Winch question brings snatch block question

What kind type and wheres the best deal on a snatch block? I have read that this increases the pull capacity when doubled back to the item pulling. Is that true? I am trying to comprehend the physics of that and in my pea brain it just dont compute. What are your thoughts.

Yes snatch blocks work great. Think of it as a small block and tackle, It works like if your winch was hooked to another UVT with his winch hooked to you and both were pulling at the same time. I bought a Gorilla winch off ebay and it came with a snatch block. I also have a ARB block I use in my Jeep.

Also, winches have their max pulling power with the minimum amount of wraps on the drum, so if you have a short pull, you can use the snatch block to get more cable off the drum. The more layers you have on the drum, the less pull you have. A snatch block does not double line pull like most people think, I used to think this myself. It actually only increases by about 1.5 times So, theoretically, a 3000# winch can pull 4500 with one block. One down side to a block is it slows line speed down, but if your in a bind, it doesn't matter how long it takes to get out, as long as you get out.

Yea it does not double the line pull but it does take some load off when pulling a lot or the load is heavy.

Warn sells a winch assy kit that has that, two tree straps and couplers for about 89.99 in a carry bag.

ive got a look alike from harbor freight $2.99 ill let ya know how it works when i use my winch again...also ill take a picture later

Thanks guys I appreciate the input!

The block is a great tool when needing extra power to pull.General rule of thumb for every wheel you have stuck add 25% more weight to machine ,when you get down to frame the charts go hay wire .try never to tie the rear of your quad down because you can pull it a part at welds or worse.Remenber if you use cable it can cut or kill you if it breaks under a hard pull.Some times its better to use two or three machines pulling than get some one hurt.Gary