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Two years has passed and here is yet another video demonstrating the best way NOT to do things. It's only funny for the first 40 seconds then things get serious. The cameraman blows his task as soon as the window shatters so no gore is shown which makes this video perfect for family training...

Unique recovery option I had the great fortune of arriving home before my neighbour today and thought I'd bump the thread and share his recovery pictures. I would have dragged it out of the hole backwards so it was great to see a different perspective of recovery. 15 minutes before this...

Willy's winching Deuce I got a lesson in physics today so thought I'd bump the thread as a Thank You to all those experienced guys that take the time and patience to keep teaching. We used an old Willys Jeep that weighs what, maybe 2500 lbs, to winch a boxless 10,000 lb deuce onto the deck...

Ever hear of a winch grabbing a pair of scissors and trying to.......well, you know...slash your tires or something! :grin: Another video showing why it's a good idea to tie a blanket or tarp or heavy jacket to your pulling strap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0FZyVrACVc

Winter recoveries Weekly safety bump. We got er' good. Had a prairie storm blow through big enough to stop a train in Saskatchewan http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/train-trouble-in-saskatchewan-1.1206930 and cause a big pile up on Highway 2, South of Edmonton...

I was going to bump the following thread but the title is a little deceiving and the link to pirate4x4 is also on page one of this thread...... but it is worth a review. In addition to 73m819's info on ratings and wear considerations, the link within this thread covers a wide range of winch...

Cartoon Series Training Need a good set of eyes to read some of these but they're very creative and will give a guy a belly jiggle, thanks again for the link. Haven't found a winch one yet but here's one on deep water fording...

You nailed it when you say we've been lucky. I'll bet most of us have had close calls we wouldn't want anyone else to go through. If alone, having an emergency contact plan at set times is an Occupational law in Alberta. Rule # 1) If a guy finds himself stuck and alone.... before you pull...

While looking for information on winch safety for my old deuce I was disheartened to see so many good people taken down trying to recover a stuck vehicle. With those guys in my thoughts I'd like to get as much "Recovery Safety" information all in one place for those who will be anywhere around...