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mainechick · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:23 pm

So how important is it to have a winch at this event?

Svendog · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:50 pm

We used Tom's last year at least once to get me up over the lip of the ledge on the first obstacle.

He used it to get himself over it too.

So, it might be pretty much a requirement.

But, if you mean just the day to day wheeling, you don't need it.

daggerdoggie · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:07 pm

It's only important if you get stuck and you are left alone...that's probably not going to happen at ECXC.

Inurteeth2 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:35 pm

Good Cause my is coming in on the 7th!! whooo!!

Bandit4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:47 pm

6 years and I still don't have one..

It has always taken second in the debates...

Locker vs Winch... Locker

Crawler Gears vs Winch,,,, Crawler gears

Design new leaf packs vs. winch... leaves

Lift in the garage or winch... Lift is winning

Down payment on the garage upgrades or winch... UPgrades are winning.

One day I too will own a winch and be no longer dragging others though the mud and rock... Mike Wolf and Anthony have both been on that sleigh ride... Fun times.

DaveP · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:09 pm

Pulled mine out twice last year to help some people. Other wise I don't see needing it at ECXC as there is always someone in the group with one.

If you do the challenge I believe it's a Must have.

XVTer · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:56 am

Good thing you've got one, Dave :cheers:

You most likely don't need a winch doing the trail runs. 9 times out of 10 there'll be someone behind/in front that can give you a tug quicker than it would be to pull out a winch line.

mainechick · **Posted:** Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:59 am

Ok that makes me feel a little better... I dont think I will have a new motor on my winch in time,

Bandit4x4 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:47 am

mainechick wrote:

Ok that makes me feel a little better... I dont think I will have a new motor on my winch in time,

You burned a winch motor, damn

Which winch?

if it is a warn
good source for parts

http://www.warnserviceparts.com/

DaveP · **Posted:** Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:19 pm

Sorry to hear the motor burned on you.

RIXterra · **Posted:** Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:12 pm

alliedacid wrote:

mainechick wrote:

Ok that makes me feel a little better... I dont think I will have a new motor on my winch in time,

You burned a winch motor, damn

Which winch?

if it is a warn
good source for parts

http://www.warnserviceparts.com/

Dave thanks for posting that up. I've seen that sit before and couldn't remember it..

Ruby2013 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:57 am **Posts:** 74

MaineChick I would like to hear the story. It is probably pretty funny and will be even more so after several beers.

mainechick · **Posted:** Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:17 pm

LOL the story is pitaful and very sad, not sure its story material

...
i have an xd9000, its about $325 for a new motor... ouch...

queensxterra · **Joined:** Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:13 am **Posts:** 44

Ouch....I just bought a used winch for that much

. That sucks I went ol' skool on the winch so a new motor is 150 on ebay

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XterraXtian · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:37 pm

XterraVT wrote:

Pulled mine out twice last year to help some people.

I remember you using it to get yourself off a naasty rock on Trail 8! :twisted:

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