TRE aluminum snatch blocks (1 Viewer)

[kcjaz]

Anyone use these? they look good and offer a weight savings over conventional snatch blocks. Pricey. US made. Appears to be quality. Maybe good choice between the aluminum pulleys and heavy conventional snatch blocks.

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Snatch Blocks by TRE for synthetic winch rope-Lightest, Heavy Duty snatch block on the market. Aircraft grade aluminum with a heavy duty Delrin Sheave.

www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com

I am considering buying some synthetic winch extension rope from these guys. More economical than Warm Spydura extension.

 

[grinchy]

Why are you avoiding the synthetic only recovery rings? Tests show them not much draggier than a bearing snatch block, particularly the larger diameter ones.

 

[kcjaz]

Why are you avoiding the synthetic only recovery rings? Tests show them not much draggier than a bearing snatch block, particularly the larger diameter ones.

I'm not. Not worried about drag. I have a factor 55 pulley. The knock against them is that the line can come off the pulley easily. I've tested this theory, and allowing my line to totally slack I could never get the line to come off the pulley so I'm not convinced that is a real problem, at least for the Factor 55 pulley. The little rubber teeth really work. I didn't test a shallow angle with only say, 22 degrees of line on the pulley. I will try that sometime. I could see that being a potential issue. I can see situations where a regular style snatch block is what you may want so having one in my kit seems like I want.

I admit that suddenly being worried about 6 lbs of weight is silly given the hundreds of pounds I carry in parts and tools.

 

[grinchy]

I'm not. Not worried about drag. I have a factor 55 pulley. The knock against them is that the line can come off the pulley easily. I've tested this theory, and allowing my line to totally slack I could never get the line to come off the pulley so I'm not convinced that is a real problem, at least for the Factor 55 pulley. The little rubber teeth really work. I didn't test a shallow angle with only say, 22 degrees of line on the pulley. I will try that sometime. I could see that being a potential issue. I can see situations where a regular style snatch block is what you may want so having one in my kit seems like I want.

I admit that suddenly being worried about 6 lbs of weight is silly given the hundreds of pounds I carry in parts and tools.

Variety is the spice of life! I still carry an old style snatch block (10lbs?) in case I need to loan it to a wire rope winch to help get me out, and so a triple pull? could be set up with that and a recovery ring.. And I don't even have a winch mounted at the moment.

 

[CharlieS]

I carry two AEV snatch blocks that look similar. They were recommended by an I4WDTA instructor that I respect. I like the fact that they're soft shackle friendly. But they are not light like the ones you posted.

AEV Snatch Block for Sale (ArmorGalv® Coating) | AEV

Rig a double-line pull to effectively multiply the pulling power of your winch by two times with the AEV snatch block. It slows down the line speed by half.

www.aev-conversions.com

 

[prharper]

I took a recovery course last year with 7P Overland and we reviewed all kinds of recovery gear and MBS ratings. I added some additional items to my kit after the class.

Another snatch block option, although pricey:

ISC MEDIUM BLOCK

Stainless steel construction to be used with 3/4” rope. Loosen knob to insert eye of your sling or of your workline. Rounded edges to reduce rope wear.MBS: 178kN (40,000 lbs)

www.bartlettman.com

Recovery rings with soft shackles are another lightweight option:

Recovery Ring System (Standard 4×4)

We’ve developed a great system that can replace heavy and awkward pulleys. With a 7P Recovery Ring system (consisting of a lightweight ring and soft shackle), you can be rid of a heavy and d…

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It was also the first time I had seen Whoopie slings that are adjustable:

3/4" 4-11' WHOOPIE SLING

This 3/4" Whoopie Sling, made of Tenex Tec rope, adjusts from 4' - 11'. It also contains a covering around each loop to protect the rope from the bark of the tree and the lowering device you choose.Whoopie slings feature an adjustable eye and stationary eye that allow for an exact fit around the...

www.bartlettman.com

 

[CharlieS]

Speaking of awesome gear. Two of these allow you to hand belay a recovery (and other clever things).

We used them in advanced recovery training to let a jeep down out of a (contrived) hillside recovery situation with no drama. They'd be so handy to have.

Very cool, but not $300 worth of cool for me at the present time.

SX-20000H X-Lock© (20,000 lb WLL)

ASR Offroad offers a variety of 4x4 accessories including synthetic winch ropes, tow straps, kinetic vehicle recovery straps and snatch blocks for 4x4’s, ATV’s and UTV’s.

www.asroffroad.com

 

[kcjaz]

Speaking of awesome gear. Two of these allow you to hand belay a recovery (and other clever things).

We used them in advanced recovery training to let a jeep down out of a (contrived) hillside recovery situation with no drama. They'd be so handy to have.

Very cool, but not $300 worth of cool for me at the present time.

SX-20000H X-Lock© (20,000 lb WLL)

ASR Offroad offers a variety of 4x4 accessories including synthetic winch ropes, tow straps, kinetic vehicle recovery straps and snatch blocks for 4x4’s, ATV’s and UTV’s.

www.asroffroad.com

I've seen these but only for shortening a too long extension rope. $300? you need two for the belay maneuver?

 

[CharlieS]

Depending on the load, I think you can do it with one, but the second provides an extra measure of safety. With one x-lock there wasn't enough friction to slow the rope enough, adding the second made it possible to effortlessly lower the jeep. It was a very steep slope.