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[@wranglerstar]

Wranglerstar's Retrval Ring & Shackle Kit, amzn.to/3soalNg (amazon affiliate link)

[@The_Samsquantch]

Why are you linking this block instead of the Yankum Offset you're showcasing?

[@spclifton91]

Have you been watching Casey ladelle? If not, I highly recommend his channel. He lives near you as well.

[@pathfinder509]

I was thinking about this a few days ago, some guys downed a moose in a river and were forced to disassemble it where it dropped. I was wondering if a light weight block and tackle would be a viable option?

[@justplain8793]

​@The_Samsquantch because he wants the cash from the Amazon link and the Yankum ring isn't available on Amazon.

[@KenHill]

​@@spclifton91Casey is a consummate pro!

[@ohmaigod2]

I always thought a snatch block was just your roomate coming home early

[@gokezv2215]

Nice one ! 😂

[@alexacosta2140]

A true wordsmith

[@wbjr6715]

Hey oh!

[@ronsilva516]

I like that iam differently getting that and replacing my snatch block thanks for the tip👍👍👍😎

[@waffleMccoy]

heheh

[@mlots1030]

They’ve become really useful on sailboats. Especially racing yacht’s because they are less weight.

[@keepthemgold1]

Oh that is super interesting! I didn't know they have made it to the sailing world.

[@johnq.public2621]

In Montgomery Burns's voice, "Excellent." 🙏🏻

[@davisoneill7937]

They’ve been in the sailing world. For a while

[@lawncaretoamillion]

Smart. I love that

[@2centsbear638]

And i would assume less susceptible to the erosion of the salty air and water!

[@michaelgelunas1113]

I dont like to be blocked when I'm dealing with snatch.

[@BxCortez2050]

I have four lil snatch blocks at home right now. Ill be glad when school reopens

[@mriopelle33]

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!! get this man a beer now.... You sir have won the internet today ..... I do have to say I do believe that it went over a majority of the people's heads and only a very certain few kind of understood and got the joke but this is top-of the line super awesome

[@mriopelle33]

Those little shythead's always blocking the snatch haha

[@thehamiltonadventure6486]

😂

[@jcwebb540]

They will learn far more from you at home than they ever will at school

[@staceymccloud6]

Epic !!

[@Fatlip412]

It’s actually two if I’m correct. The center can also be used

[@The_Samsquantch]

Yes, so long as it's an offset ring like the Yankum one shown. Can't do it with the regular recovery rings like in the amazon link he shared.

[@jeffreykershner440]

Can you recommend a video, or explain more? I never had the chance to use a snatch block, let alone the replacement he has.

[@NEOSPORIN7777]

two? I misunderstand your comment.

[@bille5399]

Casey Ladell did a good video on this product.

[@j.e.honiball1327]

​@@NEOSPORIN7777you can slide the rope through the inside and around the outside of the block, meaning you can double up lines on either end of the snatch block.

[@thefifthaceassociation]

I like that you are so passionate about snatch blocks that you decided to make a youtube video about it. Right on man.

[@VanD3rp]

I use those for rigging in tree removals. There’s all kinds of stuff you can do with them. Those rings come in a ton of different sizes all the way down to like 1”. You can build mechanical advantage systems for pulling. I use a small one as a hitch tender on my lanyard.

[@SaintRegime]

@@Darthdoodoo I can't seem to imagine how to install from the ground.

[@maukaman]

That’s interesting, I don’t remember seeing anyone using these in the field 10 years ago, except maybe the the one climber who was really into collecting gear and had all kinds of crazy stuff. I can see how they’d be really useful though, and I love a good tool that has such elegant simplicity.

[@johnstubblefield1505]

Thank you sir I’m glad your around doing this especially for the youngsters. I’m 41 spent 35 years In Alaska and now live in Tyler Texas. I’m definitely a survivor and I appreciate your views and videos! It’s right up my alley always.

[@samuelsparling878]

Glad I saw this, I've got snatch blocks on my shopping list for next time I'm in town. Knowing how to use pulleys is damn near a super power these days, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@helix_0065]

How the US Forest Services repurposes their old Yo-yos

[@iceman6518]

So they re-pourpose them into KZbinrs? Seems about right.

