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Use of a winch to safely go down a steep incline to a level work area?
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<blockquote data-quote="KarlB" data-source="post: 115702" data-attributes="member: 6581"><p>I've never done this, but it is what snowcat groomers do on the steep slopes. One at the top is the anchor and it winches the operating one up and down the double black diamond slope. In theory it should be fine, provided your anchor point (you mentioned tree) is solid enough, your winch is strong enough and your cable has adequate strength. It's on you to ensure those. Safety bar down, seatbelt on. make sure way down/up is smooth. No bystanders nearby. As when operating on any slope, remember which end is the heavy end. I'd keep the engine uphill and the empty bucket just clearing the ground. That's assuming an empty bucket. I wouldn't recommend it though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KarlB, post: 115702, member: 6581"] I've never done this, but it is what snowcat groomers do on the steep slopes. One at the top is the anchor and it winches the operating one up and down the double black diamond slope. In theory it should be fine, provided your anchor point (you mentioned tree) is solid enough, your winch is strong enough and your cable has adequate strength. It's on you to ensure those. Safety bar down, seatbelt on. make sure way down/up is smooth. No bystanders nearby. As when operating on any slope, remember which end is the heavy end. I'd keep the engine uphill and the empty bucket just clearing the ground. That's assuming an empty bucket. I wouldn't recommend it though. [/QUOTE]
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