Winch for Urban...for very cheap

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Everyone likes urban and backyard setups, but a lot of places don't have a run in, and building a solid ramp for a backyard setup can be time consuming. I know the banshee bungee was a big hit, but not nearly as effective as a gas-powered winch. What if I told you guys that I could sell you winches for under $300, that will work great for urban and backyard setups?

I have an idea for a product, but I just want to get a feel for community interest before I start designing it. Let me know if you guys would be interested in something like this!

Thanks and have a good summer

Jul 30 2015 9:53PM

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MACAQUEEveryone likes urban and backyard setups, but a lot of places don't have a run in, and building a solid ramp for a backyard setup can be time consuming. I know the banshee bungee was a big hit, but not nearly as effective as a gas-powered winch. What if I told you guys that I could sell you winches for under $300, that will work great for urban and backyard setups?

I have an idea for a product, but I just want to get a feel for community interest before I start designing it. Let me know if you guys would be interested in something like this!

Thanks and have a good summer

Winches usually cost 1500 or more. If you can make one for 300 then I bet getting customers will be the least of your worries.

Jul 30 2015 10:01PM

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If you can make this work and for $300 dollars i think it will be good for the ski community because competition will have to lower but you will still gain a solid customer base

Jul 30 2015 10:09PM

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MACAQUE

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There is one catch though: it requires a car.

Jul 30 2015 10:10PM

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CRENSZN

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Yeah...lets hear it?

Jul 30 2015 10:25PM

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JohnLocke

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For $300 you better be expecting a flood of product quality related questions

Jul 30 2015 10:30PM

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im intrested i think it might be possible to make out of any old motor though power washer dirt bike ect

Jul 30 2015 10:31PM

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kook.lyfe

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have my attention

Jul 30 2015 11:41PM

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cozzey

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This sounds dope. Youd gain a great customer base for this cheap

Jul 30 2015 11:56PM

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corona

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TallxTWinches usually cost 1500 or more. If you can make one for 300 then I bet getting customers will be the least of your worries.

those are gas powered though.. I bet what he's thinking is taking something like this for 100 bucks:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Motor-Generator-1-3hp-12v-26A-DC-2650-RPM-Electric-Permanent-Magnet-/201327929521

and putting a spool of rope on the end.

Jul 31 2015 12:04AM

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Slush

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MACAQUEThere is one catch though: it requires a car.

As in, you make the car do all the work? Or you need the car to jump start it or something, or transport it...

stop teasing us dammit

Jul 31 2015 12:34AM

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Easy-E

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any drawings?

Jul 31 2015 12:50AM

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iang

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I made one for 15$ with chopsticks, rubber bands, a loofa, a hamster wheel, and elmers glue. I'll sell it for 20$, anyone interested?

Jul 31 2015 3:13AM

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if you rig up the right size pullies, high speed motor, you can make an electric one for home use that would be very inexpensive.
some lil kid is gonna bust out rocket skis sooner than later...

Jul 31 2015 7:16AM

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