Quote Originally Posted by TroutNut View Post
So now im the one giving dangerous advice!! Sometimes decending backward isn't an option, and winches don't come in 100m+. There seems to be a few class clowns here, or maybe just self designated smartarses who crave the attention. I did my 4wdriving course with Peter Reynolds during my time in the emergency services. He has an OAM for his 4wd training services for his various training of government departments. He trains a lot of our ES departments. I think he's got a little more credibility than you, and anyone else who doesn't seem to know what the little stick that makes the engine rev is for other than being a bit of a novelty. Maybe you'd like to google him, all you smartarses and expert keyboard jockeys. Im sure he'd even take the time to have a chat with you on the phone, that'd be 0428 623458
Geese mate. If someone told you to jump of a tall building with a sheet as a parachute because they saw someone do it before, would you??

Just because you got taught 1 technique (what seems a while ago) doesn't mean it is still taught as good practice.

I've personally haven't done any courses so won't weigh in on who's right or wrong.
But on a side note you should be equipped for your trip.. If you know you'll be doing 100+ meter tows then you should have enough straps to cover that distance as no, winches don't come in 100m lengths.

But also what you got taught maybe be relevant to area and terrain. That doesn't make it right australia wind.
You try your technique on a 50 degree sand hill. It won't work. So.. You either go backwards, or winch forward.