[@The_Samsquantch]

Those offset blocks are also nice cause if you run two of them(let's be honest 1 is none of course you have 2) you can get a 4:1 ratio by throwing the synthetic line through the middle hole of the first block after feeding it through the second block, since those offset blocks don't spin.

[@yhwhiskng]

Great insight 👍

[@dylanpetriko4843]

I wish I could see a picture of that

[@dylanpetriko4843]

Maybe wranglerstar can show a video on that

[@The_Samsquantch]

@@dylanpetriko4843 Casey LaDelle has a good video on it. Look up "A Recovery Technique You’ve Never Seen!" should be the first video of his in the search results.

[@stewartj3407]

@The_Samsquantch 5:1 with 2 of em. 4:1 with one and a regular snatch block.

[@dertyjerz3]

David driver the “x man” repurposed and brought those to the arborist industry a while ago for rigging. Originally used for maritime applications. I love them, we use primarily through the center of the ring, often using multiple rings on one sling which is spliced around the outer pocket of the rings. 🤙

[@1Chuck4U2C]

Braided Synthetic Lines would work well with this type of block. But beware of use with twisted ropes other than braided , it may spin and bind. Alway use Proper Tested Certified Materials. Frayed or Damages Material should not be Used. Safety First Your Family Needs You. From a Certified Rigger with well over Forty Years of Experience. Great Channel Thank You.

[@davidyetter5409]

That u shaped piece is usually referred to as a shackle. It has a threaded pin. A clevis generally has a half twist and has a drop pin with keeper clip.

[@scottmorgan133]

All shackles are clevises, not all clevises are shackles. Rigging basics 101.

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

I bought a 17 ton crosby shackle at a garage sale for 4 bucks. I dont need it but its big and looks cool on the wall. I looked them up and used ones sell for $290!

[@ringofasho7721]

I'm a crane operator and I can guarantee you a new one is fkn expensive. I use a 25ton shackle at work, but I have a 35, a 17, and 4 12s

[@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756]

@@ringofasho7721🧢

[@johnhause7150]

Mechanical advantage is a beautiful thing .its been around for a few years. Like 6,000 of them

[@mikemoonman1940]

I've been using these about 4 years now. I love the safety and ease of use.

[@arednecksgarage]

Glad to see you finally came around to soft shackles and snatch rings mats off-road CaseyLaDelle trail mater and a bunch of other ones have been using it for a while I have a set for my truck even hold up better than using the old school stuff

[@haydengray5187]

The only concern I’ve ever had with using an aluminum eye and sling for logging/tree work is they have to be used slowly or they will burn your line they heat up rather fast and stay hot but other then that they are great

[@brandonsamson6278]

Outstanding! I’ve been wanting to keep keep my snatch blocks in my car but I don’t want the weight of all that metal on top of everything else. This is much more compact and lightweight. Keep up the good work you are a true American patriot.

[@keithriddle4246]

You mention your workbench…I’d *love* a video on how the US Forest Service sets up a workshop for maximum efficiency!

[@garysmith789]

I have been around cranes and rigging for 50 years. We use a lot of nylons and Kevlar. But never put a synthetic where the pull can burn or cut it.

[@paultkalec7022]

The problem is, those synthetic winch ropes don’t last very long - abrasion, contamination and pressure (causing heat spots and melt) all contribute to rapid failure at the worst of moments. I’m sticking to steel cable and taking all the precautions necessary as it’s a tried, true and dependable method. Thanks.

[@alfredcerwensky7646]

I can appreciate your comment. I held rigger certs for my previous work. Proper care and inspection with likewise storage not to mention hands on training by certified instructors. Loved my work...

[@kspfan001]

hownot2 is a great channel mainly focused on breaktesting climbing/caving/forestry equipment and they have repeatedly demonstrated the strength & reliability of synthetic soft shackles over steel cable in all sorts of applications. As long as you care for and dress them properly, they can work just as well or better than steel cables. Use whatever you want, but modern synthetic soft shackles are nothing to laugh at and can withstand a surprisingly large load.

[@JoshVerbarg]

Same problems exist for steel cable. When synthetic ropes fail, it's not a life threatening event.

