![]() Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Winch Rope Lock Never lose a winch rope again with this simple kit ©Saber Offroad A 20m winch extension strap will give you a safe, reliable way to nearly double your reachable distance. Or might be solo recovering and need that little extra help to reach a solid anchor point, either way, 25m of winch line frequently isn’t enough. You might be winching across a river and need to be well back from the river bank. Your mate might be stuck halfway up a hill and you need to be parked up top to actually get the job done. Typically they’ll come with 25-30m of winch rope, but it’s frequently not enough. Your winch is designed to shorten the distance between itself, and whatever it’s attached to. Winch Extension Strap Winch extension straps give more reach for minimal weight ©Saber Offroad But if not a universal kit can be had for bugger all and wire into your existing winch with a little know-how. Many winches these days come with included wireless controllers. Or because your 4X4 is half off an embankment, being able to remove yourself from the situation can be a lifesaver. Needing to be on the outside to see what’s going on. Whether it’s because of unavoid safety concerns. But sometimes you want to be as far away from your 4X4 as possible. ![]() Sure, 99% of the time your fancy in-cab controls will allow you to quickly and easily recover yourself. Being in a vehicle that’s in need of recovery isn’t always. Wireless remote control Universal wireless remotes are an easy addition to your 4X4 ©Roadrunner Offroad ![]() The result is you can fit multiple in your rig without any weight penalties allowing for even more recovery options. At around ¼ the weight of a snatch block, snatch rings are light weight aluminium offerings that are not only safer, they’re easily stowable in the glovebox or under a seat. Thankfully, with your flash new soft shackles, a snatch ring is an upgrade worth spending your hard earned cash on. Heavy, cumbersome, requiring maintenance and pinch points that always catch your fingers. Need to redirect your winch line to do a slingshot or winch around a corner? A snatch block has been the go-to for years, but they do have their downsides. Snatch Ring Saber Offroad snatch rings are lightweight and easy to use ©Saver They can even be used around the house for home renos too if you’ve got a stump that needs pulling or a fence uprighted. A drag chain will allow you to move everything from concrete chunks to downed trees without tearing your gear to shreds. In an ideal world you’d lop up the tree into firewood, but laws and timelines mean that sometimes dragging the tree off the track is the preferred option. ![]() Back country tracks aren’t always as maintained as they could be, so it’s not uncommon to come across a downed tree blocking your path. We know we just said to remove steel from your winching system where possible, but some situations call for something a little heavier duty. Drag Chain Need to move heavy items but don’t want to damage your recovery kit? A drag chain is the answer ©Supercheap Auto A flying winch line with a bit of rope tied to the end is far less deadly than a chunk of steel. By swapping out your heavy steel bow shackles for lightweight soft shackles you’re not only saving weight in your rig, you’re also reducing the potential danger if the line does snap. Thankfully, the synthetic rope common these days is far better at absorbing the energy and falling to the ground than the old steel cable. ![]() In 4X4 land, that typically means a winch line snapping. Soft shackles Maxtrax Core Shackles are a popular lightweight option © MaxtraxĮver seen someone mucking around with an elastic band and accidentally flicking themselves? It’s not only hilarious, it’s a perfect example of what happens when pent up energy is quickly released. ![]()
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