Anyone using snatch rings?

[10G]

Instead of a snatch block, the new thing is a snatch ring, like this:

terrafirma-snatch-ring-tf3314-8988-p.png

Look like a damn good idea.

[PeeBee]

Never heard of this - how is it used? Do you thread a sling thru the centre then the rope from the winch runs around the outside or is this some sort of joiner for two snatch straps?

[Plasnart]

That looks pretty snazzy mate. Didn't know about them until you prompted me on to YouTube to find out. My only question would be how would the soft shackle anchoring it fare up to the friction heat or wear of the rotating ring? Could that be something of concern, if the soft shackle is weakened by use and lets go?

[10G]

That looks pretty snazzy mate. Didn't know about them until you prompted me on to YouTube to find out. My only question would be how would the soft shackle anchoring it fare up to the friction heat or wear of the rotating ring? Could that be something of concern, if the soft shackle is weakened by use and lets go?

Yeah I don't know. From what I know they're new on the scene. They don't have much market penetration yet, I can only find them in the UK and just starting to come out in the US. Maxtrax are one of the bigger mobs putting them out, but only first in the US as far as I know.

[mudnut]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blgt28NTnCU

You would have to be really careful with grime on the winch rope and ring. I have seen a winch rope start to fray after a few dusty uses.

[PeeBee]

Nope, not keen. The rope will get abraided and its rare for a clean line also, so my decision would be to stay with the tried and tested snatch block that will work in sandy muddy conditions without detriment to the synthetic rope. No issue using the knotted rope sling, have 3 of them myself, but would not expose the rope to a rubbing condition like they show.

[Brissieboy]

They are only for use with soft shackles of course. I also have concerns about abrasion and friction as well as how (or if) they will remain aligned with the haul line.

[MudRunnerTD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blgt28NTnCU

You would have to be really careful with grime on the winch rope and ring. I have seen a winch rope start to fray after a few dusty uses.

Nah that is a rippa!! Watch that video gents. I want 2!!!!

Note also the 12mm soft shackles they are using. Puts mine back into scale! Lol.

Grime will make no difference here at all. The ring spins in the soft shackle, there is nearlly zero friction and no pass of dirty rope. The rope travels around the circumference like any other snatch block.

Great kit. BIG! No grease! I have had an ARB Snatch Block explode on me during a big winch! Got my attention! I reckon thats awesome.

[MudRunnerTD]

Instead of a snatch block, the new thing is a snatch ring, like this:

terrafirma-snatch-ring-tf3314-8988-p.png

Look like a damn good idea.

That pic doesnt do it justice. Zoom in and that is rated for rope 10mm to 14mm. That makes it the same size as the one in the video above. Thats awesome!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Do if you have not watched that video i highly recomend it as compulsory viewing for Soft shackles and rings! Maybe the best one I've seen for our application.

13minutes very well spent!

Here are some screen shots for your interest!

Here is some scale



Here is some application pics. Last 2 minutes of the vid. A great interview though gents.





















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