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Took my Polaris Sportsman into a bog in northern Wisconsin last fall and almost lost it
I was riding through the Chequamegon National Forest and hit a hidden creek crossing that turned into a 4-foot deep mud pit. The front end just dropped and water started coming over the racks before I could even hit reverse. Has anyone else pulled a quad out of a bog with a winch and had the cable snap mid-pull?
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sethmartinez1mo ago
Had that exact thing happen with my Sportsman up near Hurley. The trick is to use a snatch block and double line the winch, even if you think you don't need it. Keeps the load way more even and saves your cable from that sudden jerk when the quad finally lets go.
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lane.angela1mo ago
Wait, were you running the winch straight off the battery or did you have the machine running while you pulled? Because that matters a lot for how much pull you actually got. Also, did you check the cable for any kinks or rust spots before you started, or was it just everyday wear that gave out? I've seen guys snap cables because they were too lazy to use a tree strap and the cable cut right on the bark. So what exactly gave way, the cable itself or the hook?
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