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Winches and towing systems for urban

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lilpaesano
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Every winch on the internet costs like 3 fuckin grand to buy. I bought a banshee bungee a couple years ago and the thing is fucking garbage. I'm still too young to drive myself and tow my buddies with a car which I thought would be a solid idea if there's space to do so. Any of u have a different towing system, winch that u made urself or do u stick to making drop ins out of snow and some plywood?
Sep 10 2018 9:51PM
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Chubz.
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ask mom & dad to buy a motor at tractor supply, buy rope and wakeboard handle.

got urself a cheap winch.
Sep 10 2018 9:52PM
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50Kal
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http://sbcskier.com/how-to-build-a-high-speed-winch/
Sep 10 2018 10:04PM
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lilpaesano
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Chubz.ask mom & dad to buy a motor at tractor supply, buy rope and wakeboard handle.

got urself a cheap winch.

thanks buds, any idea on the minimum amount of hp needed to use it for a winch.
Sep 10 2018 10:06PM
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AGOF
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lilpaesanothanks buds, any idea on the minimum amount of hp needed to use it for a winch.


A 6.5 hp motor will comfortably get you up to about 20 depending on how you gear it, if you are looking for more speed (higher gearing) I recommend going to a 10 hp
Sep 12 2018 3:32PM
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Mr.Bishop
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lilpaesanoEvery winch on the internet costs like 3 fuckin grand to buy. I bought a banshee bungee a couple years ago and the thing is fucking garbage. I'm still too young to drive myself and tow my buddies with a car which I thought would be a solid idea if there's space to do so. Any of u have a different towing system, winch that u made urself or do u stick to making drop ins out of snow and some plywood?


We had a North Pull winch that the Tabarnak Pack boys were using to film with. It was definitely a solid winch for the price.

The big ones that the Stept dudes used were ultra expensive. You get what you pay for with a winch though really.
Sep 13 2018 11:46AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Attach a rope to a push bike
Sep 13 2018 5:28PM
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Saucerboyshane
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Horizontal shaft engine with a rope and piled on other end. Works great. You could also use steel cable for extra strength. Look on sites like Craigslist for a cheap engine and it’s alot less than 3 grand
Sep 14 2018 7:34AM
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haumax70
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SaucerboyshaneHorizontal shaft engine with a rope and piled on other end. Works great. You could also use steel cable for extra strength. Look on sites like Craigslist for a cheap engine and it’s alot less than 3 grand


Yo this might be a dumb question but what should I buy to connect to the engine so I can wind up the rope?
Feb 16 2022 11:49PM
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mrk127
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I've always wondered if you could make a winch out of an smallish dirtbike. Take the rear tire off and turn the rim into a rope spindle, then make a little stand so the rear wheel is off the ground. Then have your homie tow you in and crank through the gears. Thoughts?
Feb 17 2022 12:21AM
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Squirtle
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Skijoring!

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1032610/Embed-Code
Feb 17 2022 1:49AM
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