Topic: Winching with a snatch block and components Objective: Understand critical aspects of winching operations when using a snatch block tool in a rigging system Task: The rescue team shall apply a ...

Sometimes we need more pulling power than the winch can provide – or we want to get the winching job done faster. Either scenario requires maximizing the winch’s capabilities. A winch only delivers ...

If you’ve ever been stuck in the mud or had to haul something heavy, you know winching can be a real lifesaver. But let’s be real—sometimes it feels like your winch is working harder than it should.

Task: The rescue team shall establish winch skills and competencies that can be used when responding to incidents with a vehicle that has a rescue winch. In Part 1 of our Winch Operations Skills ...

In this article, we look at some of the safety rules and techniques that should be adhered to when winching a vehicle. Please note that a proper 4x4 Advanced Recovery course, (Landrover ...

A vehicle-mounted winch is one purchase any true wheeler is not likely to regret. Winches can save you lots of time and headache when you’re out in the middle of nowhere. They pull very stuck rigs out ...