[@jamesflake6601]

Every once in a while an invention comes by that just blows everybody's mind. And its level simplicity Compounds that reaction

[@KarenTheComedian]

Swinging one of those around is how the US Forest Service defends against bears

[@tunnelsnake627]

​@@swashington942can confirm it works.

[@MrMetalpunx]

Tell the us forest service not to have their convention in north Hollywood and it won’t be a problem 😂

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

No bullshit....????

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

​@@MrMetalpunx Dude....!!!!

[@dotgain8667]

I’ve heard those snatch blocks create more friction and not as much pulling force as the traditional free spinning blocks

[@popeyedog]

yup

[@mturner221]

In the arborist community, we place a soft shackle around the outer diameter (where you place the synthetic winch line) and we run a rigging line through the hole in the middle. That acts as a snatch block but captures the rigging line inside the circle. I think that might be a more stable option for your usage as well!

[@alleyoop4465]

Thats nice and i will eventually upgrade to synthetic line but, I've been running steel cables and snatch blocks with chains not cleviss for 35 yrs and never had a failure.

[@edwardungerman4057]

The ring doesn't replace a block. It adds friction and reduces efficiency. We use rings in tree work to ADD friction. If you're recovering a vehicle you want less friction in your recovery system.

[@net2000man]

Now THAT'S a handy tool right there!! Thanks for showing us, Brother! God Bless You!

[@contemporaryprimitiveman3469]

Experience. After using multiple systems and equipment for 40 years you learn what works and how it works. If someone doesnt have the hands on experience or the understanding they should shut up and listen.

[@anthonysiracuse]

🎉 the worlds first self tooting horn right here folks …. Let’s hear him toot !!!!

[@popeyedog]

The ring does not replace the pulley. The ring adds friction for a reason when cutting trees that are weak. If you want to lift - use a block / pulley.

[@patrickw9520]

You should send Destin at smarter every day some of these 😂

[@Deltawhiskeymike]

You can also run your load line back through the whole in the middle to get even more leverage when you're stuck, and since the whole is offset from the center of the donut, it won't spin on you while under a load...

[@brodystevens-ew9vo]

First week of commenting on every video. Very cool and well made product.

[@redfangtabris7405]

Love how it’s slightly off center so it pulls straight

[@lordaleksandre]

These things are such a joke. It's amazing that someone can take a friction ring from arborist rigging, and rebrand it as some kind of pulley substitute for hauling multiton vehicles. And it's just accepted. Crazy.

[@Zoeymacelroy0811]

Aside from the fact they work. They have been used in sailing for ages and multiple tow companies that use synthetic line use these

[@lordaleksandre]

​@@Zoeymacelroy0811Tow boats don't use these things, you're dreaming. The main thing they're used for in tree rigging is to ADD friction. If you have to haul, or multiply force, the block (pulley) is still used.

[@lanix17]

You can also put the line through the middle, loop back and place it through the outer ring. With two of them you can cut the impact on your winch down to 1/4th of the original. I love these and own two.

[@timrussell1559]

All this is essential knowledge for a guy who walks to the mailbox everyday to pick up his youtube checks

[@strangecalibur]

Cody, I will admit I generally follow you as more of a study than anything else (from the UK, could never achieve the kind of life you have her), but that's the coolest thing you have shown in a while.

[@Florida239]

East coast men know the difference between a Shackle and a Clevis act accordingly

[@barnold23]

Hear hear

[@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756]

Triggered😂

[@SmokesKwazukii]

SPECTRA BABY!!! we commercial fisherman know all about the wonders of modern synthetic line.

[@chrisbee4702]

Wench!! 😅I love a good wench.

[@Reliikki81]

I do prefer a winch...

[@Jerbo1125]

Don’t say that too loud CNN will be banging on your front door with a bunch of other people, picketing and protesting 😂😂😂😂

[@wireman4029]

We use those (on a smaller scale) to pull big wire through conduit. We secure a rope on one end of the clevis, then make a 'head' with the wire on the other end, and hook the rope to a tugger, and get after it.

[@versechorusverse2470]

I wish I had a father like you

[@Thorinox]

I've seen these used so many times on Matt's Offroad Recovery, and I would use these any time over the older style.

