Post by: luvmystang67 on December 17, 2015, 09:35:37 AM
I'm ready.
Any tips from owners/users out there? Also, I think I'm going to need an A-Dapt-A-Kit because what is on there doesn't look like it'll mesh well with any saw motor I hope to use.
Dont get too excited D-Rock... you have to kill something first. Jk, you had a far better season than I did.
Post by: Woodchuck on December 17, 2015, 09:57:34 AM
Post by: gramps on December 17, 2015, 01:37:50 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 17, 2015, 01:57:28 PM
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.
Post by: Woodchuck on December 17, 2015, 02:08:07 PM
Cograts! Woodchuck beat me out of the one he gots...... :chuckle:You should see how we set that thing up. We can pull from a looooooooong way out. 8)
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.
Post by: Humptulips on December 17, 2015, 02:12:48 PM
I've used my for rolling out some cedar I was cutting and a few times on firewood but never been able to use it for pulling out an animal.
I would think the capstan one would be a better choice.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 17, 2015, 02:25:29 PM
Cograts! Woodchuck beat me out of the one he gots...... :chuckle:You should see how we set that thing up. We can pull from a looooooooong way out. 8)
Boy if a guy wanted to drop some coin HONDA makes a real cool capstins winch that comes in nice case ready to backpack to your animal.
Let's see the pics so Stang has an idea on how to rig'er up and go ahead on'er.
Post by: Woodchuck on December 17, 2015, 02:51:30 PM
Took the cable off the spool. Bought a 3000 ft spool of 1800lb mule tape. Have buddy "A" take end of mule tape and a couple pullies and head out to animal. Tie off to animal, loop like three wraps of tape around spool on the winch. Fire up the power head and place pre sized zip tie on power head throttle. Wrap mule tape back onto big spool as it comes off the winch. :)
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 17, 2015, 03:07:20 PM
I'm just excited because I got a chainsaw winch. Let me know if you have something big you want to move in the middle of nowhere.
I'm ready.
Any tips from owners/users out there? Also, I think I'm going to need an A-Dapt-A-Kit because what is on there doesn't look like it'll mesh well with any saw motor I hope to use.
Dont get too excited D-Rock... you have to kill something first. Jk, you had a far better season than I did.
Post a pic...pulling D-Rock.... Sorry couldn't pass that up.
Post by: luvmystang67 on December 17, 2015, 03:46:59 PM
I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...
Post by: Woodchuck on December 17, 2015, 03:48:01 PM
I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive. Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!Less moving parts is always better IMO. :tup:
I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...
Post by: Angry Perch on December 17, 2015, 04:26:19 PM
I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive. Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!Less moving parts is always better IMO. :tup:
I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...
You'd never make it as a German automotive engineer!
Post by: Woodchuck on December 17, 2015, 04:35:04 PM
LOL, You got that right, I see waaaaaaaay to many German cars through here every day.I don't know what saw body I'm going to stick it on yet, but would prefer the direct drive. Trying to decide on the universal kit or the direct drive kit... WHAT TO DO!?!Less moving parts is always better IMO. :tup:
I think i'm going to go with the direct kit...
You'd never make it as a German automotive engineer!
Post by: Ingwe on December 17, 2015, 08:32:42 PM
Post by: logger on December 17, 2015, 08:44:22 PM
I have a Lewis winch and to tell the truth I don't think they are much use for hunting. Too heavy and don't have that much line capacity.have to agree with you on that, we just used mine this year, strung out 7 sections of haywire and hung a block up about 40ft, went ahead on it till we would get to a hindu and start over, it worked, just slow, then had to make coils again, that was the worst part!
I've used my for rolling out some cedar I was cutting and a few times on firewood but never been able to use it for pulling out an animal.
I would think the capstan one would be a better choice.
Post by: luvmystang67 on December 18, 2015, 10:54:59 AM
My plan would be to haul in 150 foot segments by running some long mule tape and hooking it on the winch for 150 foot pulls. It has the added benefit of being able to haul the truck out of the ditch if needed. I'm excited to try it. Anything beats hauling an elk up out of a crap hole. Especially when there's a logging road on top. :twocents:
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 18, 2015, 11:10:48 AM
Just ordered some parts from Canada. Not sure if you've checked exchange rates or not, but at $1 us to $1.39 CAD it is like they are having a Christmas sale. Yippee!you'd have to shoot an elk first.
My plan would be to haul in 150 foot segments by running some long mule tape and hooking it on the winch for 150 foot pulls. It has the added benefit of being able to haul the truck out of the ditch if needed. I'm excited to try it. Anything beats hauling an elk up out of a crap hole. Especially when there's a logging road on top. :twocents: