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Originally Posted by turbodudey2
The only caveat would be for compound or complex systems with traveling pullies. Standard simple systems will only ever have one tension unit on the rope, but yes you're correct any compound or complex system can have multiple tension units on the rope.
I suppose I shouldn't have assumed that simple pulley systems would be the only configuration (even though they are used a high percentage of the time).
Only hard core 4x4 recovery dudes, sailors, or SAR/high angle rope rescue folks would likely know how to rig anything with traveling pullies. Granted a 4:1 pig rig is pretty simple, and that has a traveling pully...
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Originally Posted by Dieselchessy
I see my mental imaging mistake. I was trying to picture a rigging method someone might actually use with a winch in the act of recovering a vehicle.
From what I’ve seen in my life it’s getting pretty complicated if someone uses a snatch block. And damn rare that someone uses two snatch blocks.
Im the only one I know that even caries 2 snatch blocks, and it’s rare I use both for anything but changing angles of pull.
I’ve never used both to compound leverage with my winch. I have with my grip hoist but it’s only 4K rated, so extra leverage helps sometimes.
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Exactly why I asked, as someone who is in SAR this has been done on a few occasions. I have also seen the guts pulled out of systems by people who didn't consider their equipment and cause catastrophic damage and endangered other people.
I always carry a minimum of two blocks at all times and if I know I'm going wheeling I will carry more. I'd rather be over equipped than stuck...