[@boohanlon3305]

As an arborist ive been using these for years! The Xring!! They work incredibly well and have unmatched durability.

[@TheAgent0097]

Destin from Smarter Everyday is gonna be salivating when he sees this xD

[@christophersines8238]

Won’t replace anything but I’ll definitely add one to the shed.

[@backwoods357]

I love soft shackles, but seeing that one chunk of metal suspended on an elastic band with a lot of energy makes me think projectile.

[@ChucksExotics]

Wow that's so cool. And the smooth rotation you get, even though it might be a few inches in either direction I bet could really help. Rather than having the anchor point above the center of the wheel.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

The soft snatch block doesn’t spin. If you notice the hole inside is off center, that’s so the soft shackle can grab it and hold it still it catches the oblong section and the synthetic line rides the smooth surface with much less friction and much less energy than roller and steel cable

[@redeye8490]

You can also run the winch line back thru the center hole for more pulling force. Thats also why the center hole is offset. It wont spin.

[@joshzarbaugh]

You can go around the donut with your winch lead back to your vehicle to another donut than back to that donut and go through the hole in the middle with the winch lead where the soft Shackle is Then back to the vehicle again.... Those things really are amazing.

[@markf350s]

Awesome somebody was thinking by the way thanks for all the great videos you make appreciate learning. And your videos tend to cover that. See you at the next one. Thank you.

[@anthonyjohnson100]

Best synthetic cable snatch design EVER!!!

[@sloytar2]

On the igland winch systems (maybe they are called norse winches over there), you can fasten those blocks by locking them onto a regular logging chain. They lock into the chain. Also a solution that works well in the forest, especially when a lot of force is applied to the block and chain.

[@jimmybenedetto68]

These have been used by sailors for decades. And arborists for over a decade. Whenever rigging, learning from sailors is key. They've done it the lingest

[@davidclaudy4822]

Fun fact. Don’t go to a large screw and fastener supply house and ask for a shackle/clevis. I needed some small shackles for inside of a cell phone tower. We looked and looked and looked in the computer and hard catalog. The technical term is “screw pin shackle”. Who really cared. I just needed about a hundred of them and took us forever to get it right. 🤷🏼

[@AZbone]

It doesn’t replace that. You line will get destroyed if put under real load. If it doesn’t roll with the line, it creates friction/heat and destroys the line

[@jarredharmon3936]

Under load the friction greatly reduces its effectiveness. You would be better off with 2 snatch blocks at a 3:1 vs the donut at a 4:1. Not to mention with friction there’s heat and will damage synthetic ropes a LOT.

[@kmcd6140]

Soft shackles and kinetic ropes are real game changers for recovery work.

[@Chippy_777]

You can also loop it though the center to achieve a 4:1 pull

[@danielrosic2960]

You can thank high performance sailboat racing for that. I started seeing those everywhere after the 2016 America Cup. All those hyper fast sailboats lead the way for regular sailing and regular life. Carbon fiber everything, transparent synthetic sails, and all kinds of titanium and composite hardware

[@fpnbrian]

You actually demonstrated its rigging backwards, the line goes through the center eye and the soft shackle goes around the outside.

[@benmcmahon4167]

Can you post a demo? Not sure how it functions. Keep up the great content and act accordingly

[@simian504]

The ring in the video is very unique. It's made by Yankum Ropes. the hole in the center is offset, and prevents the ring from spinning. This allows the synthetic line to slide across the surface of the ring on it's outside line channel and through the center of the ring. That means you can loop the line over the outside line channels and back through the centers of both rings increasing mechanical advantage by up to four times. dual line soft shackles are required for mor than 2x mechanical advantage set ups. slower winching, but a massive increase in pull power. Also greatly reducing wear on the winch, battery & alternator.

[@S_T_3_V_E]

These are amazing and affordable. They are a must.

[@Tempestspy]

@smartereveryday love these things. He even stoped in a hi-way to ask some construction dudes if they're using a snatchblock

[@grantdavis5992]

The reason these work so well is that the new synthetic winch lines are made of Dyneema which is stronger than Kevlar, but as slippery as Teflon. I suspect that Nylon would have a bit more trouble with heat because it isn't as slick.

