook, couple rags, etc.
What am I missing? Or, what is something in my bag that you'd replace for something else?
I look forward to seeing what this thread becomes.
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