Recovery Rings VS Snatch Blocks

[Dean9111ZL]

So I'm going to ask this and then step back. Looking for thoughts on what is in your recovery bag; recovery rings or snatch blocks and why. So many manufacture's claims out there and I would just like to hear from those who have actual experience using either. Recommendations?

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[Flip]

I ended up buying a few soft shackles and rings but I wouldn't be against having a snatch block in my recovery gear bag. The soft shackles are nice because they're light weight and I guess they prevent incoming shrapnel if things go wrong. I only used it one time to drag a dead tree off the trail. It worked very well.

I don't have much, a few tree savers, an extra 30' tow strap, D-rings.

 

[Pape]

I worked with snatch block but not ring. I did see video of recovery ring, I think both provide the same end result of pull multiplier and angle modifier but from observation I think the ring maybe harder to make behave vs a snatch block rigid mounting point.

 

[Bobsled]

If you have wire use the snatch block

 

[roaniecowpony]

I've used snatch blocks with wire cable. Haven't had a reason to use a pulley/softshackle setup in the 6 years I've had a rope winch on the JL. But, I carry 2 pulleys and a number of softshackles and a 100ft, 7/16" dia, Amsteel-Blue extension. Never used that either. Maybe never will. That's ok. Never used a first aid kit torniquet either.

 

[Camaroboi13]

I carry both, and have been fortunate enough to not have used either. Reason I carry both is because i have synthetic line and my wife has steel cable. Snatch blocks are more geared towards steel cables, and rings are more for soft shackles. I never know which one of us will be getting the other one unstuck, so it’s easier to carry both.

 

[autotragic]

I carry both, and have been fortunate enough to not have used either. Reason I carry both is because i have synthetic line and my wife has steel cable. Snatch blocks are more geared towards steel cables, and rings are more for soft shackles. I never know which one of us will be getting the other one unstuck, so it’s easier to carry both.

This is the right answer.

 

[Pape]

Snatch block can also be use on rope on both side, just make sure it is not sharp on the anchor side. For instance I have the arb 9000 and it can accommodate rope as well as steel cable.
What ever you get make sure you understand the implication and physic AKA if your winch is 10 000 and you do a snatch pull at 180 degree you will need something that handle 20 000 + on the anchor side of the snatch block.

 

[THAW]

I carry rings because they're simple, light, and effective.​

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But it's worth noting blocks typically have measurably lower friction, so they're somewhat more efficient (less energy loss to heat). Each block in a pull can typically preserve about 7% more theoretical mechanical advantage compared to a ring. That difference isn't likely to matter for recreational use.​

 

[Dusty Dude]

Any recommendations for a good quality ring?

 

[Flip]

YouTube videos to help learn and illustrate how to use some recovery gear correctly has helped me. I actually learned a lot.

 

[Jtphoto]

Snatch blocks are easier on your synthetic line. I have both and have migrated away from the rings. They are better than nothing but can be a PITA sometimes. The pulleys are better in the long run and there are some light weight models available.

 

[VKSheridan]

I carry both because I never know what will be needed on the next recovery. There’s not much room in a 2 door for a lot of stuff but where I wander, the ability to drive out isn’t an option, it’s a prerequisite.

 

[Grayhound]

I carry a soft shackle, ring, and static strap i use as a tree saver.

I feel like this is the bare minimum needed for a self recovery.

So far I've used all of it except the ring.

 

[Jtphoto]

When we have outings I on purposely make a point of pulling out the gear and using it. Nothing worse than having gear and not knowing quite how to use it when it’s needed.
It should be a prerequisite that everyone check their winch to make sure it works before leaving the staging area … I remind my local crew frequently to pull a bit of line and run the winch at least once every couple of weeks to keep the gears lubed and working.

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