Winches?

inmate #1357936 · Criminal Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 66 City: Hot Springs

I'm looking to buy a winch. Can anyone give me some input on some good winches and what is the range of cash that i'll be spending? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

WakeSyco · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 338 City: avondale

Black Box
Grinch Winch
Pirate Winch

I think the Pirate we rode behind at Black Top Oasis this year, it was good.
get in touch with kento911 on this site he builds the pirate winch..
Rough guess on prices 1,600.00 to 2,500.00

inmate #1357936 · Criminal Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 66 City: Hot Springs

Thanks Syco

Wakeboarder700 · Outlaw Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 249 City: Sarasota

how much do winches cost to use for a whole day?

WakeSyco · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 338 City: avondale

I dont know if you can rent them.

jlaws · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 832 City: NC

are they fun?

BoarderX · Posted: Oct 04, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject:

buy one around $2,000... build one for $500-1000.

inmate #1357936 · Criminal Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 66 City: Hot Springs

BoarderX, Can you give me a link to get instruction on building a winch?

jryoung · Ladies Man Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose

inmate #1357936 · Criminal Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 66 City: Hot Springs

jryoung, Tried that. no luck

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Oct 05, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject:

here's what I think would work: go-kart or lawn mower motor, a centrifugal clutch (off a go kart) and a rather large spool. (to make rope speeds of 20 mph or so)
weld a frame around it with some bearings on the axle and have a good way to anchor it.

Keep in mind I haven't tried to build one, but Ive definitely thought about it, and taken a pretty close look at how grinch winches are put together.

Beaver · Posted: Oct 05, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject:

www.winchskating.com

WakeSyco · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 338 City: avondale

jlaws, rode in 6 winch contest this year it's alot of fun, me and couple friends are going to buy one soon to do some free riding.LakeIolaLuke, sounds like that could work. The pirate winch will pull you like 45 mph, for deep water takeoffs.