I used my pull pal multiple times last winter in North Dakota, South Dakota in straight up snow. Works well, sometimes it was hard go get a bite but i got out. Used in grasslands when you have nothing to tie off to. I do not go offroad without it. A must have when wheeling solo
I’ve always wanted one. The first time I saw one was on a history channel show call Alaskan off-road warriors. Even though I live in Tennessee I’ve been stuck in fields with no trees close by.
Hey Matt !! Made comment on 1 of your other videos about using a ""LAND ANCHOR"" when a ""HOLME"S "" tree wasn't there & this video answers that Question very well !! 👍👍👍👍👍
basically the same thing, except the land anchors fold up for storage why boat anchors are drawn tight against bow rollers where its stored so space isn't an issue
6:46 for that scenario, would you have to run a snatch block/ring off the pull pal back to the stuck vehicle (just like 11:25)? It should work both ways, I think... Either way, I think I'm adding a whiteboard to my Jeep to draw out scenarios to folks to explain the recovery :]
I have had issues where it just dragged and dragged then reset back and it still pulled up not biting into the ground. It depends on the ground it’s in on whether it works or not.
ive had that happen a few times as well its not a perfect unit, I do feel if they changed the angle of the spade slightly it would work better. Ive talked to the owner and its a one man company and he does all the building of these himself.
Matt, I have a 800 twin sportsman (Polaris) that I use mostly to plow snow. I added a cutting edge to the plow from a 140G Cat motor grader so the plow weighs 150lbs, my winch is used to raise and lower the blade. My question is, (1) Do you think a synthetic rope would hold up better then the wire? (2) Do you think the Badlands (cheaper) winch will out last the Polaris over priced piece of s$&t?
Steel holds up better Synthetic is easier to use For off road purposes there is. No way I can carry 1000 feet of steel cable Each have their pros and cons But steel will last longer and take more abuse
@@matt.mckinzie Okay that was my thoughts about the wire vs synthetic, thanks . I only use a few feet at a time up and down so when it breaks i just cut it and re-loop it.
@@matt.mckinzie I'm not sure the apex is made in the 3500lb winch, I'll have to research that a little further, thanks. Speaking of snow we're being pounded by snow right now at my house.
Just found your channel, I'm local and hope to never have to call you, but I got your number just in case. I also like watching these videos to learn about recovery and maybe even not gettign stuck in the first place🤣🤣. Didn't even know about pull pals until this video.
Why don't you just attach a couple of legs w/ blades to dig into ground to the front bumper operated by hydraulics so that they can act as anchor points to keep you vehicle from sliding instead of using sand anchors
Good easy recovery Matt. If l were you, you might want to consider the purchase of a Tirfor style hand operated winch, which can be effectively used in conjunction with your Pull Pal ground anchor, in situations where you have “no vehicle access, whatsoever, even for a quad bike”. 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘
I used my pull pal multiple times last winter in North Dakota, South Dakota in straight up snow. Works well, sometimes it was hard go get a bite but i got out. Used in grasslands when you have nothing to tie off to. I do not go offroad without it. A must have when wheeling solo
Never thought of using one of those as an anchor with a snatch block. Great idea.
It has many uses, although it’s marketed and sold as a self recovery item
We use it for many other purposes
Damn smart man. Will definitely remember that one
I’ve always wanted one. The first time I saw one was on a history channel show call Alaskan off-road warriors. Even though I live in Tennessee I’ve been stuck in fields with no trees close by.
We originally purchased it for beach jobs where there isn’t anything to anchor to
And then adapted it to other uses
Used one to recover my stuck UTV in WY while alone at work.
We have self recovered a few times with ours as well
If you have a 'pull pal' it looks to me that you are limited 'only' by your imagination! Excellent presentation.
it is a very useful tool for sure
Hey Matt !! Made comment on 1 of your other videos about using a ""LAND ANCHOR"" when a ""HOLME"S "" tree wasn't there & this video answers that Question very well !! 👍👍👍👍👍
Sorry we must have not seen your question we try to answer all of them
I just checked and we did respond 2 days ago to your comment
All good glad you found the answer and welcome
I have a really big old boat anchor I use as a land anchor
basically the same thing, except the land anchors fold up for storage why boat anchors are drawn tight against bow rollers where its stored so space isn't an issue
You are ingenious that's a brilliant idea
we try to think outside the box
Cool shot of under the truck
6:46 for that scenario, would you have to run a snatch block/ring off the pull pal back to the stuck vehicle (just like 11:25)? It should work both ways, I think... Either way, I think I'm adding a whiteboard to my Jeep to draw out scenarios to folks to explain the recovery :]
I have had issues where it just dragged and dragged then reset back and it still pulled up not biting into the ground. It depends on the ground it’s in on whether it works or not.
ive had that happen a few times as well its not a perfect unit, I do feel if they changed the angle of the spade slightly it would work better. Ive talked to the owner and its a one man company and he does all the building of these himself.
Here we go pushing nearly 10,000 subscribers can't wait to see a hundred thousand or 200,000 or 400,000 followers
At 10,000 we are doing the free gear drawing
@@matt.mckinzie o sweet I hope I winn Happy Thanksgiving to you
Looks like he was trying to go fishing better than paying for a dock lol
lmao
Excellent!! Subscribed as well.
Where was the white truck going
he was going up the trail and didn't see the drop off, first time in the area and it was 230am
@@matt.mckinzie roger that
Matt, I have a 800 twin sportsman (Polaris) that I use mostly to plow snow. I added a cutting edge to the plow from a 140G Cat motor grader so the plow weighs 150lbs, my winch is used to raise and lower the blade. My question is, (1) Do you think a synthetic rope would hold up better then the wire? (2) Do you think the Badlands (cheaper) winch will out last the Polaris over priced piece of s$&t?
Steel holds up better
Synthetic is easier to use
For off road purposes there is. No way I can carry 1000 feet of steel cable
Each have their pros and cons
But steel will last longer and take more abuse
I only like the apex versions of badlands
They will work fine for a very long time
@@matt.mckinzie Okay that was my thoughts about the wire vs synthetic, thanks . I only use a few feet at a time up and down so when it breaks i just cut it and re-loop it.
@@matt.mckinzie I'm not sure the apex is made in the 3500lb winch, I'll have to research that a little further, thanks. Speaking of snow we're being pounded by snow right now at my house.
Where's that off-roading spot at
not really an off-roading spot, its a retired pit for the city
Dig your content!
500 bucks ? I'll build my own
Just found your channel, I'm local and hope to never have to call you, but I got your number just in case. I also like watching these videos to learn about recovery and maybe even not gettign stuck in the first place🤣🤣. Didn't even know about pull pals until this video.
Most people haven’t, and welcome
@@matt.mckinzie What area are you guys out of? Clay, Duval, St. Johns?
@@MyCarsandProjects mandarin area but cover everywhere
Why don't you just attach a couple of legs w/ blades to dig into ground to the front bumper operated by hydraulics so that they can act as anchor points to keep you vehicle from sliding instead of using sand anchors
Basically you are saying build stiff legs for the front
That’s all it was ever meant for. So you could winch at the beach. Better off burying a tire.
Right - spend an hour with a shovel burying the tire….good idea!
Good easy recovery Matt.
If l were you, you might want to consider the purchase of a Tirfor style hand operated winch, which can be effectively used in conjunction with your Pull Pal ground anchor, in situations where you have “no vehicle access, whatsoever, even for a quad bike”. 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘
We are lookin at the warn 24v hand held winch also but I will look at this one too