[@spacecat86]

I use rigging rings all the time (arborist), simple but incredibly useful. Id hate to live without them. Men are smart indeed

[@Tobias8842]

I come from an old fishing town, I know these have been used in fishing boats for a long time. Although made of wood

[@jjordon607]

Cody as cool as these look they actually perform worse as far as mechanical advantage than a standard snatch block. Also they create friction introducing heat to the synthetic line and under extreme pressure when double lining causes the synthetic rope to prematurely fail before it’s rated capacity.

[@jjordon607]

Just to add. I’m not trolling your video. I love your content. The original tried and true is just better. The numbers just don’t lie.

[@kevinoneill41]

I still use wire line. Fiber is large and to easily damaged but good to know.

[@ryancronk6762]

Got my spigot key( already used it) and heavy machinery key ring gonna get this too, keep it coming! I live in Canada I'll probably be needing these before you Americans do the way things are going..tell me more!

[@deazdeaz9150]

Lotta good the soft shackle does with a 3+ pound friction sheave.

[@Bitter-Sailor]

Homemade versions of that being used on ships for years. FORCE 8 line used on the saddle of a shackle as the block.

[@bluedogsalvage5246]

I've done this for 45 years with chain and a salvaged pulley. I've never used synthetic line

[@dadude123equals5]

Guy: "True innovation does not often come across my workbench..." Also Guy: *holds up a circle*

[@Kebmoz]

I know there are mixed opinions on those, personally I'm not comfortable with my line sliding vs. rolling

[@CheddarCheeseBandit]

I typically favor yarding blocks over snatch blocks. Look them up.

[@professornuke7562]

If you watch The Fab Rats in The Wrecker Games, you can see what happens when a soft shackle gives way on a pull. Pretty spectacular.

[@jeffdege4786]

I just spliced a pair of low-friction rings into the ends of my new dyneema running backstays.

[@thebeardyyc]

*man is smart. One person may be intelligent and it may take few skilled hands to build a house, but it takes brilliant minds and many hands to build tall buildings and large infrastructure. A great community and country may be influenced by one, but still takes many. Bless you and the impact you make. 💜

[@bodieburtt31]

Been using rigging rings for 8 years now, cutting town old growth trees in urban settings. Never had one fail on me. Cheers

[@basquo2]

If you run the line just right, that can actually be a double snatch block. Very handy thing to have

[@davem3048]

Synthetic line on a winch is a joke. It melts, it binds, it frays way too easily and requires replacement way too often. Don't like it. Won't use it again.

[@DrewWilson192]

Been watching your videos for years. This is basically my shopping channel 😅. Definitely one of my brothers will be getting this for next Christmas!

[@MainVane]

As a Hotshot Trucker that uses a winch to load cars onto his flatbed trailer this is definitely something I'm going to look into.

[@PistenBoy]

The only issue is the added friction and some loss in efficiency. For most cases it's not an issue, but should still be noted.

[@Riiyan]

I would love one in my trucks tool box but I wouldn't use a soft shackle in that fashion. I would defiantly still use a regular shackle for the ends of the soft shackles I got.

[@MIN0RITY-REP0RT]

Snatch blocks. A necessary party to every rock and roll yacht.

[@JasonWh]

Try the Facfor55 one. It has silicone rips all around to keep the line place even when a little slack appears. It’s also about half that size and weight rated for over 40k lbs.

[@HK-qj4im]

Yup.. New fangled cool. I'll stick with the old tried and true.. And use a towel or floor mat over the cable...for safety. 👍

[@adam-n-stuff]

You can also run the line a second time through the center!

[@stewartj3407]

@adam-n-stuff yea but you’ll have to take your hook off to get it thru. Probably still wont fit with the thimble.

[@DustinRea]

I use soft shackles now too. I need one of these cammed pulleys

[@Charles36.]

That’s really cool over the years I’ve learn so much from you and my dad on so many different toys 😂

[@radiodead745]

I work for a company doing heavy excavation ( D8's cat 349 exc. etc) I would never trust a loop of rope with a knot in it over a steel shackle or clevis.

[@Blake_the_Drake]

There are times when this isn't the best, there is a lot of friction, and they damage lines. There is a time and a place for them, but the snatch block is still better 90% of the time.