Outdoor Adventure USA

Not really a new member. I simply had not put the sign-in info on my password list, so I needed to re-register, using an internet email address.

I found this evening's topic on winching most interesting. The description on the website was sufficiently clear that I could easily picture the extraction. That was a good thing, as I never did find the link to the pictures of that extraction. Makes me wonder how that Land Loser looked after standing on its head.

I went to the Hi-Lift website and took a look at the video showing the use of the jack as a winch. The fellow in the video demo seemed to be putting himself at risk with his position relative to the chain used for the procedure. I could be mistaken in that assessment, so if anyone thinks otherwise, have at it. Perfect, and always correct, I ain't; my lovely wife and my kids will confirm that.

I took a look at the Hi-lift video. If your concern is how close he is to the chain if it brakes, there just is no way to operate the hi lift with out someone being right in line with the rigging. The hi -lift will brake it's pin at 7,000 lbs. The chain looks like it is rated higher then that. Certainly worth taking a critical look as you did at any rigging.