Which Winch?

(rodltg2) · (rodltg2) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-15-2008, 8:53 AM

looking to purchase a winch. i saw an article in wakeboard mag about the few that are out there but cant seem to find the issue. any pro's cons' on the different ones availabe? primarly would use it for a rail jam , but would like the option to use it anywhere. do not want to build one as i do not have the time. thanks!

(lovin_the_wake)

I highly recommend pulldozer or grinch

(rodltg2) · (rodltg2) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-15-2008, 9:03 AM

AL got your pm, but do not have your contact info

(nwsjake10) · (nwsjake10) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 07-15-2008, 9:04 AM

grinch winch for sure...works great.

(96formula) · (96formula) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 07-15-2008, 9:28 AM

Do you know anybody w/ one for sale?

(lovin_the_wake)

There is a guy on wakeskating.com with a custom built winch for sale last I heard he wanted $650 for it it just needs to be cleaned up a little --->
http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21067

(wakeboardlasvegas)

I would also have to vouch for the Pulldozer, I went with something else but some other friends got the dozer and it is by far built stronger and better design.

(lovin_the_wake)

PullDozer

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 07-15-2008, 10:13 AM

Go for the pulldozer like everybody is saying. Im a big boy and it pulls me out of deepwater starts.

(96formula) · (96formula) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 07-15-2008, 10:15 AM

How much HP does the pulldozer have?

(lovin_the_wake)

You can get it with 6.5hp or 8hp

(proho) · (proho) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-15-2008, 10:51 AM

if you're in northern california, definitely go with the pulldozer. Shipping is effing ridiculous for winches and pulldozer is based in nor cal so you might be able to pick it up. Besides that they build a great winch.

(bulletlines) · (bulletlines) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-15-2008, 3:43 PM

The Pulldozer and Grinch are both great winches; I've ridden both. I think I like the Pulldozer better. IMO; if you want something above and beyond the rest, I would go with Released Winch Co. Released custom built the winch below for us: it weighs less than 100 lbs and has 9 HP.

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Ken Land
Bullet Lines
www.bulletlines.com

(scott_a) · (scott_a) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 07-15-2008, 4:25 PM

Pulldozer for sure.

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-15-2008, 7:55 PM

Whoa Whoa Whoa....

You have all got it all wrong...

THIS IS THE BEST WINCH --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF1_TL4A1UA
"to the winch, wench"

(lovin_the_wake)

Damn I almost forgot about released I don't know anyone w/ the new winch they make but I know quite a few people w/ the old winches they made and they're pretty sweet and definitely light. Like Ken stated in a previous post one of the best things about the released winch besides the releasing spool is the fact that it's a 6.5hp engine w/ the racing mod to up the hp to 9hp w/o the weight of a 9hp motor

(wakeboardlasvegas)

I have a Released and so far well....

(lovin_the_wake)

really ? I've never heard anything bad about em

(96formula) · (96formula) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 07-16-2008, 10:01 AM

Whats the price range for a custom Released winch?

(mikemcmill) · (mikemcmill) **Join Date: May 2002** 07-16-2008, 12:40 PM

Call Ryan at Pulldozer! We use his winch for all of our Rail Jams!

(bulletlines) · (bulletlines) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-16-2008, 3:33 PM

You can get the pictured winch below for around $1500. It has an aluminum frame, disengaging spool, 6.5hp Honda, and TAV.. I believe this winch weighs about 80 lbs: it was made for the Nike 6 winch team in Florida.

You can contact John at Released Winch Co for more info 813-966-1125

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Here is another pic of this winch (prerunner look)

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Ken Land
Bullet Lines
www.bulletlines.com

(Message edited by bulletlines on July 16, 2008)

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 07-17-2008, 12:37 AM

WHY IS PULLDOZER BETTER THAN GRINCH???????

(samson864) · (samson864) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 07-17-2008, 3:16 AM

check out the strongest winch on earth!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9IxrC_-V8

(wakeboardlasvegas)

Ken,
There are some serious build flaws with that particular one. Or I guess quality control problems I should say.

(watersnake) · (watersnake) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-17-2008, 11:09 AM

Jonny, Tell us what you see as QC problem.